Gibbon vs Classter

Gibbon9.0Visit Classter8.5Visit

Higher score Gibbon #3 in Student Information Systems 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Gibbon

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Classter #7 in Student Information Systems 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Classter

• Gibbon fits best

  Schools wanting free self-hosted administration

• Classter fits best

  Schools managing the full student lifecycle

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Side by side

Feature	Gibbon 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Classter 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Student Information Systems	#7 in Student Information Systems
Best for	Schools wanting free self-hosted administration	Schools managing the full student lifecycle
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	3 integrations	40+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gibbon 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	Free and open source with self-hosted deployment control Covers records, attendance, markbook, admissions, fees, and portals Extensible modules with configurable roles and permissions	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	Schools manage their own server or cloud infrastructure No SaaS subscription option for managed hosting Transport management is outside the core roadmap	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	Gibbon is a free, open-source, web-based student information and school management platform for schools and colleges. It brings student profiles, centralized information, lesson planning, homework, curriculum management, attendance,… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Gibbon — where it wins

  • Free and open source with self-hosted deployment control
  • Covers records, attendance, markbook, admissions, fees, and portals
  • Extensible modules with configurable roles and permissions

  Where it doesn't

  • Schools manage their own server or cloud infrastructure
  • No SaaS subscription option for managed hosting
  • Transport management is outside the core roadmap

• 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

• Gibbon9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free, self-hosted SIS covering core administration, academics, finance, and portals.

  Visit GibbonFull 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 →