Edsby
Edsby: A strong fit for schools centered on learning, assessment and communication. Ranked #15 of 50 in School Management Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for schools prioritizing learning and assessment tools.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSchools prioritizing learning and assessment tools
- Free planNo
- Paid from$5/user/yr
- Founded2010 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Course content, tests, gradebooks and standards-based assessment in one platform
- Two-way SIS, HR and structured-data integrations with API access
- Web, iOS and Android access with broad SSO and collaboration support
Where it doesn't
- Annual pricing varies by student count and integration charges apply
- No self-service trial for prospective customers
- The described scope emphasizes learning over billing or admissions workflows
Our verdict on Edsby
Edsby is a cloud-based K-12 learning and school-management platform for school districts, governments and independent schools. It brings together course content, assignments, online testing, gradebooks, standards-based assessment, reporting, attendance, timetables, messaging, parent engagement and learning portfolios. Schools can provide access through the web and official iOS and Android apps, while deployments are managed through education organizations rather than individual self-service accounts.
According to the published plan, Edsby digital learning platform pricing starts at $5 per student per year with annual billing. The rate varies with the number of students, and initial integration charges apply; additional annual feature charges may also apply. The platform connects with Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, SCORM, IMS Common Cartridge and LTI. Its two-way integration support covers SIS, HR, CSV and other structured data systems, while SSO options include LDAP, Active Directory, Kerberos, OAuth, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
Assessment is a central strength. Teachers can build reusable lessons and homework, deliver tests with multiple question types and automatic grading, and manage formative and summative work through rubrics, weighting and standards-based reports. Attendance, calendars, messaging and student evidence capture extend the platform beyond course delivery. Schools should consider Edsby when learning, assessment, communication and interoperability are the main priorities. Organizations whose primary requirements are billing or admissions workflows should compare products with a broader emphasis in those areas.
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Edsby fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $5/user/yr |
| Student limit | Not verified |
| Attendance tracking | Not verified |
| Gradebook | Not verified |
| Parent portal | Not verified |
| Fee management | Not verified |
| Admissions and enrollment | Not verified |
| Transport management | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001 |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, LDAP, Active Directory … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | edsby.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Edsby integrations
Edsby lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- Google Workspace for Education
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- LDAP
- Active Directory
- SIS/SMS systems
- HR databases
- Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDrive
- SCORM
- IMS Common Cartridge
- LTI
Alternatives to Edsby
- Blackbaud Student Information SystemA broad SIS for private K–12 schools, especially those in the Blackbaud ecosystem.9.2
- iSAMSA broad school information system with APIs, portals, billing and learning integrations.8.8
- Infinite CampusA mature SIS covering core records, enrollment, attendance, grading, portals, and administration.8.7
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