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Head-to-head · Student Information Systems

Gibbon vs Rediker AdminPlus

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Gibbon #3 in Student Information Systems 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Gibbon
Rediker AdminPlus #8 in Student Information Systems 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Rediker

Gibbon leads on 0 checks, Rediker AdminPlus on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreGibbon · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Gibbon

Gibbon scores higher on our rubric for student information systems: 9.0 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Gibbon is the better fit for schools wanting free self-hosted administration. Rediker AdminPlus is the better fit for schools wanting mature administration and interoperability.

  • Gibbon fits best

    Schools wanting free self-hosted administration

  • Rediker AdminPlus fits best

    Schools wanting mature administration and interoperability

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Side by side

Feature Gibbon 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Rediker AdminPlus 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.4
Ranking #3 in Student Information Systems #8 in Student Information Systems
Best for Schools wanting free self-hosted administration Schools wanting mature administration and interoperability
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gibbon 1/5 · Rediker AdminPlus 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 records, attendance, scheduling, grades, billing, admissions, and behavior.
  • Supports Google Classroom, Clever, Ed-Fi, OneRoster, SIF, and other education standards.
  • Provides web, iOS, and Android access with parent and student portals.
Cons
  • Schools manage their own server or cloud infrastructure
  • No SaaS subscription option for managed hosting
  • Transport management is outside the core roadmap
  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process.
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of schools seeking one narrow workflow.
  • It is proprietary rather than open source.
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,…

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Rediker AdminPlus is a cloud-based student information system for PK–12 schools, districts, and dioceses. It brings student and staff information management, daily and period attendance, scheduling, course management, grade entry, report…

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  1. GibbonStudent Information Systems 9.0Free plan
  2. Rediker AdminPlusStudent Information Systems 8.4Pricing on request

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

  • Rediker AdminPlus — where it wins

    • Covers records, attendance, scheduling, grades, billing, admissions, and behavior.
    • Supports Google Classroom, Clever, Ed-Fi, OneRoster, SIF, and other education standards.
    • Provides web, iOS, and Android access with parent and student portals.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process.
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of schools seeking one narrow workflow.
    • It is proprietary rather than open source.
  • Gibbon9.0/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit GibbonFull verdict →
  • Rediker AdminPlus8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad PK–12 SIS covering administration, academics, billing, admissions, and portals.

    Visit RedikerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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