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Head-to-head · Student Information Systems

Fedena vs Classter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Fedena #2 in Student Information Systems 9.1/10 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Fedena
Classter #7 in Student Information Systems 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Classter

Fedena leads on 1 check, Classter on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFedena · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Fedena
  • Free trialonly Fedena

Fedena scores higher on our rubric for student information systems: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Fedena offers free plan; Classter doesn't.

Fedena is the better fit for schools wanting affordable, open-source SIS coverage. Classter is the better fit for schools managing the full student lifecycle.

  • Fedena fits best

    Schools wanting affordable, open-source SIS coverage

  • Classter fits best

    Schools managing the full student lifecycle

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Side by side

Feature Fedena 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Classter 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Student Information Systems #7 in Student Information Systems
Best for Schools wanting affordable, open-source SIS coverage Schools managing the full student lifecycle
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $999/yr Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 10 integrations 40+ integrations
Features Fedena 1/5 · Classter 1/5
Enrollment workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Transcript management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Student portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Hosting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers admissions, attendance, gradebooks, fees, transport, and portals
  • Open-source deployment with web, iOS, and Android access
  • Unlimited users across published paid plans
  • Covers admissions, enrollment, attendance, grading, billing, and alumni workflows
  • Separate portals support parents, students, educators, applicants, and alumni
  • Open API plus integrations with Microsoft 365, Moodle, Teams, Zoom, and HubSpot
Cons
  • Advanced capabilities are split across multiple paid tiers
  • Enterprise plan features are listed without a displayed price
  • Broad module coverage may exceed the needs of smaller schools
  • Custom pricing requires a sales conversation
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, single-purpose programs
  • Transport management is included, but adds operational scope to implementation
Our verdict

Fedena is a web-based school ERP for schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. It brings together student information management, admissions and enrollment, attendance, examinations, gradebooks, fees, parent and student…

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Classter is a cloud-based student and learning management platform for K12 schools, higher-education institutions, academies, training centers, and school districts. It brings student information management, admissions, enrollment,…

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  1. FedenaStudent Information Systems 9.114-day trial
  2. ClassterStudent Information Systems 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fedena — where it wins

    • Covers admissions, attendance, gradebooks, fees, transport, and portals
    • Open-source deployment with web, iOS, and Android access
    • Unlimited users across published paid plans

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced capabilities are split across multiple paid tiers
    • Enterprise plan features are listed without a displayed price
    • Broad module coverage may exceed the needs of smaller schools
  • Classter — where it wins

    • Covers admissions, enrollment, attendance, grading, billing, and alumni workflows
    • Separate portals support parents, students, educators, applicants, and alumni
    • Open API plus integrations with Microsoft 365, Moodle, Teams, Zoom, and HubSpot

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom pricing requires a sales conversation
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, single-purpose programs
    • Transport management is included, but adds operational scope to implementation
  • Fedena9.1/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad, open-source SIS with free access and paid annual plans from $999.

    Visit FedenaFull verdict →
  • Classter8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad student lifecycle system for schools that need SIS, learning, billing, and operations together.

    Visit ClassterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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