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Head-to-head · K-12 Software

Blackbaud Student Information System vs openSIS

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Blackbaud Student Information System #1 in K-12 Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Blackbaud
openSIS #6 in K-12 Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $4/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features Visit openSIS

Blackbaud Student Information System leads on 0 checks, openSIS on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBlackbaud Student Information System · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly openSIS

Blackbaud Student Information System scores higher on our rubric for k-12 software: 9.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

openSIS offers free plan; Blackbaud Student Information System doesn't publish it.

Blackbaud Student Information System is the better fit for comprehensive, established school networks. openSIS is the better fit for budget-conscious schools needing a broad SIS.

  • Blackbaud Student Information System fits best

    Comprehensive, established school networks

  • openSIS fits best

    Budget-conscious schools needing a broad SIS

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Side by side

Feature Blackbaud Student Information System 9.0/10 Visit ↗ openSIS 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.1
Ranking #1 in K-12 Software #6 in K-12 Software
Best for Comprehensive, established school networks Budget-conscious schools needing a broad SIS
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $4/mo
Free plan Not published ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 8 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Blackbaud Student Information System 3/6 · openSIS 3/6
Student records Not published Not published
Attendance tracking ✓ ✓
Gradebook ✓ ✓
Parent portal ✓ ✓
Online enrollment Not published Not published
Learning management Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Unifies records, LMS, grading, attendance, scheduling, and parent access.
  • Role-based portals serve students, families, faculty, staff, and administrators.
  • APIs, OneRoster, LTI, and Blackbaud integrations support connected systems.
  • Combines records, attendance, grading, scheduling, and portals.
  • Paid tiers add billing, admissions, integrations, and SSO.
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android, with email and phone support.
Cons
  • Customized quote pricing requires a sales conversation.
  • Cloud-only delivery may not fit schools requiring local hosting.
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of a narrow gradebook deployment.
  • Core Startup is limited to 50 students and 100 parent accounts.
  • Advanced integrations and SSO start at the Advanced tier.
  • Pricing is per staff member, which may complicate budgeting at scale.
Our verdict

Blackbaud Student Information System is a cloud-based platform for private K–12 schools, with related capabilities for higher education institutions. It combines a 360-degree student view with learning management, role-based access, parent…

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openSIS brings student information and day-to-day school management into a cloud-based system for K–12 schools, with stated use also spanning colleges, training programs, and virtual education providers. It covers records, admissions,…

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  1. Blackbaud Student Information SystemK-12 Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. openSISK-12 Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $4/mo (annual) · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Blackbaud Student Information System — where it wins

    • Unifies records, LMS, grading, attendance, scheduling, and parent access.
    • Role-based portals serve students, families, faculty, staff, and administrators.
    • APIs, OneRoster, LTI, and Blackbaud integrations support connected systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • Customized quote pricing requires a sales conversation.
    • Cloud-only delivery may not fit schools requiring local hosting.
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of a narrow gradebook deployment.

  • openSIS — where it wins

    • Combines records, attendance, grading, scheduling, and portals.
    • Paid tiers add billing, admissions, integrations, and SSO.
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android, with email and phone support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Core Startup is limited to 50 students and 100 parent accounts.
    • Advanced integrations and SSO start at the Advanced tier.
    • Pricing is per staff member, which may complicate budgeting at scale.
  • Blackbaud Student Information System9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud SIS for private-school networks needing connected academics and administration.

    Visit BlackbaudFull verdict →
  • openSIS7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $4/mo (annual) · 15-day trial

    A broad K–12 SIS with a free plan and paid tiers priced per staff member.

    Visit openSISFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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