OpenEduCat
K-12 student information systems
School management software
Admissions and enrollment management software
Education ERP suites
Education finance software
Education software
Student information systems (SIS)
Education ERP software
Adult education software
School accounting software
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What is OpenEduCat
OpenEduCat is an open-source school management platform built on the Odoo framework that supports core administrative processes such as student records, admissions, attendance, timetabling, and fee management. It is used by K-12 schools, colleges, and training providers that want a configurable system and the option to self-host. The product is typically implemented and extended through Odoo modules and partner services, which can make it suitable for organizations with in-house technical capacity or a local implementation partner.
Open-source and self-hostable
OpenEduCat is available as an open-source solution, which can reduce vendor lock-in and allow organizations to control hosting and data residency. Schools can deploy on their own infrastructure or with a hosting provider aligned to local compliance needs. The codebase can be audited and modified, which is relevant for institutions with strict security or customization requirements.
Modular Odoo-based architecture
Because it is built on Odoo, OpenEduCat can be extended using a modular approach and integrated with other Odoo business apps (for example, accounting or HR) when implemented in the same environment. This can support broader “education ERP” use cases beyond a standalone SIS. The architecture also enables tailoring workflows (admissions, fees, communications) to match local processes.
Broad administrative feature coverage
OpenEduCat covers multiple school operations areas in one product, including student information, admissions, attendance, scheduling, and fee-related processes. This breadth can reduce the number of separate tools needed for smaller institutions. It also supports use cases beyond K-12, such as higher education and training centers, where mixed program structures are common.
Implementation depends on partners
Successful deployments often require Odoo technical skills for configuration, module selection, and custom development. Organizations without internal IT capacity may rely heavily on third-party implementers, which can introduce variability in delivery quality and total cost. Compared with more standardized SIS offerings, project scope can expand quickly when requirements are not tightly controlled.
User experience varies by setup
The end-user experience can differ depending on which modules are installed, how they are configured, and what customizations are applied. This can lead to inconsistent workflows across departments if governance is weak. Institutions expecting a highly opinionated, out-of-the-box SIS experience may need additional design and change-management work.
Ecosystem and support complexity
Support and updates may be split across the open-source project, commercial editions, and implementation partners, which can complicate accountability for fixes and roadmap commitments. Schools may need to validate module compatibility across Odoo versions during upgrades. This can increase operational overhead compared with single-vendor, fully managed SIS suites.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Modular / pay-as-you-go (select modules + user-count + hosting type) Free tier/trial: Free community edition (downloadable) and time-limited hosted demo available Example costs (as listed on the official OpenEduCat pricing configurator):
- OpenEduCat Core (module): $899.00
- Sample module prices: Classroom $189.00; Grievance Redressal $189.00; Health $189.00; Fees $399.00; Live Classroom $799.00; LMS $1,199.00; No-Code Studio $1,199.00; Library/Library Barcode $399.00
- Integrations: Microsoft Teams $799.00; Zoom $399.00; WhatsApp Integration $1,199.00; Google Meet $399.00
- Users (tier examples): 500 users $849.00; 1,000 users $1,499.00; 2,000 users $2,099.00; 5,000 users $4,199.00; 10,000 users $6,799.00; Unlimited users $12,499.00
- Mobile apps (white-label): Android app $2,399.00; iOS app $3,199.00
- Onboarding services (one-time examples): 25 hours $1,199.00; 50 hours $1,899.00; 100 hours $2,999.00; 200 hours $5,499.00; 500 hours $13,499.00 Notes & important details from the official site:
- The site presents a configurator where customers choose version (e.g., 18.0 / 19.0), hosting type (On-Premise — one-time vs Cloud Hosting — annually), number of users, modules/apps, integrations, mobile apps, and onboarding hours; prices on the page reflect those selectable items and can combine into a final quote.
- The official legal/licensing page states standard charges for the OpenEduCat Enterprise subscription and Services are based on the number of Users and the installed Apps and are specified in writing in the Agreement; it also describes additional maintenance charges for "Covered Extra Modules" (charged at $20 per 100 lines of code for maintenance, unless otherwise specified).
- Multi-year option shown in configurator: "2 Years +1 Year Free" (indicates multi-year pricing/discount option may be available). Discount options: Multi-year option (2 years + 1 year free) is shown; further discounts or custom pricing require contacting sales (Get a Quote). Caveats / clarity: The official pricing configurator mixes one-time and annual pricing depending on hosting type selection; the site does not show a single simple "Starting at" subscription price — instead it lists prices per module, per integration, per user count, and one-time services. For definitive total pricing a quote is required.
Seller details
Tech-Receptives Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
2009
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