Head-to-head · Student Information Systems
openSIS vs Infinite Campus
openSIS leads on 0 checks, Infinite Campus 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 scoreopenSIS · 9.3/10
- Free planonly openSIS
- Free trialonly openSIS
openSIS scores higher on our rubric for student information systems: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
openSIS is the better fit for budget-conscious schools needing broad SIS coverage. Infinite Campus is the better fit for large districts needing mature SIS operations.
- openSIS fits best
Budget-conscious schools needing broad SIS coverage
- Infinite Campus fits best
Large districts needing mature SIS operations
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Side by side
| Feature | openSIS 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Infinite Campus 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Student Information Systems | #5 in Student Information Systems |
| Best for | Budget-conscious schools needing broad SIS coverage | Large districts needing mature SIS operations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $4/user/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 15 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, 2FA |
| Integrations | 16 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features openSIS 1/5 · Infinite Campus 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 |
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| Our verdict | openSIS is a cloud-based student information system for K-12 schools, colleges, training programs, and virtual education providers. It brings together student records, admissions, scheduling, attendance, grading, billing, communications,… Read the review → |
Infinite Campus is a K–12 student information system for school districts that need a central platform for student records and district-wide administration. Its scope includes attendance, gradebook, conventional or standards-based grading,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
openSIS — where it wins
- Free plan plus a 15-day trial supports budget-conscious evaluation.
- Covers records, attendance, grading, portals, billing, and admissions.
- Connects with LMS, payment, accounting, communication, and SSO tools.
Where it doesn't
- Core Startup is limited to 50 students and 100 parent accounts.
- Advanced integrations, API access, and single sign-on require Advanced.
- Staff-based pricing can cost more on monthly billing than annual billing.
Infinite Campus — where it wins
- Covers district-wide records, attendance, grading, enrollment, and reporting
- Includes portals, fee management, payments, transportation, and registration workflows
- Supports Ed-Fi, SIF, CASE, and OneRoster interoperability
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based rather than published as a standard SIS price
- Some portals, payments, and registration capabilities may require configuration
- Optional products can affect which capabilities a district receives
- openSIS9.3/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
Broad SIS coverage with a free plan and staff-based pricing from $4 monthly.
Visit openSISFull verdict → - Infinite Campus8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad SIS for districts managing records, learning workflows, enrollment, payments, and transport.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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