Head-to-head · School Scheduling Software
UniTime vs TimetableMaster
UniTime leads on 0 checks, TimetableMaster on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreUniTime · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTimetableMaster · 5 of 5
UniTime scores higher on our rubric for school scheduling software: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
UniTime is the better fit for institutions wanting free, open-source scheduling. TimetableMaster is the better fit for schools needing broad scheduling and mobile access.
- UniTime fits best
Institutions wanting free, open-source scheduling
- TimetableMaster fits best
Schools needing broad scheduling and mobile access
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Side by side
| Feature | UniTime 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | TimetableMaster 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in School Scheduling Software | #3 in School Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Institutions wanting free, open-source scheduling | Schools needing broad scheduling and mobile access |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features UniTime 4/5 · TimetableMaster 5/5 | ||
| Conflict detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teacher constraints | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room constraints | ✓ | ✓ |
| Student group scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-campus support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Timetable automation | Automatic | Automatic |
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| Our verdict | UniTime is an open-source academic scheduling system for universities and other educational institutions. It is designed for schedule managers handling course timetabling, examinations, student sectioning, instructor assignments, rooms,… Read the review → |
TimetableMaster is a cloud-based scheduling platform for schools, colleges, universities, and training centres. It combines timetable generation with conflict detection and resolution, teacher availability and workload management, room… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
UniTime — where it wins
- Automates course and exam timetabling with solver-generated assignments
- Handles student, instructor, room, capacity, feature, and availability constraints
- Supports SIS, LDAP, CAS, OAuth2, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL integrations
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting requires Java, Tomcat, a database, and supporting infrastructure
- Its feature set is oriented toward universities and departmental scheduling teams
- Deployment and ongoing administration require technical resources
TimetableMaster — where it wins
- AI timetable generation handles teacher, room, and workload constraints
- Student schedules, substitutions, leave, and multi-campus support
- Web, desktop, mobile, PDF, Excel, CSV, and SIS integrations
Where it doesn't
- Basic limits automated generation and supports up to 50 faculty members
- Basic includes no support, while advanced features require paid tiers
- Paid subscriptions are non-refundable
- UniTime9.3/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source scheduler covering courses, exams, students, instructors, rooms, and events.
Visit UniTimeFull verdict → - TimetableMaster9.2/10 · Free plan
A broad school scheduler with free access, AI generation, and advanced tiers for larger operations.
Try TimetableMasterFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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