Free edition
₹0
Every module, free for up to 50 students
Schools with up to 50 students, or a pilot in one class of a larger school.
Download free editionFour editions, one set of features
Install SchoolAdminCE on your own computer or use it in the cloud. The modules are the same; you choose by where it runs and how many people use it.
Starter edition
₹10,000
One-time licence + 18% GST (₹1,800) = ₹11,800
Student records and fees, on one computer, without network (LAN) access; staff can have separate logins on that computer. No limit on the number of students.
Ask for a quoteSolo (Offline) edition
₹24,500
One-time licence + 18% GST (₹4,410) = ₹28,910
Every module, for a school where several staff work at the same time over the school network, each with their own login. No limit on the number of students.
Ask for a quoteCloud edition
₹65,000
Licence + 18% GST (₹11,700) = ₹76,700, first year’s AMC included
Schools and groups that want access from anywhere without running a server. No limit on the number of students.
Sign upCompare the editions
Free, Starter and Solo (Offline) run on your own computer. Cloud is hosted by us.
| Free | Starter | Solo (Offline) | Cloud | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Your own computer | Your own computer | Your own computer or server | MarvelSoft’s secure cloud server |
| Needs internet | No | No | No | Yes |
| Students | Up to 50 | No limit | No limit | No limit |
| Users | — | Separate logins on one computer, no network access | Multiple users over the school network, up to 200 at once | Multiple users |
| Modules | Every module | Student records and fees | Every module | Every module |
| Cost | Free | ₹10,000 + 18% GST (₹1,800) = ₹11,800, one time | ₹24,500 + 18% GST (₹4,410) = ₹28,910, one time | ₹65,000 + 18% GST (₹11,700) = ₹76,700 |
| Annual maintenance (AMC) | — | No AMC | Optional, ₹20,000 + 18% GST (₹3,600) = ₹23,600 a year | First year included; from the second year ₹20,000 + 18% GST (₹3,600) = ₹23,600 a year |
| Multi-school and multi-campus | No | No | No | Yes, on request |
| Parent app | Works with offline installations | — | Free | Free |
| Licence | — | One time, tied to your database, not transferable | One time, tied to your database, not transferable | Licensed for use as a managed service; no offline installation |
| Updates | Check the release notes | Check the release notes | Managed by MarvelSoft with AMC; otherwise check the release notes | Managed by MarvelSoft with AMC (first year included) |
| Support | Tutorials, documentation and videos | One month free, then ₹2,500 + 18% GST (₹450) = ₹2,950 per support call, covering 2–3 issues, training or configuration | One month free; one year with AMC, or without it ₹2,500 + 18% GST (₹450) = ₹2,950 per support call, covering 2–3 issues, training or configuration | With AMC (first year included) |
| Email support, videos and documentation | Videos and documentation | Free | Free | Free |
| Your data | On your computer, with backup and restore | On your computer, with backup and restore | On your computer, with backup and restore | On AWS, encrypted in transit, with Excel export |
Prices are in INR and shown without GST; GST at 18% is added and shown separately on the invoice. For a quote, email sales@marvelsoft.co.in or call +91 95350 41234. Prices are also listed on the MarvelSoft eStore.
What the Cloud edition includes
One Cloud plan with every module: ₹65,000 + 18% GST (₹11,700) = ₹76,700, including the first year’s annual maintenance. From the second year, annual maintenance is ₹20,000 + 18% GST (₹3,600) = ₹23,600 a year. Prices are in INR. The parent app is free.
| Cloud ₹65,000 + 18% GST = ₹76,700 | |
|---|---|
| Students | |
| Student information | Included |
| Student reports | Included |
| Student import | Included |
| Student attendance | Included |
| Report cards (CBSE, State Board, ICSE) | Included |
| Hall tickets | Included |
| Staff | |
| Staff information | Included |
| Staff reports | Included |
| Staff import | Included |
| Staff attendance | Included |
| Biometric attendance (eSSL) | Included |
| Staff payroll | Included |
| Fees and expenses | |
| Fee payment | Included |
| Fee dues | Included |
| Fee reports | Included |
| Cash book | Included |
| Expense summary | Included |
| Income and expense statement | Included |
| Tools | |
| Webcam photo manager | Included |
| Barcode | Included |
| Visitor Manager | Included |
| Contact Manager | Included |
| Activity Book | Included |
| Settings and graphs | |
| User roles | Included |
| Multiple users | Included |
| Default configuration | Included |
| Student count, fee, attendance and expense graphs | Included |
| Communication | |
| Parent app | Free |
| Transactional emails | 1,000 free a month |
| SMS and email alerts | Usage charged |
| WhatsApp module | Usage charged |
| Chat module | Usage charged |
| Video conferencing | Included |
| Paid additions | |
| Transport module | Paid addition |
| Library management | Paid addition |
| Email, WhatsApp and SMS campaigns | Paid addition |
| Support | |
| Email, documentation and videos | Included |
| Voice, chat and remote desktop support | With AMC |
| Response time | 30 minutes |
What you pay for, and what you do not
- Licence
- Free up to 50 students. Starter ₹10,000 and Solo (Offline) ₹24,500, each a one-time licence + 18% GST, with no limit on the number of students. These licences are tied to your database and are not transferable, so back up the database regularly and keep a copy on a separate disk; a new licence is charged as a new purchase. Cloud ₹65,000 + 18% GST is a managed service, licensed for use, with no offline installation.
- Annual maintenance
- AMC covers support services and updates: ₹20,000 + 18% GST (₹3,600) = ₹23,600 a year. Cloud includes the first year, and AMC applies from the second year. On Solo (Offline), AMC is optional and gives one year of support.
- Support
- Starter and Solo (Offline) include one month of free support. After that, without AMC, support is charged per call at ₹2,500 + 18% GST (₹450) = ₹2,950, and one call can cover 2–3 issues, training or configuration. Email support, videos and documentation are free: we reply to email requests at no extra cost.
- Updates
- Defect fixes and enhancements to the modules you already have are free. With AMC, the MarvelSoft team manages updates; without it, check the release notes to confirm a new release is compatible before you install it.
- Upgrades
- Moving to a new edition is charged at the new edition’s price, with a discount, plus data migration charges.
- Messages
- SMS, WhatsApp and chat usage is charged separately. On Cloud, 1,000 transactional emails a month are free. The parent app is free on Solo (Offline) and Cloud.
- Extra campuses
- Starter, Solo (Offline) and Cloud have no limit on the number of students. Groups of schools can ask for a multi-school account on the Cloud edition.
- Refunds
- Please evaluate with the free edition first. Sales are final except in the cases listed in our refund policy.
How school software is usually priced
Before comparing quotes, check which model each vendor uses and where the cost grows.
| Model | Suits | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Per-student pricing | Small schools | Becomes expensive as student numbers grow |
| Flat annual subscription | Mid-sized schools | Often modular, with hidden extras |
| One-time lifetime licence | Stable, offline-ready schools | Needs an upfront budget and a local computer |
Our guide on how to evaluate school software on price walks through total cost of ownership, add-on charges and return on investment.
Pricing questions
Which edition do I need?
There are four editions. Free, Solo (Offline) and Cloud include every module; Starter covers student records and fees. They also differ in where the software runs and how many people use it.
- Free. Installed on your own computer, with every module, for schools with up to 50 students. Also the way to pilot the software in one class.
- Starter. Student records and fees, installed on one computer, without network (LAN) access; staff can have separate logins on that computer. No limit on the number of students.
- Solo (Offline). Every module, installed on your own computer or server, for several staff working at the same time. No limit on the number of students.
- Cloud. Hosted by us and used from anywhere, with every module. No limit on the number of students.
The pricing page compares them side by side. If you are unsure, write to support@marvelsoft.co.in and tell us your student strength and how many people will use the software.
What is the price of the software?
- Free edition: no charge for schools with up to 50 students.
- Starter edition (student records and fees): ₹10,000 + 18% GST (₹1,800) = ₹11,800, a one-time licence.
- Solo (Offline) edition (every module): ₹24,500 + 18% GST (₹4,410) = ₹28,910, a one-time licence.
- Cloud edition: ₹65,000 + 18% GST (₹11,700) = ₹76,700.
- Annual maintenance (AMC): ₹20,000 + 18% GST (₹3,600) = ₹23,600 a year. Cloud includes the first year; Solo (Offline) can take it as an option.
- Support: one month free on Starter and Solo (Offline). After that, without AMC, support is ₹2,500 + 18% GST (₹450) = ₹2,950 per support call, and one call can cover 2–3 issues, training or configuration. Email support, videos and documentation are free.
Starter, Solo (Offline) and Cloud have no limit on the number of students, and the parent app is free on Solo (Offline) and Cloud. Prices are in INR and shown without GST; GST at 18% is added and shown separately on the invoice. SMS, WhatsApp and chat usage is charged separately, and some Cloud additions such as transport and library management are priced on their own. For a quote, email sales@marvelsoft.co.in or call +91 95350 41234.
What are the AMC charges after the first year?
Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC) cover support services and updates: ₹20,000 + 18% GST (₹3,600) = ₹23,600 a year. The Cloud edition includes the first year, and AMC applies from the second year. On the Solo (Offline) edition, AMC is optional and gives one year of support. The Starter edition has no AMC. Starter and Solo (Offline) include one month of free support; after that, without AMC, support is charged per call at ₹2,500 + 18% GST (₹450) = ₹2,950, and one call can cover 2–3 issues, training or configuration. Email support, videos and documentation are free: we reply to email requests at no extra cost. Email support@marvelsoft.co.in or call +91 95350 41234 and we will confirm the amount for your school.
Can we move our licence to another school or computer?
Licences are not transferable. The Starter and Solo (Offline) licences are tied to your school’s database, so back up the database regularly and keep a copy on a separate disk for future use. A new licence request for Starter or Solo (Offline) is charged as a new purchase.
Cloud is a managed service: it is licensed for use, and there is no offline installation.
Is the free edition free forever?
Yes. The Free edition on your own computer is free for as long as your school has up to 50 students, with every module.
Do we have to pay extra for software updates?
We update the software regularly with defect fixes, minor enhancements and education board requirements. Fixes and enhancements to the modules you already have are free of cost, and you are notified when they are released.
With AMC (the first year is included on Cloud), the MarvelSoft team manages the updates for you. Without AMC, check the release notes before you install a new release, to confirm it is compatible with your installation.
Moving to a new edition is a paid upgrade: the new edition’s price, with a discount, plus data migration charges. Email sales@marvelsoft.co.in or call +91 95350 41234 for a quote.
A significantly new feature may carry a nominal cost for existing customers. If you suggest a feature that is useful for any school and we add it to our roadmap, it is free for you when it is released.
Test it fully before you spend anything
SchoolAdminCE is free for up to 50 students, with every module switched on. Install it, enter one class, collect one day of fees, and decide from there.