Alma vs OpenEduCat
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of PowerSchool SIS vs Skyward vs Infinite Campus: 11 Best School Management Software 2026. Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
Alma ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #11) for School administrators managing students, attendance, and grades. A modern, user-friendly SIS that reduces teacher training time.
At a glance
| Alma | OpenEduCat | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / PowerSchool SIS vs Skyward vs Infinite Campus: 11 Best School Management Software 2026 | #11 / PowerSchool SIS vs Skyward vs Infinite Campus: 11 Best School Management Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | — |
| Best for | Schools prioritizing modern UI and usability | Schools needing an open-source ERP |
| Pricing | $$$ (Quote-based, est. $12-25/student/yr) | $ (Free, with paid hosting/support options) |
| HQ | Portland, USA | Ahmedabad, India |
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.