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Gibbon

Flexible, open-source school management and student information system.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars2.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
School Information SystemStudent ManagementGradebook SoftwarePhpEducational Erp
Overview

Why consider Gibbon?

Gibbon is a free, open-source School Information System (SIS) and student administration platform written in PHP. Gibbon coordinates student admissions, attendance, gradebooks, timetables, lesson planning, and parent communication portals for K-12 schools and educational institutions.

Guided learning

Learn Gibbon by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Gibbon

Gibbon manages academic records, attendance records, and faculty timetable scheduling.

Quickstart

bash
1# Install Gibbon Core on PHP 8.x / MySQL

Gibbon is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Gibbon FAQs

Gibbon is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Gibbon is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Gibbon is listed as an alternative to PowerSchool. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.