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Compare Educational Software

Educational software helps schools and educators manage courses, assessments, grades, and student information; the right choice depends on the tools you need and the systems people will use to access them. Compare features such as live classes, course authoring, and gradebooks against your school’s needs.

The board’s signal score is out of 10. API, open-source, and free-tier marks indicate whether those options are listed; check platform support and pricing before deciding.

• 26 platforms
• 10 with a public API on this page
• 9 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Sept 2026

1. #PlatformSignalPlugs inPrice
2. 1
   GC

   Google Classroomedu.google.com

   Google Classroom organizes classes, assignments, submissions, grading, announcements and student communication online.

   7.8 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $3/yr
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3. 2
   S

   Sakaisakailms.org

   Sakai is an open-source learning management, communications, and collaboration platform.

   7.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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4. 3
   CL

   Canvas LMSinstructure.com

   Open-source course software with assessments, available on web, mobile, or school-managed servers.

   7.7 APIOpenFree —
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5. 4
   OE

   Open edXopenedx.org

   Free learning software with tests and certificates, for hosted or self-run use.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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6. 5
   H

   H5Ph5p.org

   H5P creates, shares and reuses interactive HTML5 content such as videos, presentations, games and quizzes through a browser and an H5P-enabled site.

   7.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $1,560/yr
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7. 6
   T

   TalentLMStalentlms.com

   Learning platform with assessments, API access, and a free five-learner plan; paid plans start at $119/month.

   7.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $119/mo
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   N

   Nearpodnearpod.com

   Lesson software for turning slides, PDFs, videos, or other class materials into student activities.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $159/yr
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   BL

   Blackboard Learnblackboard.com

   Learning software for web and mobile, with tests and a way to sign in through a school account.

   6.7 APIOpenFree —
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10. 9
    L

    LearnUponlearnupon.com

    LearnUpon describes its Agentic Learning Platform as an AI-driven learning management system that automates administrative tasks and personalizes learning.

    6.7 APIOpenFree —
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11. 10
    G

    Gradescopegradescope.com

    Gradescope is a cloud assessment platform for administering, collecting and grading paper, digital, bubble-sheet, programming and online assignments.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    F

    Fedenafedena.com
    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $999/yr
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13. 12
    IQ

    iSpring QuizMakerispringsolutions.com

    Employee training software for online question sets, with 14 question formats.

    6.1 APIOpenFree From $470/yr
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    L

    Lectoraproducts.elblearning.com

    Course-building software with interactive templates, quizzes, knowledge checks, and an AI drafting tool.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $1,549/yr
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    PS

    PowerSchool SISwww1.powerschool.com

    K–12 school software with adjustable data fields and tools for timetables and grades.

    5.8 APIOpenFree —
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    E

    ExamSoftexamsoft.com

    Exam software for creating, delivering, scoring, and reporting tests, including offline exams.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
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    IC

    Infinite Campusinfinitecampus.com

    K–12 district software with family and student apps for school updates and classwork.

    5.5 APIOpenFree —
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    SL

    Schoology Learningpowerschool.com

    Learning system on Android, iOS, and web connecting teachers, students, families, lessons, and assessments.

    5.5 APIOpenFree —
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    YP

    Yenka Physicsyenka.com

    Yenka Physics is a simulator for experimenting with physics in a colourful, accurate environment.

    5.4 APIOpenFree —
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    IA

    Inspera Assessmentinspera.com

    Assessment platform for exams, quizzes, coursework, and portfolios, with more than 25 question types.

    5.4 APIOpenFree —
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21. 20
    C

    Classterclasster.com

    Cloud platform for schools and colleges combining student records with learning management.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    FS

    FACTS SISfactsmgt.com

    K–12 school system for academic records, schedules, attendance, health information, and family updates.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    SQ

    Skyward Qmlativskyward.com

    Qmlativ is an education management system combining student information system (SIS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) capabilities for education teams.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    A

    Almagetalma.com

    Alma is a cloud-based K–12 student information system that brings together information used by schools, districts, and education agencies.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
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25. 24
    V

    Veracrossveracross.com

    Private K-12 school platform with academics, admissions, scheduling, grading, portals, and an API.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    AC

    Adobe Captivateadobe.com
    4.5 APIOpenFree From $39.99/mo
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How to choose

Which teaching and school-management features do I need?

Start with the work the software needs to support. The board compares assessment tools, live classes, gradebooks, course authoring, and student limits.

For example, Adobe Captivate is listed in the category, while Gradescope and Google Classroom are also examples to compare against the features your school needs.

Which platforms does the software need to run on?

Check the platform labels against the devices and services your school uses. The board covers web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and API availability.

An API is a way for software to exchange information with other software. Confirm that the platform and connections you need are supported before choosing.

How can I compare plans and trial access?

Check whether a free plan is listed, then compare the paid starting price and trial terms where they are provided. A free trial is temporary access, not the same as a free plan.

Pricing varies: Google Classroom is listed with a free plan and paid pricing from $6 per user per year, while Fedena is listed with a free plan and paid pricing from $999 per year.

Do I need SSO or an open-source option?

If people need to sign in through an existing school login, compare SSO support. The board includes SSO as a comparison field, but check the product details for the support your school requires.

If you need to read or change the code, check the product’s open-source mark and licence. An API mark refers to software connections, not permission to change its code.

Questions

What does educational software do?

It can support school tasks such as assessments, live classes, gradebooks, course authoring, and student information management. Compare features based on your school’s needs.

Which educational software has a free plan?

The board marks whether a free plan is listed. For example, Google Classroom, Fedena, and Gradescope are listed with free plans.

What platforms should I check before choosing educational software?

Check whether the software supports the devices and services you use, including web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, or an API connection.

What is the difference between a free plan and a free trial?

A free plan is an ongoing plan with no listed charge; a free trial provides temporary access. Check the product’s pricing details for terms.

Why does SSO support matter for school software?

SSO lets users sign in through an existing login system. Compare the SSO field and confirm the product supports your school’s requirements.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure