Head-to-head · K-12 Student Information Software
Infinite Campus vs Arbor School MIS
Infinite Campus leads on 0 checks, Arbor School MIS 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 scoreInfinite Campus · 8.8/10
Infinite Campus scores higher on our rubric for k-12 student information software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Infinite Campus is the better fit for districts needing broad SIS and operations coverage. Arbor School MIS is the better fit for schools seeking admissions, family apps, and support.
- Infinite Campus fits best
Districts needing broad SIS and operations coverage
- Arbor School MIS fits best
Schools seeking admissions, family apps, and support
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Side by side
| Feature | Infinite Campus 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Arbor School MIS 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in K-12 Student Information Software | #7 in K-12 Student Information Software |
| Best for | Districts needing broad SIS and operations coverage | Schools seeking admissions, family apps, and support |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, 2FA | ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Infinite Campus 2/6 · Arbor School MIS 2/6 | ||
| Attendance tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gradebook and transcripts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Course scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Parent/guardian portal | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Online enrollment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| State reporting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Districts looking to coordinate student information and administrative workflows can consider Infinite Campus, a cloud-hosted K–12 student information system with web, iOS, and Android access. It brings student records together with… Read the review → |
Arbor School MIS is a cloud-based management information system for primary, secondary, special, alternative provision and pupil referral schools. It combines attendance registers, behaviour and progress tracking, assessment management,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Infinite Campus — where it wins
- Combines records, attendance, grading, enrollment, fees, and transportation
- Parent and student portals provide access to grades, assignments, and schedules
- Supports interoperability through Ed-Fi, SIF, CASE, and OneRoster
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based rather than shown in a public standard price list
- Some portals, payments, and registration capabilities depend on configuration or add-ons
- Broad district coverage may exceed the needs of schools seeking a narrower SIS
Arbor School MIS — where it wins
- Covers attendance, assessment, behaviour, progress and statutory reporting
- Parent Portal, mobile app, payments and admissions support family services
- Named integrations, third-party API access and web, iOS and Android support
Where it doesn't
- Annual pricing uses school and per-pupil fees supplied during contracting
- Parent portals, payments and classroom tools require higher-tier packages
- Cloud and mobile deployment excludes schools requiring on-premises hosting
- Infinite Campus8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A district-wide SIS spanning student records, instruction, family portals, and operations.
Try Infinite CampusFull verdict → - Arbor School MIS8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad cloud MIS for schools needing admissions, family engagement and integrations.
Visit ArborFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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