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ProductivityAlternative to PowerSchoolAlternative to BlackbaudAlternative to Gradelink

openSIS

Commercial-grade open-source student information system and school administrative platform.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars340
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Student Transcripts SystemK12 Student RecordsSchool Gradebook PortalDistrict School SisEducation
Overview

Why consider openSIS?

openSIS is a commercial-grade open-source student information system used by K-12 school districts and colleges worldwide. It manages student demographics, gradebooks, attendance, health immunization records, transcripts, and parent access.

Guided learning

Learn openSIS by building

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

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Overview of openSIS

openSIS delivers enterprise school district features with secure role-based access for teachers, students, and parents.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/OS4ED/openSIS-Classic.git
2cd openSIS-Classic
3# Deploy on Apache/Nginx with PHP and MySQL

Open the setup wizard to create course schedules, assign classrooms, and generate student report card PDFs.

openSIS is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0.

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openSIS FAQs

openSIS is listed as a Productivity 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.

openSIS is listed under the GPL-2.0 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.

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