Head-to-head · Exam Scheduling Software
UniTime vs CampusWorkflow
UniTime leads on 0 checks, CampusWorkflow 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 scoreUniTime · 9.1/10
- Free planonly UniTime
- Most featuresCampusWorkflow · 2 of 5
UniTime scores higher on our rubric for exam scheduling software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
UniTime is the better fit for budget-conscious institutions wanting open-source scheduling. CampusWorkflow is the better fit for institutions needing integrated academic and exam scheduling.
- UniTime fits best
Budget-conscious institutions wanting open-source scheduling
- CampusWorkflow fits best
Institutions needing integrated academic and exam scheduling
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Side by side
| Feature | UniTime 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | CampusWorkflow 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Exam Scheduling Software | #6 in Exam Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious institutions wanting open-source scheduling | Institutions needing integrated academic and exam scheduling |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features UniTime 1/5 · CampusWorkflow 2/5 | ||
| Automatic timetabling | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Room constraints | ✓ | ✓ |
| Student conflict rules | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Invigilator constraints | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Course constraints | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Cloud |
| Maximum exams | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | UniTime is an open-source academic scheduling system for universities and other educational institutions. It is designed for university and departmental schedule managers who need to coordinate courses, examinations, student sectioning,… Read the review → |
CampusWorkflow is a web-based academic operations platform for universities that need course scheduling, exam timetabling, room management, and related academic workflows in one system. It is aimed at registrars, faculty coordinators,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
UniTime — where it wins
- Solver-generated course and examination timetables
- Room, instructor, student, and availability constraints
- SIS, LDAP, CAS, OAuth2, and database integrations
Where it doesn't
- Requires self-hosting and supporting infrastructure
- Broader academic scheduling scope than exam-only tools
- Deployment requires Java, Tomcat, and a database
CampusWorkflow — where it wins
- Constraint-aware course and exam scheduling with conflict resolution
- Proctor, room, capacity, availability, and maintenance constraints
- REST, GraphQL, webhooks, SCIM, SIS, LMS, and calendar integrations
Where it doesn't
- Its broad academic suite may exceed the needs of exam-only teams
- Cloud deployment may not suit institutions requiring on-premise software
- Exam scheduling sits within a wider platform rather than a narrow specialist tool
- UniTime9.1/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source scheduler for universities managing courses, exams, rooms, and conflicts.
Visit UniTimeFull verdict → - CampusWorkflow8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A broad university scheduling platform with strong exam, room, proctor, and integration support.
Visit CampusWorkflowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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