# School ERP software price in India (2026)

> School ERP price in India 2026: what 18 vendors charge at 150, 400, 800 and 1,500 students — flat vs per-student, hidden costs, free options and a calculator. Sourced and dated.

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

## Short answer

School ERP software in India costs from free to over Rs 1 lakh a year. For a 400-student school in the budget band, published prices run from about Rs 7,000 (Apna School) to Rs 48,000 (EduOpus); Fedena and Entab are quote-based. Per-student plans look cheapest for small schools but grow with every admission; flat per-school plans (Apna School, Vedmarg, EduGradUP at Rs 9,000-23,000) don't. Prices exclude 18% GST.

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

| Vendor | Pricing model | 150 students | 400 students | 800 students | 1,500 students | Trial | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apna School | Flat tiers | ₹4,999 | ₹6,999 | ₹8,999 | ₹11,999 | 30 days + 30-day money-back | https://apnaschool.site/ |
| eSkooly | Flat | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | Free plan | https://eskooly.com/pricing.php |
| mPencil | Per student | ₹3,150 | ₹8,400 | ₹16,800 | ₹31,500 | Free plan (up to 100 students) | https://www.mpencil.in/school-erp-india |
| Alpha Campus | Per student | ₹5,400–₹10,800 | ₹14,400–₹28,800 | ₹28,800–₹57,600 | ₹54,000–₹1,08,000 | Not published | https://alphacampus.in/pricing.html |
| EduGradUP | Flat per school | ₹9,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 | 15 days + 15-day money-back | https://edugradup.com/pricing |
| School Thinker | Per student | from ₹7,200 | from ₹19,200 | from ₹38,400 | from ₹72,000 | 3 months free | https://www.schoolthinker.com/pricing |
| Vedmarg | Flat | ₹19,999 | ₹19,999 | ₹19,999 | ₹19,999 | Free demo | https://vedmarg.com/pricing/ |
| School ERP India | Flat ≤300, then per student | ₹5,000–₹12,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹40,000 | ₹75,000 | Not published | https://schoolerpindia.com/pricing.php |
| Chanakya ERP | Flat (from) | from ₹21,000 | from ₹21,000 | from ₹21,000 | from ₹21,000 | Free demo | https://chanakyaerp.com/price.html |
| MySmartSchool | Per student | ₹9,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹90,000 | 7 days | https://mysmartschool.co.in/best-school-management-software-pricing/ |
| AI EDU ERP | Per student | ₹10,458–₹17,658 | ₹27,888–₹47,088 | ₹55,776–₹94,176 | ₹1,04,580–₹1,76,580 | Free basic plan | https://aieduerp.com/school-erp-software/price-and-plans/ |
| EduOpus (Axoneura) | Per student | ₹18,000 | ₹48,000 | ₹96,000 | ₹1,80,000 | Free demo | https://axoneura.in/ |
| SchoolKnot | Per student | ₹18,000–₹45,000 | ₹48,000–₹1,20,000 | ₹96,000–₹2,40,000 | ₹1,80,000–₹4,50,000 | Not published | https://technologycounter.com/products/schoolknot |
| Campus 365 | Flat tiers | ₹71,988 | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Not published | https://www.campus365.io/plans-and-pricing/ |
| Entab CampusCare | Quote | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Not published | https://www.entab.in/ |
| Fedena | Quote | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Not published | https://fedena.com/ |
| Keep Schoolin | Quote | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Not published | https://www.softwaresuggest.com/keep-schoolin |
| Schoollog | Quote | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Quote / not published | Free demo | https://www.techjockey.com/detail/schoollog |

## Where flat pricing overtakes per-student pricing

- mPencil: EduGradUP is cheaper from about 1,100 students
- Alpha Campus: EduGradUP is cheaper from about 480 students
- AI EDU ERP: EduGradUP is cheaper from about 210 students
- MySmartSchool: EduGradUP is cheaper from about 240 students
- School Thinker: EduGradUP is cheaper from about 300 students
- EduOpus (Axoneura): EduGradUP is cheaper from about 80 students
- SchoolKnot: EduGradUP is cheaper from about 80 students

## App-store ratings and platforms (verified 2026-09-28)

| Vendor | App | Rating | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| EduGradUP | EduGradUP: School ERP | 4.9★ on Google Play · 5.0★ on the App Store | Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Web |
| Entab CampusCare | CampusCare | 4.0★ on Google Play | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| Schoollog | SL – Parents App | 3.9★ on Google Play | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| Vedmarg | Vedmarg – Student, Teacher App | 4.5★ on Google Play | Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store); desktop apps not published |
| SchoolKnot | SchoolKnot Parent App | 4.0★ on Google Play | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| School ERP India | School ERP PARENT APP | 3.9★ on Google Play | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| Fedena | School Management App – Fedena (demo) | 3.6★ on Google Play | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| MySmartSchool | MySmartSchool | 4.3★ on Google Play | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| Apna School | Apna School (Parent) | Listed on Google Play, no ratings yet | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| mPencil | — | No official Google Play app found | No store app found; web access |
| Chanakya ERP | Chanakya ERP | Listed on Google Play, no ratings yet | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| Alpha Campus | — | Per-institute branded apps; no single store listing | Per-school branded mobile apps; desktop apps not published |
| AI EDU ERP | AIEduErp | Listed on Google Play, no ratings yet | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| School Thinker | School Thinker | Listed on Google Play, no ratings yet | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| EduOpus (Axoneura) | EduOpus Staff | Listed on Google Play, no ratings yet | Android (Google Play); desktop apps not published |
| Keep Schoolin | — | No official Google Play app found | No store app found; web access |
| eSkooly | — | No official Google Play app found | No store app found; web access |
| Campus 365 | — | No official Google Play app found | No store app found; web access |

## First-year cost checklist

- 18% GST
- One-time setup / onboarding fee
- Data migration
- SMS and WhatsApp message credits
- Payment-gateway charges
- Biometric / RFID hardware
- Training
- Per-module add-ons
- Student-count overage
- Year-two renewal price

## FAQs

**Q: How much does school ERP software cost in India?**

From free to over ₹1 lakh a year. Budget vendors charge roughly ₹5,000–₹25,000 a year for a small or mid-size school, per-student vendors charge about ₹20–₹300 per student per year, and premium vendors such as Fedena and Entab are quote-based (commonly ₹35,000–₹40,000+). Prices exclude 18% GST.

**Q: Which is the cheapest school ERP software in India?**

By sticker price: Apna School (flat from ₹4,999/year for up to 200 students), mPencil (free up to 100 students, then ₹21 per student per year) and eSkooly's free basic plan. EduGradUP is not the cheapest; it charges one flat price from ₹9,000 to ₹23,000 a year with all 59 modules & features and the parent app in every plan, and it becomes cheaper than most per-student vendors as a school grows.

**Q: How much does a school ERP cost for 500 students?**

At 500 students (excl. GST): Apna School ₹6,999, mPencil ₹10,500, EduGradUP ₹17,000, Vedmarg ₹19,999, School ERP India ₹25,000, MySmartSchool ₹30,000 and EduOpus ₹60,000 a year.

**Q: Is per-student or flat pricing cheaper for a school?**

Per-student pricing is usually cheaper for very small schools and more expensive as enrolment grows, because the bill rises with every admission. Flat per-school pricing stays the same inside a size band, so it wins for mid-size and larger schools. Compare both at your real student count, and at next year's.

**Q: Is GST charged on school ERP software?**

Yes. School ERP is a software service and attracts 18% GST. The prices on this page exclude GST; add 18% to compare the amount you will actually pay.

**Q: Are there free school ERP options in India?**

Yes, with limits: eSkooly and AI EDU ERP have free basic plans, mPencil is free up to 100 students, and School Thinker is offering the 2026-27 session free to its first 500 schools. Free tiers usually trade away the parent app, payment gateway, support or modules, so check what the paid plan costs from year two.

**Q: What hidden costs should I check before buying a school ERP?**

GST, one-time setup or onboarding fees, data migration, SMS and WhatsApp message credits, payment-gateway charges, biometric or RFID hardware, training, per-module add-ons, student-count overage and the renewal price. Ask every vendor for the all-inclusive first-year and second-year cost at your student count.

**Q: Is the parent mobile app included in the price?**

Not always. Alpha Campus's Basic plan has no parent app, and AI EDU ERP includes it only in its top plan. EduGradUP includes the parent, teacher and admin apps in every plan.

**Q: How much does WhatsApp messaging cost with a school ERP?**

It varies. Apna School bundles 1,000–8,000 WhatsApp messages a year depending on plan. EduGradUP builds fee reminders in and sells message credits at ₹1,000 per 4,000 messages (about ₹0.25 each). Most other vendors don't publish their messaging cost.

**Q: Which school ERP includes every module at the lowest price?**

Apna School lists all of its 11 modules on every plan from ₹4,999 a year. EduGradUP includes all 59 modules & features (29 modules + 30 built-in features) — including payroll, library, hostel, transport, inventory, LMS and a UDISE+/APAAR export — on every plan from ₹9,000 a year.

**Q: How were these prices verified?**

Each price comes from the vendor's own pricing page or, where a vendor does not publish one, a named marketplace listing, checked on 2026-09-27. Vendors that publish no price are marked 'Quote / not published'. Spotted an error? Email support@schoolsoftwareindia.com and we will correct it.

**Q: Monthly or yearly billing — which is better?**

Yearly billing is usually cheaper per month; monthly plans (for example Alpha Campus) give flexibility. EduGradUP bills yearly and takes 12% off when two years are paid upfront.

## Corrections

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