Skyward Qmlativ vs Fedena

Skyward Qmlativ8.6Visit FFedena6.8Visit

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

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F Fedena #21 in School Management Software 6.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Fedena

• Skyward Qmlativ fits best

  Districts prioritizing mature SIS and reporting

• Fedena fits best

  Schools needing broad administration with transport

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Side by side

Feature	Skyward Qmlativ 8.6/10 Visit ↗	FFedena 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	6.8
Ranking	#4 in School Management Software	#21 in School Management Software
Best for	Districts prioritizing mature SIS and reporting	Schools needing broad administration with transport
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$999/yr
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Skyward Qmlativ 6/6 · Fedena 6/6
Attendance tracking	✓	✓
Gradebook	✓	✓
Parent portal	✓	✓
Fee management	✓	✓
Admissions and enrollment	✓	✓
Transport management	✓	✓
Specs
Student limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Covers admissions, attendance, academics, fees, portals, and transport Supports web, iOS, and Android access for school communities Offers unlimited users, integrations, and an open-source foundation
Cons	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	Paid plans begin at $999 per year with annual billing Plan tiers progressively separate premium and ultimate modules Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrowly focused schools
Our verdict	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 →	Fedena is a web-based school ERP for schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. It brings together student information, admissions and enrollment, attendance, examinations, gradebooks, fees, parent communication,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Fedena — where it wins

  • Covers admissions, attendance, academics, fees, portals, and transport
  • Supports web, iOS, and Android access for school communities
  • Offers unlimited users, integrations, and an open-source foundation

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans begin at $999 per year with annual billing
  • Plan tiers progressively separate premium and ultimate modules
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrowly focused schools

• Skyward Qmlativ8.6/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit SkywardFull verdict →
• FFedena6.8/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad school ERP with transport, portals, mobile apps, and a free plan.

  Visit FedenaFull verdict →