1. Frappe Education
Frappe Technologies · Mumbai · School & college ERP · 4.7/5
Open-source education ERP.
Free
Free plan available
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School & college ERP · Alternatives
Best SWAYAM alternatives in India (2026)
SWAYAM is a school & college erp product from Government of India, New Delhi, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 18 have a free plan, 16 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to SWAYAM are Frappe Education (Free), GrayQuest (Free), Shiksha (Free), Eduvanz (Free) and Fee Management by Jodo (Free). Frappe Education is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.
SWAYAM alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches SWAYAM'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | SWAYAM (current) | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Frappe Education | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  GrayQuest | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Shiksha | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Eduvanz | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Fee Management by Jodo | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Propelld | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Uniapply | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Collegedunia | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  CollegeDekho | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Leverage Edu | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Teachmint for Institutes | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  OpenEduCat | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Campus 365 | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Khan Academy | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Yocket | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Doubtnut | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Creator School | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  ClassDojo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Seesaw | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Remind | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 SWAYAM alternatives in detail
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Free plan available
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5. Fee Management by Jodo
Jodo · Bengaluru · School & college ERP · 4.6/5
Fee financing and collection built in Bengaluru.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
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How to choose a SWAYAM 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.
SWAYAM alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to SWAYAM in 2026?+
The closest matches to SWAYAM on App Advisor are Frappe Education (Free), GrayQuest (Free), Shiksha (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match SWAYAM, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to SWAYAM?+
Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Frappe Education (Free), GrayQuest (Free), Shiksha (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to SWAYAM?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Creator School starts lowest at ₹600/mo. Frappe Education also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to SWAYAM?+
Yes. 16 alternatives are built in India, including Frappe Education (Free), GrayQuest (Free), Shiksha (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
SWAYAM vs Frappe Education: which is better?+
Frappe Education is the closest match to SWAYAM in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these SWAYAM alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in school & college erp or a category SWAYAM also covers, and Government of India'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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