Edufar
Free cloud-based school management ERP for K-12 schools and colleges
About Edufar
Edufar is a cloud-based school management ERP developed by Sygul Technologies that handles everything from admissions and attendance to fee collection, transportation tracking, and exam management. Used by over 1,500 institutions and 11,000+ students, it offers a pay-per-student pricing model starting at just $0.07/student with a free tier for small schools up to 50 students.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely affordable at $0.07/student with a genuinely free tier for small institutions up to 50 students
- Comprehensive all-in-one ERP covering admissions, attendance, fees, exams, transport, library, and communication
- Clean, simple UI that requires minimal training and is accessible to non-technical school staff
- 24/7 free support included on all plans with frequent feature updates at no extra cost
- Cloud-based SaaS model accessible from any device without local installation or maintenance
Cons
- No native mobile apps — only accessible through web browser on mobile devices
- Relatively small user base compared to major competitors like PowerSchool or Gradelink
- Limited third-party integrations and API ecosystem for connecting with other school tools
- Primarily focused on K-12 and may lack advanced features needed by universities or large districts
Key Features
Admission Management
Manage the entire student admission process with online admission forms, document collection, and enrollment tracking.
Attendance Tracking
Record hourly, half-day, and full-day attendance with automatic SMS and email notifications to parents when students are absent.
Fee Management
Comprehensive fee collection and tracking system with support for multiple payment methods, due date reminders, and financial reporting.
Timetable Generator
Automated timetable creation tool that handles class scheduling, teacher assignments, and room allocation.
Examination Management
Full exam lifecycle management including exam scheduling, hall seating arrangements, grade entry, and report card generation.
School Bus Tracking
Live GPS tracking of school buses so parents can monitor vehicle locations in real-time and meet at pickup points on time.
Library Management
Automate book circulation, track overdue items, manage memberships, and generate library usage reports.
Communication Module
Send SMS, email, and in-app notifications to parents, students, and staff for fee reminders, closings, delays, and urgent broadcasts.
Parent & Student Portals
Dedicated portals for parents and students to view grades, attendance, fee status, timetables, and school announcements.
Certificate Generation
Create and print customized certificates including transfer certificates, bonafide certificates, and other institutional documents.
Pricing
- Up to 50 students
- All features included
- All portals access
- Free support
- Lifetime free updates
- Unlimited students
- All premium features
- 24/7 support
- Free updates
- All modules included
- Unlimited students
- No per-student charges
- All premium features
- Custom package
- Priority support
Best For
Small Private Schools
Budget-conscious private schools with fewer than 50 students can use the free Starter plan to digitize their entire administration without any cost.
K-12 School Administration
Primary and secondary schools needing a unified system for managing admissions, attendance, fees, exams, and parent communication from a single dashboard.
School Transport Management
Schools operating bus fleets can use live GPS tracking to ensure student safety and keep parents informed of real-time vehicle locations.
Multi-Branch Institutions
Educational groups managing multiple school branches can centralize administration and reporting across all locations through a single cloud platform.
Similar Tools
GreatSoft Secretarial
Cloud-based company secretarial software for accounting and legal firms
iVech
Cloud-based vehicle rental and fleet management software built by industry insiders.
Sentral
Australia's leading cloud-based school management platform
Dyflexis
Workforce management that puts the right person with the right skills in the right place
Advanta Rapid ERP
Award-winning school management and administration ERP system
M-Star School Expert System
Unified K-12 school management platform with AI-powered learning analytics