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Jisc Attendance Monitoring vs SwipeK12
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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Jisc Attendance Monitoring combines attendance capture with reporting and institution-level system connections. Institutions need to register interest to ask about pricing.
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SwipeK12 combines attendance workflows with hall pass and visitor tools, plus family notifications. Schools should request pricing and consider how its SIS syncing and entry setup fit their needs.
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| Jisc Attendance Monitoring | SwipeK12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jisc.ac.uk | swiperefresh.com |
| On student attendance software | #16 of 27 | #21 of 27 |
Jisc Attendance Monitoring: what it does well
- Synchronises with institutional timetabling systems.
- Records late arrivals, early departures and notified absences.
- Offers UKVI check-in, alerts and exportable summaries.
- Provides automated daily attendance reports.
- Available on Android, iOS and web.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Learning analytics connection requires help from Jisc’s team.
SwipeK12: what it does well
- Check-in supports badges, barcodes, or phones
- Classroom module pre-fills attendance for teacher review
- Configurable nightly and real-time SIS synchronization
- Includes student digital ID and parent apps
- Tracks absences, tardies, and automated alerts
What to know first
- Software pricing is not displayed
- Schools must request pricing
- Entry scanning capacity is stated for a cart setup
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