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GatePass vs UnivTrack
Both stand on student attendance software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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GatePass combines gate scanning, attendance records, parent alerts, and visitor workflows in one school system. Its offline scanning and phone-based setup may help schools with unreliable connectivity or limited hardware.
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UnivTrack combines attendance records, absence-limit monitoring, and flexible term setup in a free PWA. Check that its weekday slot limits fit your schedule, and note that completed terms cannot be edited.
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| GatePass | UnivTrack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Gate: 150,000 UGX, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gatepasshq.com | github.com |
| On student attendance software | #12 of 27 | #8 of 27 |
GatePass: what it does well
- Entry scans record attendance in under two seconds
- Scanning queues notifications during network outages
- Visitor check-in includes QR passes and host alerts
- All plans include API access and audit trails
- Free trial covers one full term
What to know first
- No free plan after the trial
- iOS and Android versions are listed as coming soon
- Paid plans start at 150,000 UGX per term
UnivTrack: what it does well
- Unlimited academic terms with custom dates and lengths
- Live per-course absence counts and limit warnings
- Bulk updates for attendance in earlier weeks
- Offline app shell and installable PWA
- Free forever, with no listed term limit
What to know first
- At most five morning and five afternoon slots per weekday
- Completed terms become read-only
- Self-hosting requires configuring a Firebase project
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