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Head-to-head · Student Information Systems

QuickSchools vs iSAMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score QuickSchools #4 in Student Information Systems 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit QuickSchools
iSAMS #6 in Student Information Systems 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit iSAMS

QuickSchools leads on 0 checks, iSAMS 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 scoreQuickSchools · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly QuickSchools

QuickSchools scores higher on our rubric for student information systems: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

QuickSchools is the better fit for small schools seeking low-cost cloud SIS. iSAMS is the better fit for international schools needing comprehensive administration.

  • QuickSchools fits best

    Small schools seeking low-cost cloud SIS

  • iSAMS fits best

    International schools needing comprehensive administration

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Side by side

Feature QuickSchools 8.8/10 Visit ↗ iSAMS 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #4 in Student Information Systems #6 in Student Information Systems
Best for Small schools seeking low-cost cloud SIS International schools needing comprehensive administration
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.99/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance GDPR, SSO/SAML ISO 27001
Integrations 12 integrations 200+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QuickSchools 1/5 · iSAMS 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
Our review
Pros
  • Starts at $0.99 per student per month with a 30-day trial
  • Covers records, attendance, admissions, fees, gradebooks, and portals
  • Connects with Google, Microsoft, QuickBooks, Zoom, and learning platforms
  • Covers records, attendance, gradebooks, admissions, billing, and exams
  • Web, iOS, Android, REST, and Batch API access
  • Integrates with Canvas, Toddle, Schoolbox, Teams, and Google Classroom
Cons
  • The 30-student minimum charge applies per school
  • Enterprise pricing requires contact for schools above 300 students
  • Advanced scheduling and activities require the Athena plan
  • Core platform pricing requires contact with sales
  • Broad modular coverage may require careful implementation planning
  • It is proprietary rather than open-source
Our verdict

QuickSchools is a cloud-based student information and school management system for administrators, teachers, students, and parents. It brings together student and teacher records, attendance, admissions, fee tracking, gradebooks, report…

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iSAMS is a cloud-based student information system for independent, international, online, and multi-school K-12 organisations. It brings student records, attendance, gradebooks, parent and student portals, admissions, timetabling,…

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  1. QuickSchoolsStudent Information Systems 8.830-day trial
  2. iSAMSStudent Information Systems 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • QuickSchools — where it wins

    • Starts at $0.99 per student per month with a 30-day trial
    • Covers records, attendance, admissions, fees, gradebooks, and portals
    • Connects with Google, Microsoft, QuickBooks, Zoom, and learning platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • The 30-student minimum charge applies per school
    • Enterprise pricing requires contact for schools above 300 students
    • Advanced scheduling and activities require the Athena plan
  • iSAMS — where it wins

    • Covers records, attendance, gradebooks, admissions, billing, and exams
    • Web, iOS, Android, REST, and Batch API access
    • Integrates with Canvas, Toddle, Schoolbox, Teams, and Google Classroom

    Where it doesn't

    • Core platform pricing requires contact with sales
    • Broad modular coverage may require careful implementation planning
    • It is proprietary rather than open-source
  • QuickSchools8.8/10 · 30-day trial

    A low-cost cloud SIS covering core school administration, portals, payments, and scheduling.

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  • iSAMS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad SIS covering academics, administration, finance, admissions, and integrations.

    Visit iSAMSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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