Gradelink vs OpenEduCat
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best School Management Software. Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
Gradelink ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #11) for School administrators managing students, attendance, and grades. A simple, easy-to-use SIS with excellent support for small schools.
At a glance
| Gradelink | OpenEduCat | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best School Management Software | #11 / The 11 Best School Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Best for | Small private schools seeking simplicity | Schools needing an open-source ERP |
| Pricing | $$ (Public pricing, starts ~$1,400/yr) | $ (Free, with paid hosting/support options) |
| HQ | Aliso Viejo, USA | Ahmedabad, India |
| Founded | 2001 | 2016 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.