--- title: "Best Free School Management Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best free School Management software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/school-administration-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best School Management Software for free ## Top 6 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings ### Ranked free School Management products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Pikmykid](https://www.capterra.com/p/165709/PikMyKid/) | 4.7 out of 5 (162 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (24 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $3750.00 Per Year | Included: Attendance Tracking, Parent/Student Portal, Records Management, Student Management; Not included: Admissions Management, Assessment Management, Curriculum Management, Financial Management, Online Payments | | 2 | [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/) | 4.6 out of 5 (4,350 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (145 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | Contact vendor | Included: Assessment Management, Attendance Tracking, Curriculum Management, Student Management; Not included: Admissions Management, Financial Management, Online Payments, Parent/Student Portal, Records Management | | 3 | [Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/) | 4.4 out of 5 (488 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (16 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | Contact vendor | Included: Assessment Management, Attendance Tracking, Curriculum Management, Parent/Student Portal; Not included: Admissions Management, Financial Management, Online Payments, Records Management, Student Management | | 4 | [iGradePlus](https://www.capterra.com/p/121762/iGradePlus/) | 4.7 out of 5 (429 reviews) | 4.5 out of 5 (28 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $12.00 Per User, Per Year | Included: Admissions Management, Assessment Management, Attendance Tracking, Curriculum Management, Financial Management, Online Payments, Parent/Student Portal, Records Management, Student Management | | 5 | [Education Walkthrough](https://www.capterra.com/p/275587/Education-Walkthrough/) | 4.4 out of 5 (42 reviews) | 4.4 out of 5 (34 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $150.00 Per User, Per Year | Not included: Admissions Management, Assessment Management, Attendance Tracking, Curriculum Management, Financial Management, Online Payments, Parent/Student Portal, Records Management, Student Management | | 6 | [eSkooly](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/) | 4.4 out of 5 (158 reviews) | 4.4 out of 5 (145 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Included: Admissions Management, Assessment Management, Attendance Tracking, Curriculum Management, Financial Management, Online Payments, Parent/Student Portal, Records Management, Student Management | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as School Management software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 6 product details ### 1. [Pikmykid](https://www.capterra.com/p/165709/PikMyKid/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (162 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (24 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $3750.00 Per Year Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Admissions Management: Not included - Assessment Management: Not included - Attendance Tracking: Included - Curriculum Management: Not included - Financial Management: Not included - Online Payments: Not included - Parent/Student Portal: Included - Records Management: Included - Student Management: Included --- ### 2. [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (4,350 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (145 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Admissions Management: Not included - Assessment Management: Included - Attendance Tracking: Included - Curriculum Management: Included - Financial Management: Not included - Online Payments: Not included - Parent/Student Portal: Not included - Records Management: Not included - Student Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive online learning platform - Efficient course organization features #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent technical glitches and crashes - Overwhelming and inconsistent notifications --- ### 3. [Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (488 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (16 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Admissions Management: Not included - Assessment Management: Included - Attendance Tracking: Included - Curriculum Management: Included - Financial Management: Not included - Online Payments: Not included - Parent/Student Portal: Included - Records Management: Not included - Student Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive learning management tools - Efficient student progress monitoring #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent technical disruptions - Inconsistent customer support experience --- ### 4. [iGradePlus](https://www.capterra.com/p/121762/iGradePlus/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (429 reviews) Category rating: 4.5 out of 5 (28 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $12.00 Per User, Per Year Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Admissions Management: Included - Assessment Management: Included - Attendance Tracking: Included - Curriculum Management: Included - Financial Management: Included - Online Payments: Included - Parent/Student Portal: Included - Records Management: Included - Student Management: Included --- ### 5. [Education Walkthrough](https://www.capterra.com/p/275587/Education-Walkthrough/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (42 reviews) Category rating: 4.4 out of 5 (34 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $150.00 Per User, Per Year Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Admissions Management: Not included - Assessment Management: Not included - Attendance Tracking: Not included - Curriculum Management: Not included - Financial Management: Not included - Online Payments: Not included - Parent/Student Portal: Not included - Records Management: Not included - Student Management: Not included --- ### 6. [eSkooly](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (158 reviews) Category rating: 4.4 out of 5 (145 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Admissions Management: Included - Assessment Management: Included - Attendance Tracking: Included - Curriculum Management: Included - Financial Management: Included - Online Payments: Included - Parent/Student Portal: Included - Records Management: Included - Student Management: Included --- ## All school management software with a free version [## Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/) [4.6 (4350)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/reviews/) Canvas is a modern LMS that helps organizations of all sizes design, deliver, and scale effective, engaging learning experiences. [Learn more about Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management [## Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/) [4.4 (488)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/reviews/) Schoology, a PowerSchool company, is the education technology company putting collaboration at the heart of the learning experience. [Learn more about Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management [## iGradePlus](https://www.capterra.com/p/121762/iGradePlus/) [4.7 (429)](https://www.capterra.com/p/121762/iGradePlus/reviews/) Cloud-based School Management System for schools and districts and a free Online Gradebook for individual teachers. [Learn more about iGradePlus](https://www.capterra.com/p/121762/iGradePlus/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management 87% recommend this product [## Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) [4.8 (194)](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/reviews/) Playground helps child care centers, preschools, and in-home providers manage billing, registration, communication, payroll, and more. [Learn more about Playground](https://www.capterra.com/p/220200/Playground/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management 92% recommend this product [## Class Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/183418/Class-Manager/) [4.8 (175)](https://www.capterra.com/p/183418/Class-Manager/reviews/) Run your club in one place. Manage bookings, attendance and payments — free to start, no subscription, pay only when you take payment [Learn more about Class Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/183418/Class-Manager/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management 95% recommend this product [## Pikmykid](https://www.capterra.com/p/165709/PikMyKid/) [4.7 (162)](https://www.capterra.com/p/165709/PikMyKid/reviews/) We empower schools to transform their daily and emergency operations with an easy-to-use platform. [Learn more about Pikmykid](https://www.capterra.com/p/165709/PikMyKid/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management 89% recommend this product [## eSkooly](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/) [4.4 (158)](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/reviews/) Free online school management software for life with no limitations. [Learn more about eSkooly](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management 82% recommend this product [## Kiddom](https://www.capterra.com/p/174137/Academy/) [3.6 (128)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174137/Academy/reviews/) Your centralized hub for teaching & learning. Say goodbye to siloed tools with curriculum, instruction, and assessment all in one place [Learn more about Kiddom](https://www.capterra.com/p/174137/Academy/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management [## CollegeOne Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/207309/CollegeOne-Suite/) [4.8 (73)](https://www.capterra.com/p/207309/CollegeOne-Suite/reviews/) All Your School's Needs, Seamlessly Integrated in One Platform  [Learn more about CollegeOne Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/207309/CollegeOne-Suite/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management [## Shape](https://www.capterra.com/p/173673/SetShape/) [4.5 (47)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173673/SetShape/reviews/) Shape Software helps you run your entire education business in one easy to use software! [Learn more about Shape](https://www.capterra.com/p/173673/SetShape/) School Management features reviewers most value Admissions Management Assessment Management Attendance Tracking Curriculum Management Financial Management Online Payments Parent/Student Portal Records Management Student Management ## 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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