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Gibbon vs RosarioSIS
Both stand on school management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Gibbon brings school management and learning tools into a shared platform, with a free plan and extensible modules. Schools should be prepared to host it themselves and use a current stable version in production.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
RosarioSIS offers a broad set of school-management modules with both self-hosted and hosted options. Schools should account for update management when self-hosting, or compare hosted plan support and backup retention.
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| Gibbon | RosarioSIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gibbonedu.org | rosariosis.org |
| On school management software | #1 of 49 | #2 of 49 |
Gibbon: what it does well
- Free plan includes attendance and gradebook.
- Configurable access for teachers, students, parents, and administrators.
- Planner supports lesson planning and curriculum mapping.
- Modules include BigBlueButton and Moodle integration.
What to know first
- Schools manage their own hosting.
- Transport management is not included.
- Older versions are not directly supported.
- v30 requires PHP 8.0 and MySQL 8.0 minimum.
RosarioSIS: what it does well
- Includes student, grade, attendance and billing modules.
- Student and parent portals are available.
- Moodle integration synchronizes courses and other records.
- Responsive design supports tablets and smartphones.
- Self-hosted software is free.
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires PHP and a SQL database.
- Self-hosted schools must manage updates.
- PRIMARY and PREMIUM cost €24 and €36 per month.
- Hosted backup retention is 7 days on PRIMARY.
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