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Head-to-head · Degree Audit Software

Kuali Advisor vs Risely Agentic Degree Audit

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Kuali Advisor #3 in Degree Audit Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Kuali Advisor
Risely Agentic Degree Audit #5 in Degree Audit Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Risely

Kuali Advisor leads on 0 checks, Risely Agentic Degree Audit on 3, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Most featuresRisely Agentic Degree Audit · 3 of 3

Our editors rank Kuali Advisor at #3 and Risely Agentic Degree Audit at #5 for degree audit software; Kuali Advisor and Risely Agentic Degree Audit have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

Risely Agentic Degree Audit offers transfer credit rules; Kuali Advisor doesn't publish it. Risely Agentic Degree Audit offers what-if scenarios; Kuali Advisor doesn't publish it. Risely Agentic Degree Audit offers api access; Kuali Advisor doesn't publish it.

Kuali Advisor is the better fit for institutions wanting integrated audit and advising. Risely Agentic Degree Audit is the better fit for institutions needing automated, auditable audits.

  • Kuali Advisor fits best

    Institutions wanting integrated audit and advising

  • Risely Agentic Degree Audit fits best

    Institutions needing automated, auditable audits

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Side by side

Feature Kuali Advisor —/10 Visit ↗ Risely Agentic Degree Audit —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — —
Ranking #3 in Degree Audit Software #5 in Degree Audit Software
Best for Institutions wanting integrated audit and advising Institutions needing automated, auditable audits
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs, Tickets Email
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kuali Advisor 0/3 · Risely Agentic Degree Audit 3/3
Transfer credit rules Not published ✓ (best)
What-if scenarios Not published ✓ (best)
API access Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Student records Not published Not published
Program limit Not published Not published
Mobile access Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Real-time audits with semester planning and what-if scenarios
  • Transfer articulation and eligibility-filtered course recommendations
  • Integrations with major SIS and scheduling systems
  • Re-audits when records or catalog rules change
  • Cited requirement mapping and audit diffs
  • Transfer credits, what-if planning, and approval workflows
Cons
  • Pricing requires a conversation with Kuali
  • Browser-based access may not suit institutions seeking native mobile apps
  • Designed for institutional use rather than individual learners
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Connections to institutional systems are read-only
  • Advisor approval remains required for substitutions and exceptions
Our verdict

Kuali Advisor is academic planning and degree audit software for higher education institutions, including community colleges and universities. Advisors and students can see completed, in-progress, planned, and remaining requirements in…

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Risely Agentic Degree Audit is a cloud-based higher-education product for colleges and universities that need current degree-progress information without replacing existing student information systems or degree-audit infrastructure. It…

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  1. Kuali AdvisorDegree Audit Software —Pricing on request
  2. Risely Agentic Degree AuditDegree Audit Software —Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kuali Advisor — where it wins

    • Real-time audits with semester planning and what-if scenarios
    • Transfer articulation and eligibility-filtered course recommendations
    • Integrations with major SIS and scheduling systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a conversation with Kuali
    • Browser-based access may not suit institutions seeking native mobile apps
    • Designed for institutional use rather than individual learners
  • Risely Agentic Degree Audit — where it wins

    • Re-audits when records or catalog rules change
    • Cited requirement mapping and audit diffs
    • Transfer credits, what-if planning, and approval workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Connections to institutional systems are read-only
    • Advisor approval remains required for substitutions and exceptions
  • Kuali Advisor—/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad advising platform connecting degree audits, planning, recommendations, and completion signals.

    Visit Kuali AdvisorFull verdict →
  • Risely Agentic Degree Audit—/10 · Pricing on request

    Automated, auditable degree audits with continuous re-evaluation and advisor-controlled exceptions.

    Visit RiselyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026