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Head-to-head · Student Management Software

Aeries SIS vs Blackbaud Enrollment Management System

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Aeries SIS #7 in Student Management Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Aeries
Blackbaud Enrollment Management System #8 in Student Management Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Blackbaud

Aeries SIS leads on 0 checks, Blackbaud Enrollment Management System on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAeries SIS · 8.3/10
  • Most featuresAeries SIS · 1 of 5

Aeries SIS scores higher on our rubric for student management software: 8.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Aeries SIS is the better fit for districts needing enrollment, records, and API access. Blackbaud Enrollment Management System is the better fit for schools focused on admissions and reenrollment.

  • Aeries SIS fits best

    Districts needing enrollment, records, and API access

  • Blackbaud Enrollment Management System fits best

    Schools focused on admissions and reenrollment

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Side by side

Feature Aeries SIS 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Blackbaud Enrollment Management System 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 8.2
Ranking #7 in Student Management Software #8 in Student Management Software
Best for Districts needing enrollment, records, and API access Schools focused on admissions and reenrollment
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 4 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Aeries SIS 1/5 · Blackbaud Enrollment Management System 0/5
Student records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Enrollment management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Parent portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers enrollment, attendance, grades, transcripts, and graduation requirements
  • REST API provides access to student, enrollment, attendance, grade, and transcript data
  • Supports cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployment
  • Customizable applications, checklists, reminders, and applicant tracking
  • Supports visit scheduling, admissions events, contracts, and reenrollment
  • Connects with Blackbaud financial aid, tuition, SIS, LMS, and fundraising products
Cons
  • Core SIS pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its district focus may not suit organizations outside K-12 education
  • Support channels listed are email, tickets, and documentation
  • Focused on enrollment workflows rather than broad ongoing student administration
  • Pricing requires a personalized quote from Blackbaud
  • Its listed platform is web only
Our verdict

Aeries SIS brings student information and demographic records together with enrollment, attendance, grades, transcripts, and graduation requirements for K-12 school districts. Teacher gradebook and scheduling tools support academic…

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Admissions teams at private and independent K–12 schools can use Blackbaud Enrollment Management System to manage applications through enrollment and reenrollment. Families have a single login to apply, check application status, submit…

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  1. Aeries SISStudent Management Software 8.3Pricing on request
  2. Blackbaud Enrollment Management SystemStudent Management Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Aeries SIS — where it wins

    • Covers enrollment, attendance, grades, transcripts, and graduation requirements
    • REST API provides access to student, enrollment, attendance, grade, and transcript data
    • Supports cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • Core SIS pricing requires contacting sales
    • Its district focus may not suit organizations outside K-12 education
    • Support channels listed are email, tickets, and documentation

  • Blackbaud Enrollment Management System — where it wins

    • Customizable applications, checklists, reminders, and applicant tracking
    • Supports visit scheduling, admissions events, contracts, and reenrollment
    • Connects with Blackbaud financial aid, tuition, SIS, LMS, and fundraising products

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on enrollment workflows rather than broad ongoing student administration
    • Pricing requires a personalized quote from Blackbaud
    • Its listed platform is web only
  • Aeries SIS8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A district-focused SIS spanning student records, enrollment, academics, portals, and payments.

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  • Blackbaud Enrollment Management System8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused enrollment system for schools managing admissions through reenrollment.

    Visit BlackbaudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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