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Head-to-head · School Management Software

Skyward Qmlativ vs Klasstra

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Skyward Qmlativ #4 in School Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Skyward
Klasstra #19 in School Management Software 7.0/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Klasstra

Skyward Qmlativ leads on 0 checks, Klasstra on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSkyward Qmlativ · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly Klasstra

Skyward Qmlativ scores higher on our rubric for school management software: 8.6 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #19.

Skyward Qmlativ is the better fit for districts prioritizing mature SIS and reporting. Klasstra is the better fit for multi-campus schools needing end-to-end operations.

  • Skyward Qmlativ fits best

    Districts prioritizing mature SIS and reporting

  • Klasstra fits best

    Multi-campus schools needing end-to-end operations

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Side by side

Feature Skyward Qmlativ 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Klasstra 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.0
Ranking #4 in School Management Software #19 in School Management Software
Best for Districts prioritizing mature SIS and reporting Multi-campus schools needing end-to-end operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request ₹9,999/yr
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 21 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance HIPAA, PCI DSS SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Skyward Qmlativ 6/6 · Klasstra 6/6
Attendance tracking ✓ ✓
Gradebook ✓ ✓
Parent portal ✓ ✓
Fee management ✓ ✓
Admissions and enrollment ✓ ✓
Transport management ✓ ✓
Specs
Student limit Not checked yet 300 students
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 academics, fees, staff, transport, admissions, and reporting
  • Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android, API, and mobile apps
  • Professional adds transport GPS, REST API, SSO, library, and hostel tools
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
  • No free plan; annual pricing starts at ₹9,999
  • Starter is limited to 300 students
  • Unlimited campuses and students require the Enterprise plan
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…

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Klasstra is a cloud-based school and college management ERP for K-12 schools, colleges, universities, vocational centers, and educational groups. It brings together student profiles, admissions, attendance, grading, examinations, fees,…

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  1. Skyward QmlativSchool Management Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. KlasstraSchool Management Software 7.021-day trial

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
  • Klasstra — where it wins

    • Covers academics, fees, staff, transport, admissions, and reporting
    • Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android, API, and mobile apps
    • Professional adds transport GPS, REST API, SSO, library, and hostel tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; annual pricing starts at ₹9,999
    • Starter is limited to 300 students
    • Unlimited campuses and students require the Enterprise plan
  • Skyward Qmlativ8.6/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit SkywardFull verdict →
  • Klasstra7.0/10 · 21-day trial

    A broad school ERP for multi-campus operations, with annual plans and no free tier.

    Visit KlasstraFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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