Camu

by Octoze Technologies · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Since 2013

Campus management built in Chennai.

Starting price: Price on request; No prices published on camudigitalcampus.com
Free trial / plan: Demo only; No free plan or trial stated
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.4; transparency & India fit

What is Camu?

Camu is a cloud campus platform from Octoze Technologies. The company started in 2013 with four people, and Camu's first customer went live in 2014. The founders, Swami, Mouli and Venkat, had earlier built hospital software for the UK. Camu combines a student information system (SIS) and an LMS on one codebase. It is aimed mainly at universities and multi-campus colleges rather than single K-12 schools. Customers named on its site include Bennett University, Woxsen University, Adani University, Symbiosis and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, plus campuses in Malaysia, the Philippines and Ghana.

Its strength is academic depth. Indian universities need outcome-based education (OBE) mapping, choice-based credit (CBCS) registration, controller-of-examinations workflows and accreditation evidence, and Camu has offered OBE and CBCS since 2016. It also covers admissions, fees, attendance, hostel, cafeteria, library, HR and placements. Gartner placed it as a Niche Player in its 2026 Magic Quadrant for higher education SaaS student information systems, a rare distinction among Indian campus ERPs.

The gaps are on transparency. Camu publishes no prices, no plan names and no trial, so every engagement starts with a demo request. Its own figures don't agree with each other: the story page says 700+ institutions across 10 countries, while the homepage shows 250+. The security page claims ISO 27001 compliance and GDPR alignment but names no certifying body or audit date, so it's worth asking for the certificate.

On infrastructure, Camu runs as a cloud-hosted multi-tenant microservices platform. It claims 99.99% uptime, encrypted backups across multiple regions and documented REST APIs. Expect a university-scale sales cycle. For a 300-student school that only needs fees and attendance, tools like Teachmint or Entab are a more proportionate buy.

What works well

+OBE and CBCS modules available since 2016 suit UGC-style university academic structures
+Single SIS plus LMS codebase avoids syncing between separate student and learning systems
+Named a Niche Player in Gartner's 2026 Magic Quadrant for higher-ed SaaS SIS
+Covers exams (CoE), accreditation, placements, hostel and library alongside admissions and fees
+Cloud-hosted with documented REST APIs, LTI-compliant LMS and Power BI or Tableau plugins
+Separate native student-parent and staff apps are listed on the Apple App Store

What to watch out for

−No public pricing, plan list or free trial; every deal goes through a sales demo
−Customer counts conflict across Camu's own pages (250+ versus 700+ institutions)
−ISO 27001 claim lacks certificate details, audit dates or certifying body on the security page
−Payment gateways are said to be built in but none are named publicly
−Built for universities, so small schools may pay for academic depth they never use

Best suited for: Private and deemed universities running OBE, CBCS and NAAC or NBA accreditation work · Multi-campus groups that want one SIS and LMS across institutions · Universities with campuses abroad, given its customers in Malaysia, the Philippines and Ghana · Health sciences and skills institutions, which Camu lists as dedicated domains

Camu at a glance

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Camu features

Researched from Camu's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Academics

Exam management for the controller of examinations (CoE)
Outcome-based education (OBE) mapping
Choice-based credit system (CBCS) registration
Accreditation management
AI Content Studio

Learning

Unified SIS and LMS
LMS 2.0 launched in 2022
Virtual classroom
Online learning for ODL programmes

Administration

Admission management
Fees management
Attendance management
Hostel and cafeteria management
HR and library

Platform

Multi-tenant microservices architecture
Documented REST APIs and LTI compliance
Tableau, Google Data Studio and Power BI plugins
Native iOS and Android apps
Placement management system

Camu pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Camu pricing breakdown

Custom quote

Not published

Modules chosen from SIS, LMS, ERP, exams and placements
Hosted multi-tenant cloud SaaS
Student-parent and staff mobile apps

• Camu does not publish prices or plans; the site routes all buyers to a Book Demo form.
• Pricing is quoted per institution based on the modules selected; ask for a per-student figure to compare vendors.
• GST treatment is not stated.

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Integrations, security & India

Integrations

Tableau
Google Data Studio
Microsoft Power BI
LTI-compliant tools
REST APIs

Security & compliance

Cloud hosting with auto-scaling and load balancing
Claims 99.99% uptime and zero-downtime upgrades
Encrypted backups stored across multiple regions
States ISO 27001 compliance and GDPR alignment

For Indian businesses

OBE and CBCS modules match the frameworks Indian universities use under UGC norms
The site links to an 'Alignment with UGC Initiatives' page
Indian customers named include Bennett, Woxsen, Adani University, Symbiosis and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University
Sales and support contacts use Indian +91 phone numbers

Mobile apps

iOS app

Octoze lists MyCamu - Student Parent App, MyCamu Lite and Camu - Staff App on the App Store; Camu says native Android apps also exist.

Support, resources & partner network

Support & learning

Email: hello@octoze.com
Indian phone lines for sales and support

Our story Technology Data security

Trust, compliance & who uses Camu

700+ institutions (story page)

Customers

2014

In business since

Certifications & compliance

ISO 27001 — Camu states it is fully compliant; no certificate details published Source
GDPR Source

Each claim links to the vendor's own published statement. Always confirm current certificate validity directly with the vendor.

Customers named by the vendor

Bennett UniversityWoxsen UniversityAdani UniversitySymbiosisChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj UniversityAshesi UniversitySEGi UniversityMiriam College

Camu timeline — releases & milestones

2013Octoze Technologies foundedSource
2014First Camu customer goes liveSource
2016OBE and CBCS introduced; 100,000 usersSource
2020Virtual classroom; 1 million usersSource
2025AI capabilities introducedSource

Is Camu the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Private and deemed universities running OBE, CBCS and NAAC or NBA accreditation work
Multi-campus groups that want one SIS and LMS across institutions
Universities with campuses abroad, given its customers in Malaysia, the Philippines and Ghana
Health sciences and skills institutions, which Camu lists as dedicated domains

Look elsewhere if you are…

Small K-12 schools that only need fee collection, attendance and parent messaging
Buyers who want to see prices or try the software before speaking to sales

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Sources (5) · updated October 2026

Camu screenshots

Specifications

Category: School & college ERP
Vendor: Octoze Technologies
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded: 2013
Pricing model: Quote-based
Starting price: Price on request · No prices published on camudigitalcampus.com
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Mid-market, Enterprise
Made in India: Yes

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Camu — frequently asked questions

How much does Camu cost?+

Camu does not publish any prices. Its website sends every buyer to a Book Demo form, and quotes are prepared per institution based on the modules chosen, such as SIS, LMS, exams, fees or placements. GST treatment is not stated. To compare Camu fairly with other campus ERPs, ask for a per-student annual figure and a separate one-time implementation cost.

Does Camu offer a free trial or free plan?+

No. Camu has no free plan, and its website does not mention a free trial. Evaluation starts with a demo from the sales team. Universities usually move from the demo to a scoped proposal. If you want hands-on time before signing, ask Camu for a sandbox tenant loaded with sample programmes and students.

Is Camu suitable for Indian universities following UGC norms?+

Yes, that is Camu's core market. It has offered outcome-based education and choice-based credit system modules since 2016, along with exam management for the controller of examinations and accreditation tools, and its site has a page on alignment with UGC initiatives. Indian customers include Bennett, Woxsen, Adani University and Symbiosis.

Camu vs Fedena or Teachmint: which should I choose?+

Camu suits universities and multi-campus colleges that need OBE, CBCS, CoE exams and an integrated LMS, and it was recognised in Gartner's 2026 higher-education SIS Magic Quadrant. Fedena and Teachmint are lighter tools that publish more pricing information and suit schools better. If you run a single school, Camu is likely to be more than you need.

Does Camu have a mobile app?+

Yes. Octoze Technologies lists MyCamu - Student Parent App, MyCamu Lite and Camu - Staff App on the Apple App Store, and Camu says it builds native Android apps too. Students and parents can also use the web portal at student.camu.in to view the information their institution publishes.

Is student data safe on Camu?+

Camu is cloud-hosted with end-to-end encryption, stores encrypted backups across multiple regions and claims 99.99% uptime. Its security page says it is fully compliant with ISO 27001 and follows GDPR principles. However, it names no certifying body or audit date, so ask Camu for the certificate and the data-residency location during procurement.

Who makes Camu and how long has it been around?+

Camu is built by Octoze Technologies, founded in 2013 by Swami, Mouli and Venkat, who had earlier built hospital software for the UK. Camu's first customer went live in 2014. It passed 1 million users in 2020 and introduced AI features in 2025. It now serves institutions in India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Can Camu integrate with other systems?+

Yes. Camu provides open, documented REST APIs for connecting accounting software and other systems, and its LMS is LTI-compliant. It has built-in plugins for Tableau, Google Data Studio and Microsoft Power BI dashboards. Camu says payment gateways come ready to use, but it does not name them publicly, so confirm that your preferred gateway is supported.

How long does Camu take to implement?+

Camu does not publish a standard implementation timeline. Because it is a multi-tenant SaaS product on a single codebase, there is no server installation, so most of the effort goes into configuring programmes, curricula, fee structures and OBE mappings. For a university, plan around one academic term and go live module by module, starting with admissions or fees.

What is Camu?+

Camu is school & college erp by Octoze Technologies, an Indian company from Chennai. Campus management built in Chennai.

How much does Camu cost?+

Octoze Technologies publishes: Price on request · No prices published on camudigitalcampus.com. Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Camu offer a free trial or free plan?+

Camu does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.

Is Camu made in India?+

Yes. Camu is built by Octoze Technologies, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Who is Camu best suited for?+

Camu suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for school & college erp.

What are the best alternatives to Camu?+

Popular alternatives in school & college erp include Frappe Education, Teachmint for Institutes, Shiksha. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Camu deployed?+

Camu is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.