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Ellucian Degree Works vs FlightPath

Both stand on academic advising software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Ellucian Degree Works

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Degree Works brings degree audits, planning, transfer articulation, and reporting into an institutional advising workflow. Institutions should review pricing and the documented supported environment as part of evaluating fit.

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FlightPath

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Choose FlightPath if your institution needs degree planning, audits, advising communication, and early alerts, especially if you can operate the free self-hosted edition. Consider FlightPath Academics if you want cloud hosting, integrations, onboarding, and training; its institution-specific pricing may require a tailored quote.

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The facts

Ellucian Degree WorksFlightPath
Free planNot publishedYes
Open sourceNot publishedYes
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, WebAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published12
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteellucian.comgetflightpath.com
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Ellucian Degree Works: what it does well

  • Students can explore how course or major changes affect timelines.
  • Reports cover missing courses and students off plan.
  • Institutions can create structured academic pathways.
  • Optional Transfer Equivalency evaluates coursework from other institutions.
  • Mobile-friendly SaaS access is described.

What to know first

  • Pricing is on request and commercially confidential.
  • Transfer Equivalency is an optional component.
  • Other hardware environments or substituted software may be unsupported.

FlightPath: what it does well

  • Free community edition under the GNU GPL version 3 or later.
  • Plan courses several semesters ahead and track remaining degree requirements.
  • What-if plans show how coursework applies to other majors.
  • Supports advisor-student email, text messaging, and appointment scheduling.
  • Integrates with SIS, LDAP, single sign-on, and LMS systems.

What to know first

  • The community edition requires a self-hosted web server, MySQL, and PHP.
  • FlightPath Academics pricing is tailored to each institution.
  • Cloud hosting and guided onboarding are offered through FlightPath Academics.

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