# EduGradUP vs School ERP India

> EduGradUP vs School ERP India 2026: SchoolERPIndia is cheaper up to 300 students; EduGradUP's flat bands are cheaper above. Prices and features compared.

Source: https://edugradup.com/compare/edugradup-vs-school-erp-india/

## Short answer

For schools up to 300 students, School ERP India is cheaper — its plans run ₹5,000 to ₹12,500 a year against EduGradUP's ₹9,000–₹14,000 — and every plan lists 50+ modules, biometric/RFID and AI face-recognition attendance. Above 300 students it switches to ₹50 per student per year, so a 400-student school pays ₹20,000 and an 800-student school ₹40,000, against EduGradUP's flat ₹17,000 and ₹23,000. EduGradUP adds a six-language staff app, automatic WhatsApp fee reminders, a UDISE+/APAAR export and a multi-branch dashboard.

## Intro

School ERP India (schoolerpindia.com) sells ₹5,000–₹12,500 plans for schools up to 300 students and charges ₹50 per student per year above that. EduGradUP charges one flat price per school from ₹9,000 to ₹23,000.

## Annual price by school size (INR, excl. GST, verified 2026-09-27)

| School size | EduGradUP | School ERP India | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000–₹12,500 | Depends on plan |
| 400 | ₹17,000 | ₹20,000 | EduGradUP saves ₹3,000 |
| 800 | ₹23,000 | ₹40,000 | EduGradUP saves ₹17,000 |
| 1,500 | ₹23,000 | ₹75,000 | EduGradUP saves ₹52,000 |

## EduGradUP strengths

- One flat price per school — ₹9,000 to ₹23,000 a year by size band, never per student
- All 59 modules & features (29 modules + 30 built-in features) in every plan — no feature gating
- Staff app in 6 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu
- BSEB, UP Board and RBSE marksheet presets in Hindi and English, with First, Second and Third Division
- Automatic WhatsApp fee reminders 7, 3 and 1 day before the due date, plus an overdue follow-up ladder
- One-click UDISE+ / APAAR-ready student sheet for every board
- Works with biometric devices schools already own — ZKTeco, eSSL, Mantra, Realtime, Matrix COSEC
- Native apps for Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows, plus the web — for admin, teachers and parents
- Payroll, payslips, leave and staff attendance built in
- Multi-branch group dashboard for trusts — each school billed at its own size band
- Connect Claude (or any MCP client) to your school's data with a read-only token from Settings
- UPI AutoPay on NTT Data (NDPS) — parents approve once, each month's actual fee is auto-debited, and the school chooses AutoPay or normal payment per school, class or student (rolling out)
- 15-day free trial with no credit card, plus a 15-day money-back guarantee

## School ERP India strengths

- ₹5,000–₹12,500 a year for schools up to 300 students
- Biometric, RFID and AI face-recognition attendance listed on every plan
- 50+ modules with custom marksheets, certificates, TC and ID cards

## Comparison

- **Pricing model** — EduGradUP: Flat per school by size band — never per student; School ERP India: ₹5,000–₹12,500/yr up to 300 students; ₹50 per student per year above 300 (min ₹15,000)
- **Price for a 400-student school** — EduGradUP: ₹17,000/yr; School ERP India: ₹20,000
- **Price for a 1,500-student school** — EduGradUP: ₹23,000/yr; School ERP India: ₹75,000
- **Free trial** — EduGradUP: 15 days + 15-day money-back; School ERP India: Not published
- **WhatsApp** — EduGradUP: Automatic fee reminders built in; message credits ₹1,000 per 4,000; School ERP India: WhatsApp/SMS integration listed
- **Modules in every plan** — EduGradUP: All 59 modules & features (29 modules + 30 built-in features) in every plan — no feature gating; School ERP India: 50+ modules listed
- **Staff app languages** — EduGradUP: Staff app in 6 languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu; School ERP India: Not published
- **State-board marksheets (BSEB / UP / RBSE)** — EduGradUP: BSEB, UP Board and RBSE marksheet presets in Hindi and English, with First, Second and Third Division; School ERP India: Not published
- **UDISE+ / APAAR export** — EduGradUP: One-click UDISE+ / APAAR-ready student sheet for every board; School ERP India: Not published
- **Biometric device integration** — EduGradUP: Works with biometric devices schools already own — ZKTeco, eSSL, Mantra, Realtime, Matrix COSEC; School ERP India: Biometric / RFID / AI face recognition listed
- **QR attendance** — EduGradUP: QR-code attendance for students and staff; School ERP India: Not published
- **Payroll & HR** — EduGradUP: Payroll, payslips, leave and staff attendance built in; School ERP India: Not published
- **Multi-branch group dashboard** — EduGradUP: Multi-branch group dashboard for trusts — each school billed at its own size band; School ERP India: Not published
- **AI assistant (Claude / MCP)** — EduGradUP: Connect Claude (or any MCP client) to your school's data with a read-only token from Settings; School ERP India: Not published
- **UPI AutoPay (recurring fees)** — EduGradUP: UPI AutoPay on NTT Data (NDPS) — parents approve once, each month's actual fee is auto-debited, and the school chooses AutoPay or normal payment per school, class or student (rolling out); School ERP India: Not published
- **Per-school data isolation** — EduGradUP: Each school's data in its own isolated database schema; School ERP India: Not published
- **Face-recognition attendance** — EduGradUP: Included in every plan; School ERP India: Listed on every plan

## Verdict

School ERP India is the better buy for small schools and for face-recognition attendance. Past 300 students its per-student rate overtakes EduGradUP's flat bands, and the gap widens with every admission.

## FAQs

**Q: Is School ERP India cheaper than EduGradUP?**

Up to 300 students, yes (₹5,000–₹12,500 vs ₹9,000–₹14,000). Above 300 students School ERP India charges ₹50 per student per year, which is ₹20,000 at 400 students and ₹40,000 at 800, against EduGradUP's flat ₹17,000 and ₹23,000 (all excl. GST).

**Q: Does EduGradUP have face-recognition attendance?**

No. EduGradUP supports biometric devices schools already own (ZKTeco, eSSL, Mantra, Realtime, Matrix COSEC), QR-code attendance and mobile marking. School ERP India lists AI face recognition.

**Q: How much does EduGradUP cost?**

EduGradUP charges one flat price per school per year, excluding GST: ₹9,000 up to 150 students, ₹14,000 up to 350, ₹17,000 up to 700 and ₹23,000 up to 1,500, with all 59 modules & features (29 modules + 30 built-in features) and the parent, teacher and admin apps in every plan.

**Q: Does EduGradUP support Hindi?**

Yes. EduGradUP's staff app runs in English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu, and WhatsApp fee reminders go to parents automatically 7, 3 and 1 day before each due date.

**Q: Which is better for an 800-student school?**

On price, EduGradUP: ₹23,000 a year flat against ₹40,000 at School ERP India's ₹50-per-student rate (excl. GST). Compare features you need, such as face recognition, before deciding.

**Q: Can I switch from School ERP India to EduGradUP?**

Yes. Data migration from Excel or your current ERP is included with onboarding, setup usually completes within a day, and the 15-day free trial needs no credit card.

## Apps and store ratings

- Platforms — EduGradUP: Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Web; School ERP India: Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published
- App-store rating — EduGradUP: 4.9★ on Google Play · 5.0★ on the App Store; School ERP India: 3.9★ on Google Play — verified 2026-09-28

## Source

School ERP India pricing: https://schoolerpindia.com/pricing.php