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Gibbon vs Wisenet
Both stand on student information systems. 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.
Visit Gibbon Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Wisenet brings learner administration, sales workflows and online learning into one platform, with distinct products for each area. Review the active-learner limits, storage allowances and two-year minimum term against your organisation's needs.
Visit WisenetThe facts
| Gibbon | Wisenet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gibbonedu.org | wisenet.co |
| On student information systems | #1 of 32 | #5 of 32 |
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.
Wisenet: what it does well
- Management covers admissions through certification and attendance.
- Sales+ includes forms, payments and digital signatures.
- eLearning includes assessments and automated grading.
- Marketplace connectors include Canvas, Moodle and Xero.
- Management lists role-based permissions and audit logs.
What to know first
- Paid products require a minimum initial two-year term.
- Management plans list a 10MB attachment limit per file.
- Hosted eLearning plans meter active learners.
- Listed prices are exclusive of VAT.
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