iSAMS vs Skyward Qmlativ

iSAMS8.8Visit Skyward Qmlativ8.6Visit

Higher score iSAMS #2 in School Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit iSAMS

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Skyward Qmlativ #4 in School Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Skyward

• iSAMS fits best

  Schools wanting APIs and mainstream learning integrations

• Skyward Qmlativ fits best

  Districts prioritizing mature SIS and reporting

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Side by side

Feature	iSAMS 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Skyward Qmlativ 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#2 in School Management Software	#4 in School Management Software
Best for	Schools wanting APIs and mainstream learning integrations	Districts prioritizing mature SIS and reporting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001	HIPAA, PCI DSS
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features iSAMS 5/6 · Skyward Qmlativ 6/6
Attendance tracking	✓	✓
Gradebook	✓	✓
Parent portal	✓	✓
Fee management	✓	✓
Admissions and enrollment	✓	✓
Transport management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Student limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers records, attendance, gradebooks, admissions, billing and reporting REST and Batch APIs support connections with school systems Integrates with Canvas, Toddle, Schoolbox, Teams and Google Classroom	Covers enrollment, attendance, grading, fees, transportation, and reporting Includes Family Access, Student Access, and mobile access options Connects with Google Classroom, ClassLink, Clever, and payment systems
Cons	Its breadth may be more than a school needs for one narrow workflow Transport management is not part of the documented product scope Core product pricing follows a demo-led sales process	Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process Feature availability can vary by district configuration and contract Its broad administrative scope may exceed smaller schools’ needs
Our verdict	iSAMS is a cloud-based school management information system for independent, international, online and K-12 school groups. It brings together student records, attendance, lesson registration, gradebooks, admissions, fee billing, reporting,… Read the review →	Skyward Qmlativ is a web-based education management system for K–12 school districts. It combines student information and enrollment management with attendance, grading, report cards, transcripts, GPA calculation, family and student… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iSAMS — where it wins

  • Covers records, attendance, gradebooks, admissions, billing and reporting
  • REST and Batch APIs support connections with school systems
  • Integrates with Canvas, Toddle, Schoolbox, Teams and Google Classroom

  Where it doesn't

  • Its breadth may be more than a school needs for one narrow workflow
  • Transport management is not part of the documented product scope
  • Core product pricing follows a demo-led sales process

• Skyward Qmlativ — where it wins

  • Covers enrollment, attendance, grading, fees, transportation, and reporting
  • Includes Family Access, Student Access, and mobile access options
  • Connects with Google Classroom, ClassLink, Clever, and payment systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process
  • Feature availability can vary by district configuration and contract
  • Its broad administrative scope may exceed smaller schools’ needs

• iSAMS8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad school information system with APIs, portals, billing and learning integrations.

  Visit iSAMSFull verdict →
• Skyward Qmlativ8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad K–12 SIS for districts that need enrollment, reporting, portals, and operations.

  Visit SkywardFull verdict →