--- title: "Best School Accounting Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find the top School Accounting software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/school-accounting-software/" page_type: "category" language: "en" --- # Best School Accounting Software ## Rycor Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (12 reviews) Profile: [Rycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/146903/Acorn/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? User-friendly fee management and online payments software for K-12 school districts. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: CA$1.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Fund Accounting: Available - Accounts Payable: Not available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Available - Payroll Management: Not available - Financial Aid Management: Not available - Purchasing & Receiving: Not available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Not available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews) --- ## Sage Intacct Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (713 reviews) Profile: [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? School fund accounting with departmental budgets, ASC 958, restricted funds, audit-ready controls. AICPA-preferred for K-12 schools. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Flexible cloud-based financial platform - Real-time customizable dashboards Cons: - High and escalating costs - Frequent technical glitches and errors #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Fund Accounting: Available - Accounts Payable: Available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Available - Payroll Management: Available - Financial Aid Management: Available - Purchasing & Receiving: Available - AI Copilot: Available - For Higher Education: Available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Available #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Allie C. Reviewer details: Accounting, 51-200 employees Published: May 5, 2026 > "The console allows us to easily switch between clients and see each of their instances." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (713 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Nicole H. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 201-500 employees Published: May 6, 2026 > "The dashboards and custom reports provide clear, real-time insights, and the automation of processes like journals and approvals saves significant time compared to manual systems." ### Integrations tab Sage Intacct connects with 126+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - Microsoft Excel: 4.8 rating - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.3 rating - Expensify: 4.4 rating - Adobe Commerce: 4.3 rating - authorize.net: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Alina G. Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, 201-500 employees Published: April 29, 2026 > "Being able to use enter company allocations, and the open API allows integrations with ADP and ramp and any other software" --- ## DreamClass Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (75 reviews) Profile: [DreamClass](https://www.capterra.com/p/197828/DreamClass/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Automate school accounting with fee management, invoices processing, and online payments in an all-in-one school management software. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $99.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Payment Processing: 4.5 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.5 rating - Financial Management: 4.4 rating - Electronic Payments: 4.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Third-Party Integrations: 3.0 rating - Financial Analysis: 3.5 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.0 rating - Financial Aid Management: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Melissa W. Reviewer details: Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees Published: March 7, 2024 > "I love the customer service and the easy to use platform and it can be customized for your individual school. When issues have come up, the support team will get on a call with you and show you how to navigate or fix any issue you are having." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (75 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Anwar N. Reviewer details: Primary/Secondary Education, 11-50 employees Published: January 21, 2026 > "The invoice tracking (automatic if we choose card payments) and bulk notification features are game changers for us." ### Integrations tab DreamClass connects with 5+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/197828/DreamClass/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - Venmo: 4.7 rating - Stripe: 4.7 rating - Google Pay: 4.6 rating - Apple Pay: 4.7 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: J S. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: April 15, 2025 > "DreamClass is a cost effective and integrated solution to replace our use of Google Classroom and makes it easy for us to be GDRP compliant." --- Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. ## TUIO Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (200 reviews) Profile: [TUIO](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? #1 School Accounting tool. Simplify school accounting with TUIO. Manage finances, generate reports, and integrate payments seamlessly. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Payment Processing: 4.8 rating - Electronic Payments: 4.8 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.6 rating - Financial Management: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Bank Reconciliation: 3.6 rating - General Ledger: 4.1 rating - Budgeting/Forecasting: 4.5 rating - Accounts Receivable: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Denise R. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: October 6, 2025 > "Even though it is user friendly there is customer support available all the time to walk through and help navigate if there are ever any questions." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (200 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Sarah J. Reviewer details: Child Day Care Services, 11-50 employees Published: August 5, 2025 > "TUIO Staff & Support made it very easy to move from being a paper-based school only accepting cash & checks to having more flexibility with accepting different types of payments and keeping forms online!" ### Integrations tab TUIO connects with 10+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Drive: 4.8 rating - Google Workspace: 4.7 rating - WordPress: 4.6 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.6 rating - QuickBooks Online: 4.0 rating - FreshBooks: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Margaret V. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: October 23, 2023 > "The integration from our old system was seamless." --- ## Blackbaud Tuition Management Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (25 reviews) Profile: [Blackbaud Tuition Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/252050/Blackbaud-Tuition-Management/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Efficiently collect tuition and account receivables and consolidate billing and payments into a single subsidiary ledger. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 3.9 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Billing & Invoicing: 4.1 rating - For Schools: 3.7 rating - General Ledger: 3.9 rating - Fee Management: 3.5 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (25 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Morgan Y. Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees Published: May 25, 2022 > "This software is very user friendly for both admin users and parents to clearly see what their charges are and gives parents options for different payment methods." ### Integrations tab Blackbaud Tuition Management connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/252050/Blackbaud-Tuition-Management/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT: 4.2 rating - Blackbaud Enrollment Management System: 4.2 rating - Blackbaud Financial Aid Management --- ## Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (165 reviews) Profile: [Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT](https://www.capterra.com/p/27468/Financial-Edge-NXT/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Streamline financial processes and demonstrate accountability with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT's complete fund accounting system. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.01 Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Budgeting/Forecasting: 5.0 rating - Cash Management: 5.0 rating - Expense Tracking: 5.0 rating - Financial Analysis: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 (165 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Stephanie S. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees Published: November 22, 2024 > "We also like the Excel Add in functions for importing from spreadsheets and other software systems." ### Integrations tab Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/27468/Financial-Edge-NXT/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Paycor: 5.0 rating - Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT: 4.5 rating - Blackbaud Tuition Management: 4.1 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Maree S. Reviewer details: Financial Services, 11-50 employees Published: November 23, 2021 > "Integration was relatively easy, but we also had a team that coordinated this effort." --- ## Zoho Books Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (675 reviews) Profile: [Zoho Books](https://www.capterra.com/p/163115/Zoho-Books/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Online accounting solution that assists businesses with quoting, invoicing, billing, document management, inventory & other processes. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Streamlined daily accounting tasks - Quick and simple onboarding Cons: - Slow and inconsistent assistance - Unreliable bank syncing features #### Starting price Starting price: $20.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Expense Tracking: 5.0 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.0 rating - General Ledger: 4.0 rating - Bank Reconciliation: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Financial Management: 4.0 rating - Invoice Processing: 4.0 rating - Purchasing & Receiving: 4.0 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Sally G. Reviewer details: Health, Wellness and Fitness, 501-1,000 employees Published: July 25, 2025 > "The interface is clean and clear." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (675 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Nguyen H. H. Reviewer details: Facilities Services, 11-50 employees Published: June 8, 2026 > "The bank feed connection has saved us hours a month working on reconciling transactions." ### Integrations tab Zoho Books connects with 32+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/163115/Zoho-Books/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Slack: 4.7 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.6 rating - Evernote Teams: 4.4 rating - Zoho CRM: 4.6 rating - Stripe: 4.3 rating - Zapier: 4.7 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Anthony C. Reviewer details: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 1,001-5,000 employees Published: May 8, 2023 > "Zoho Books also offers integration with other Zoho services, such as CRM and Human Resources, which makes collaboration and project management easier." --- ## PraxiSchool Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (69 reviews) Profile: [PraxiSchool](https://www.capterra.com/p/33869/PraxiSchool/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? PraxiSchool = Practical, Powerful School Management Software. PraxiSchool is cloud based, comprehensive, practical, and affordable! #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Other, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Payment Processing: 5.0 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.6 rating - Financial Management: 4.6 rating - Electronic Payments: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Accounts Payable: 4.0 rating - Fund Accounting: 4.3 rating - General Ledger: 4.7 rating - Expense Tracking: 4.8 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Michael A. Reviewer details: Primary/Secondary Education, 11-50 employees Published: November 5, 2024 > "Small time, affordable, friendly staff, older look and feel but perfectly functional and all inclusive." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (69 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Tracy W. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: October 23, 2025 > "Praxischool is a powerful student information system that serves as a one-stop shop for everything our school needs." ### Integrations tab PraxiSchool connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/33869/PraxiSchool/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Classroom: 4.7 rating - USA Scheduler: 5.0 rating --- ## Classe365 Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (165 reviews) Profile: [Classe365](https://www.capterra.com/p/135075/Classe365/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Classe365 is a modern student management software with SIS, LMS & CRM features for running schools, colleges, universities & academies #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $100.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Activity Dashboard: 5.0 rating - Communication Management: 5.0 rating - Electronic Payments: 5.0 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Contact Management: 5.0 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Sarah Z. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: May 23, 2025 > "I love its intuitive interface, seamless communication tools, and mobile accessibility, making it easy to manage courses, assignments, and grades." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (165 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: John C. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 11-50 employees Published: October 7, 2025 > "With each new module we have reduced our administrative time allowing us to better support our students and provide necessary data to our administration." ### Integrations tab Classe365 connects with 13+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/135075/Classe365/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.0 rating - Mailchimp: 4.5 rating - Google Workspace: 4.5 rating - Microsoft 365: 5.0 rating - Canvas: 4.6 rating - Moodle: 4.3 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Nishtee G. Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees Published: May 26, 2021 > "The integration with our organisation was a very much smooth process." --- ## QuickBooks Enterprise Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (20,665 reviews) Profile: [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Accounting software for small businesses with access to customer, vendor and employee information. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.1 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Guided and accessible setup process - Robust expense tracking features Cons: - Slow and inconsistent customer support - Frequent bugs and technical problems #### Starting price Starting price: $2210.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Payment Processing: 4.8 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.5 rating - Financial Management: 4.6 rating - Expense Tracking: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - General Ledger: 4.3 rating - Fund Accounting: 4.5 rating - Accounts Payable: 4.3 rating - Bank Reconciliation: 4.6 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Abdulrahman M. Reviewer details: Retail, 1-10 employees Published: October 24, 2024 > "The features are comprehensive, and the interface is user-friendly, allowing me to streamline processes and stay organized." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (20,665 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Rebecca R. Reviewer details: Construction, 11-50 employees Published: April 24, 2026 > "It offers powerful reporting tools that give detailed insight into financial performance, inventory, and job costing, which makes managing the business much more efficient." ### Integrations tab QuickBooks Enterprise connects with 22+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Microsoft Excel: 4.7 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.4 rating - Gmail: 4.5 rating - Microsoft Word: 4.2 rating - Microsoft Outlook: 4.5 rating - QuickBooks Online Advanced: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Deepak I. Reviewer details: Accounting, 1-10 employees Published: August 29, 2024 > "The software also provides robust integration options with other tools and systems, enhancing its versatility for complex business needs." --- ## QuickBooks Online Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (8,490 reviews) Profile: [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? QuickBooks simplifies school accounting by tracking budgets & handling expenses. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Streamlined and intuitive workflow - Comprehensive remote accessibility features Cons: - High and rising subscription costs - Frequent glitches and instability #### Starting price Starting price: $38.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Bank Reconciliation: 4.7 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 4.1 rating - Electronic Payments: 4.5 rating - Expense Tracking: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Invoice Processing: 3.6 rating - Payroll Management: 4.0 rating - Discount Management: 3.0 rating - Cash Management: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Deborah T. Reviewer details: Construction, 11-50 employees Published: March 4, 2026 > "The program is intuitive and offers as much guidance with helpful hints, as needed. " ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (8,490 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Jillean B. Reviewer details: Retail, 1-10 employees Published: May 21, 2026 > "This feature allows me to provide prompt and effective support to my employees, ensuring they receive the assistance they need, regardless of their location or my own, which significantly enhances our overall efficiency and productivity." ### Integrations tab QuickBooks Online connects with 131+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Constant Contact: 4.3 rating - Buddy Punch: 4.8 rating - Cin7 Core: 4.3 rating - Pipeline CRM: 4.3 rating - Cin7 Omni: 4.3 rating - BigCommerce: 4.4 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Eri D. Reviewer details: Accounting, 1-10 employees Published: May 13, 2026 > "My clients use different software unique to their industry, Quickbooks makes this seamless by offering an integration for most if not all." --- ## Xero Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (3,312 reviews) Profile: [Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Xero is an online accounting software solution for small businesses, sole traders, and accountants in any industry. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Accessible and intuitive platform - Comprehensive financial oversight tools Cons: - Recurring technical glitches - Slow and inconvenient email support #### Starting price Starting price: $25.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Billing & Invoicing: 4.8 rating - Financial Management: 5.0 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 4.7 rating - Activity Dashboard: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - General Ledger: 2.0 rating - Payment Processing: 4.0 rating - Accounts Receivable: 4.0 rating - Electronic Payments: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Lisa P. Reviewer details: Internet, 11-50 employees Published: August 21, 2024 > "Xero's intuitive interface and seamless integration with various third-party apps make it an excellent choice for users." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (3,312 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Rebecca R. Reviewer details: Construction, 11-50 employees Published: May 26, 2026 > "I also appreciate the cloud-based access, which allows me to manage accounting from anywhere, along with the seamless bank integrations that help save time and keep records accurate." ### Integrations tab Xero connects with 141+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Expensify: 4.5 rating - Epos Now: 3.8 rating - Harvest: 4.6 rating - ActiveCollab: 4.5 rating - Checkfront: 4.5 rating - Plooto: 4.3 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Bill N. Reviewer details: Accounting, 501-1,000 employees Published: April 21, 2026 > "Its wide range of integrations also allowed us to build a connected, scalable finance system with minimal effort." --- ## authorize.net Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (220 reviews) Profile: [authorize.net](https://www.capterra.com/p/221412/authorizenet/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Payment processing solution that helps businesses to accept multiple payment methods, including credit and debit cards, among others. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $25.00 Pricing details: Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Fund Accounting: Available - Accounts Payable: Not available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Not available - Payroll Management: Not available - Financial Aid Management: Available - Purchasing & Receiving: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (220 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: ALISSA P. Reviewer details: Retail, 1-10 employees Published: May 5, 2026 > "Overall, Authorize.net has been a dependable and secure payment solution. Once everything is set up, it runs smoothly and handles transactions efficiently. While it could benefit from a more modern interface and improved usability, it remains a strong choice for businesses that need reliable payment processing." ### Integrations tab authorize.net connects with 8+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/221412/authorizenet/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - Jotform: 4.8 rating - Apple Pay: 4.7 rating - Adobe Commerce: 5.0 rating - BigCommerce: 4.5 rating - Miva: 5.0 rating - Recurly: 4.6 rating - Commerce Sync: 4.3 rating --- ## Tuition Express Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (187 reviews) Profile: [Tuition Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/177236/Tuition-Express/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Tuition Express automates tuition collection for child care, enabling contactless payments— EFT, online or completely automated. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Billing & Invoicing: 4.6 rating - Electronic Payments: 4.4 rating - Payment Processing: 4.0 rating - General Ledger: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Reminders: 3.0 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (187 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Desiree U. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: November 3, 2025 > "Tuition Express allows us to manage our tuition payments in Procare automatically, which is a huge time saver." ### Integrations tab Tuition Express connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/177236/Tuition-Express/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Procare Solutions: 4.0 rating --- ## Aplos Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (187 reviews) Profile: [Aplos](https://www.capterra.com/p/118759/Aplos-Accounting/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Manage your private or charter school with a fund accounting software suite that provides easy billing, donation tracking, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $79.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Accounts Payable: 5.0 rating - Bank Reconciliation: 5.0 rating - Budgeting/Forecasting: 5.0 rating - Fund Accounting: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (187 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Justice E. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees Published: June 15, 2026 > "Aplos excels at allowing us to transmit all our institutional transactions and create reports." ### Integrations tab Aplos connects with 6+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/118759/Aplos-Accounting/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Gusto: 4.7 rating - Bloomerang: 4.7 rating - Keela: 3.7 rating - WePay: 3.2 rating - PEX: 4.0 rating - Raisely: 5.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Thomas W. Reviewer details: Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees Published: February 12, 2025 > "I have used Aplos since 2016 and it has saved me many, many of labor due to its use of use and integration. " --- ## KINDERPEDIA Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (165 reviews) Profile: [KINDERPEDIA](https://www.capterra.com/p/174857/KINDERPEDIA/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? School accounting software built into the SIS for tuition plans, invoices, payments, bank reconciliation, exports and financial reports #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: €61.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Billing & Invoicing: 4.8 rating - Financial Management: 4.6 rating - Payment Processing: 4.8 rating - Electronic Payments: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Bank Reconciliation: 4.5 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 5.0 rating - Data Import/Export: 5.0 rating - Grant Management: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Lorant V. Reviewer details: Education Management, 501-1,000 employees Published: October 23, 2025 > "What I liked most about Kinderpedia is that it offers a complete and intuitive platform that greatly simplifies administrative and communication tasks within the school." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (165 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Nemulescu B. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: September 26, 2025 > "I especially appreciate the transparency it brings in communication with families and the way all information is centralized in one place – schedule, messages, photos, daily reports." ### Integrations tab KINDERPEDIA connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/174857/KINDERPEDIA/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Stripe: 5.0 rating - OpenApply: 5.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Bianca P. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: March 20, 2025 > "The fact that they can post activities and schedules makes it easier to connect with the children's family, the billing program is a convenience, as it is integrated with the SPV, and invoices are sent directly from the application." --- ## Skyward Student Management Suite Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (155 reviews) Profile: [Skyward Student Management Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/2185/Skyward-School-Management/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Skyward offers a student information system and enterprise resource planning (including HR and financial tools) for K-12 schools. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.1 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $30000.00 Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Payroll Management: 4.3 rating - General Ledger: 4.7 rating - Financial Management: 5.0 rating - Fund Accounting: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Budgeting/Forecasting: 3.5 rating - Purchasing & Receiving: 4.5 rating - Accounts Payable: 5.0 rating - Billing & Invoicing: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 (155 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Kara L. Reviewer details: Education Management, 501-1,000 employees Published: March 4, 2025 > "Initially, I started on the SMS version and loved it." --- ## MyStudentsProgress.com Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (154 reviews) Profile: [MyStudentsProgress.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/97732/MyStudentsProgress-com-MSP/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? School management software providing parents online access to their student's grades, homework assignments, attendance and activities. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $20.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Fund Accounting: Not available - Accounts Payable: Not available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Not available - Payroll Management: Not available - Financial Aid Management: Available - Purchasing & Receiving: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Not available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Available --- ## MYOB Business Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (148 reviews) Profile: [MYOB Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/183867/MYOB-Business/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Small Business cloud based accounting software to automate payroll, client management, tax and all your accounting needs. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 3.4 out of 5 - Features: 3.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: A$30.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Fund Accounting: Not available - Accounts Payable: Available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Available - Payroll Management: Available - Financial Aid Management: Not available - Purchasing & Receiving: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Not available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.8 out of 5 (148 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Bridie R. Reviewer details: Construction, 1-10 employees Published: October 25, 2024 > "It’s a reliable tool for handling all our core accounting functions, including reconciling accounts, managing payroll, sending invoices, and tracking transactions." ### Integrations tab MYOB Business connects with 42+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/183867/MYOB-Business/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Mailchimp: 4.5 rating - BigCommerce: 5.0 rating - ServiceM8: 4.5 rating - ProWorkflow: 4.5 rating - OpenCart: 4.3 rating - Tradify: 4.7 rating - Cyfe: 4.6 rating - Volusion: 3.8 rating - Jitterbit: 4.4 rating --- ## Multiview ERP Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (97 reviews) Profile: [Multiview ERP](https://www.capterra.com/p/820/Multiview/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Multiview ERP is a highly scalable fully-integrated suite of financials that is highly configurable various education institutions. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Fund Accounting: Available - Accounts Payable: Available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Available - Payroll Management: Not available - Financial Aid Management: Not available - Purchasing & Receiving: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (97 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Shalen L. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees Published: August 29, 2024 > "The software is highly customizable, it integrates well with Cerner and the customer service is exemplary. " ### Integrations tab Multiview ERP connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/820/Multiview/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Paylocity: 4.3 rating - Avalara: 4.0 rating - TruBridge: 2.6 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Vaishal D. Reviewer details: Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees Published: June 6, 2024 > "We are going to make it dance the way we want and we have big plans ahead to remove limitations of MV through diffrent API setups / uses." --- ## AccountEdge Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (93 reviews) Profile: [AccountEdge](https://www.capterra.com/p/222114/AccountEdge/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? AccountEdge is Powerful, Easy-to-Use Desktop Accounting Software for Small Businesses on Mac or Windows. A 30-day free trial is avail #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $20.00 Pricing details: Other, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Fund Accounting: Available - Accounts Payable: Available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Available - Payroll Management: Available - Financial Aid Management: Not available - Purchasing & Receiving: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Not available - Generative AI: Available - K-12: Not available #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Kyoma A. Reviewer details: Accounting, 1-10 employees Published: January 6, 2023 > "I really liked the application, but it needs to improve the visualization for the end user as the tabs to access the functions, I recommend the team to change the screen that appears for the end user" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (93 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Karen B. Reviewer details: Farming, 11-50 employees Published: May 30, 2024 > "The linkage to Shopify was the big key selling point as it meant that staff could update our inventory immediately online using the sync link between the two software platforms from the main computer." ### Integrations tab AccountEdge connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/222114/AccountEdge/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Zapier: 4.7 rating - Microsoft Power BI: 4.6 rating - Dropbox Backup: 4.2 rating --- ## Ellucian Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (84 reviews) Profile: [Ellucian](https://www.capterra.com/p/135932/Ellucian/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Ellucian delivers AI-powered SaaS solutions for higher education, helping institutions improve operations and student success. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 3.5 out of 5 - Features: 3.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.01 Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Not available - Fund Accounting: Not available - Accounts Payable: Not available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Available - Payroll Management: Available - Financial Aid Management: Available - Purchasing & Receiving: Not available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.2 out of 5 (84 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Richard L. Reviewer details: Education Management, 10,001+ employees Published: June 24, 2025 > "The learning curve was not too steep." --- ## Teachmint Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (74 reviews) Profile: [Teachmint](https://www.capterra.com/p/163105/Teachmint/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Teachmint X is an advanced digital board solution designed to revolutionize classroom and online teaching #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $5.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Not available - Fund Accounting: Not available - Accounts Payable: Not available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Not available - Payroll Management: Not available - Financial Aid Management: Not available - Purchasing & Receiving: Not available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Not available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (74 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Chitra J. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: April 19, 2023 > "It is a comprehensive system which allows us to do everything at one place from fee management to attendance taking to even releasing results to students." --- ## MIP Accounting Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (69 reviews) Profile: [MIP Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/116591/MIP-Accounting/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? The preferred, industry leading fund accounting solution for nonprofit organizations and government entities #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.1 out of 5 - Features: 4.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.01 Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Available - Fund Accounting: Available - Accounts Payable: Available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Available - Payroll Management: Available - Financial Aid Management: Not available - Purchasing & Receiving: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Not available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 (69 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Jeanette R. Reviewer details: Accounting, 1-10 employees Published: November 9, 2022 > "It has been very valuable for our organization and makes it easy to keep everything in order and organized." ### Integrations tab MIP Accounting connects with 5+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/116591/MIP-Accounting/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - AvidXchange: 4.4 rating - TripLog Mileage Tracker: 4.2 rating - TADS: 3.8 rating - Paypool: 5.0 rating - DrillPoint Reports --- ## TeacherEase Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (64 reviews) Profile: [TeacherEase](https://www.capterra.com/p/246639/TeacherEase/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Web-based solution that allows teachers to manage their k-12 classroom incl. SBG/CBE - lesson plans, grade book, report cards, etc. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5 - Features: 4.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $139.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Billing & Invoicing: Not available - Fund Accounting: Not available - Accounts Payable: Not available - Budgeting/Forecasting: Not available - Payroll Management: Not available - Financial Aid Management: Not available - Purchasing & Receiving: Not available - AI Copilot: Not available - For Higher Education: Not available - Generative AI: Not available - K-12: Available #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Lana J. Reviewer details: E-Learning, 11-50 employees Published: October 30, 2020 > "The people we work with are friendly and patient!" ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (64 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Cay T. Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees Published: December 15, 2022 > "I like the registration and enrollment integration." --- Page 1 of 3 ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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