1. Classe365
Classe365 · Melbourne · School & college ERP · 4.3/5
Student management with Indian founders.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Gradelink
- Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
School & college ERP · Alternatives
Best Gradelink alternatives in India (2026)
Gradelink is a school & college erp product from Gradelink, Riverside, priced at ₹8,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 13 have a free plan, 15 are built in India, and 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Gradelink are Classe365 (₹4,000/mo), Campus 365 (Pay as you go), Zoho Creator School (₹600/mo), Cuemath (Pay as you go) and EduGradUP (₹9,000/year). Teachmint for Institutes is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.
Why businesses look for a Gradelink alternative
There is no free plan
Gradelink has no free tier. 13 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Gradelink starts at ₹8,000/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Gradelink is built in United States. 15 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Gradelink alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Gradelink's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Gradelink (current) | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Classe365 | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Campus 365 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Creator School | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Cuemath | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  EduGradUP | ₹9,000/year | No | Web | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 6 |  Salesforce Education Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  Teachmint for Institutes | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Frappe Education | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  OpenEduCat | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Entab CampusCare | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  GrayQuest | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Shiksha | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  ClassDojo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Eduvanz | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Fee Management by Jodo | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Propelld | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Uniapply | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Collegedunia | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Seesaw | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Remind | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Gradelink alternatives in detail
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Gradelink
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Gradelink
- Starts ₹7,400/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Gradelink
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
5. EduGradUP
EduGradUP · Delhi · School & college ERP · 4/5
Cloud school ERP combining admissions, attendance, fee billing, exams and parent messaging.
₹9,000/year
Free trial
Compared with Gradelink
- Built in India (Delhi)
6. Salesforce Education Cloud
Salesforce · San Francisco · School & college ERP · 4/5
Education CRM and student information system covering recruitment, admissions, student success, student financials and alumni advancement.
On request
Free trial
7. Teachmint for Institutes
Teachmint · Bengaluru · School & college ERP · 4.7/5
Integrated school platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Gradelink
- Has a free plan — Gradelink does not
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. Frappe Education
Frappe Technologies · Mumbai · School & college ERP · 4.7/5
Open-source education ERP.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Gradelink
- Has a free plan — Gradelink does not
- Built in India (Mumbai)
- Open source
9. OpenEduCat
OpenEduCat · Ahmedabad · School & college ERP · 4.6/5
Open-source education ERP built on Odoo in Ahmedabad.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Gradelink
- Has a free plan — Gradelink does not
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
- Open source
10. Entab CampusCare
Entab Infotech · New Delhi · School & college ERP · 4.5/5
School ERP built in Delhi.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Gradelink
- Quote-only pricing, unlike Gradelink
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Gradelink alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Gradelink
Free Gradelink alternatives
How to choose a Gradelink alternative
- Fee collection is the module that pays for the system — test online payment reconciliation.
- Parent app quality drives adoption; check notifications and language support.
- Universities need academic credit systems and NAAC/NBA reporting, which school ERPs lack.
Gradelink alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Gradelink in 2026?+
The closest matches to Gradelink on App Advisor are Classe365 (₹4,000/mo), Campus 365 (Pay as you go), Zoho Creator School (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Gradelink, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Gradelink?+
Yes. 13 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Teachmint for Institutes (Free plan), Frappe Education (Free), OpenEduCat (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Gradelink?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Creator School starts lowest at ₹600/mo, compared with ₹8,000/mo for Gradelink. Teachmint for Institutes also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Gradelink?+
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including Campus 365 (Pay as you go), Zoho Creator School (₹600/mo), Cuemath (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Gradelink vs Classe365: which is better?+
Classe365 is the closest match to Gradelink in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹4,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Gradelink alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in school & college erp or a category Gradelink also covers, and Gradelink's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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