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Head-to-head · Higher Education Student Information Software

OpenEduCat vs Full Fabric

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score OpenEduCat #4 in Higher Education Student Information Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 6 features Visit OpenEduCat
Full Fabric #5 in Higher Education Student Information Software 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Full Fabric

OpenEduCat leads on 0 checks, Full Fabric on 0, and 3 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

  • Highest scoreOpenEduCat · 8.2/10
  • Free planonly OpenEduCat
  • Free trialonly OpenEduCat
  • Most featuresOpenEduCat · 2 of 6

OpenEduCat scores higher on our rubric for higher education student information software: 8.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

OpenEduCat is the better fit for institutions preferring open-source, flexible deployment. Full Fabric is the better fit for institutions prioritizing admissions with SIS modules.

  • OpenEduCat fits best

    Institutions preferring open-source, flexible deployment

  • Full Fabric fits best

    Institutions prioritizing admissions with SIS modules

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Side by side

Feature OpenEduCat 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Full Fabric 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 8.1
Ranking #4 in Higher Education Student Information Software #5 in Higher Education Student Information Software
Best for Institutions preferring open-source, flexible deployment Institutions prioritizing admissions with SIS modules
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $489/yr €12,000/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 15 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR GDPR
Integrations 13 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenEduCat 2/6 · Full Fabric 0/6
Admissions module Not checked yet Not checked yet
Degree audit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Financial aid module Not checked yet Not checked yet
Housing module Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free LGPL-3 Community Edition supports self-hosting with no per-user license.
  • Combines student records, admissions, fees, and academic modules.
  • Supports SSO, REST API, OneRoster, Ed-Fi, and mobile apps.
  • Combines application processing, evaluations, offers, and enrolment workflows
  • Includes portals, event management, and email and SMS communications
  • Connects with education, payment, CRM, and document-signing services
Cons
  • Paid deployments require a $489 annual core license before modules.
  • Modules and cloud user packs add separate annual charges.
  • Its broad education ERP scope may exceed a student-records-only need.
  • The €12,000 annual platform fee excludes usage-priced modules
  • Student records, academics, grades, and transcripts require the SIS module
  • A separate one-off implementation fee adds to the cost
Our verdict

OpenEduCat brings student information and learning management together for schools, colleges, universities, vocational institutes, and education groups. Its scope spans student, faculty, enrollment, and grade records alongside admissions,…

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Full Fabric brings recruitment, application processing, admissions, payments, events, communications, and student records into one higher education platform. It is aimed at universities, business schools, and multi-programme institutions…

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  1. OpenEduCatHigher Education Student Information Software 8.2Free plan · 15-day trial
  2. Full FabricHigher Education Student Information Software 8.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenEduCat — where it wins

    • Free LGPL-3 Community Edition supports self-hosting with no per-user license.
    • Combines student records, admissions, fees, and academic modules.
    • Supports SSO, REST API, OneRoster, Ed-Fi, and mobile apps.

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid deployments require a $489 annual core license before modules.
    • Modules and cloud user packs add separate annual charges.
    • Its broad education ERP scope may exceed a student-records-only need.

  • Full Fabric — where it wins

    • Combines application processing, evaluations, offers, and enrolment workflows
    • Includes portals, event management, and email and SMS communications
    • Connects with education, payment, CRM, and document-signing services

    Where it doesn't

    • The €12,000 annual platform fee excludes usage-priced modules
    • Student records, academics, grades, and transcripts require the SIS module
    • A separate one-off implementation fee adds to the cost

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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