InstiKit vs Classe365
Classe365 is a cloud student information system for schools, universities and academies, priced as a core module plus monthly add-ons. InstiKit is a school ERP you can run in the cloud or on your own server. Here is how they compare.
Facts checked on 24 October 2026.
Which one should you choose?
Choose InstiKit if
- You want fees, online payments, admissions and accounting included rather than paid for as monthly add-ons.
- You need transport, hostel or HR and payroll, which Classe365 does not list.
- You want to own your installation with a one-time licence, or white-label the whole product through the Reseller or SaaS editions.
- You are a K-12 school in India and want local payment gateways, Tally and per-student pricing in rupees.
Choose Classe365 if
- You run a university, academy or corporate training programme and need degree audit, alumni or education agent modules.
- You want a hosted service with a 15-day free trial and no credit card.
- You want to pay monthly and switch add-on modules on and off during the subscription.
At a glance
| Feature | InstiKit | Classe365 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Cloud from ₹100 per student per year; self-hosted from $49 one-time (Lite free) | Core module $100 a month for 1 to 100 students; add-ons $75 a month each; 10% off when billed yearly |
| Hosting | InstiKit Cloud, or your own server | Cloud only |
| Self-hosting and source files | Every self-hosted edition runs from files on your server | Not offered |
| Setup and migration | Premium includes free installation | No setup fee; virtual setup and data migration from $2 per student |
| Mobile apps | Free Android and iOS apps; white-label apps available | Classe365-branded iOS and Android apps in the core module |
| White label | Reseller licences from $49 and SaaS Business Edition from $999 (one-time) | Web portal add-on ($75 a month): custom domain, logo and colours |
| Trial | Free demo account; Lite edition free | 15-day free trial |
| Audience | Schools, school groups, resellers and SaaS operators | Schools, universities, academies and corporate learning |
Modules and features
| Feature | InstiKit | Classe365 |
|---|---|---|
| Students, attendance and timetable | Included | Core module |
| Gradebook, report cards and transcripts | Included | Core module |
| Admissions and enquiry forms | Included | CRM add-on ($75 a month, up to 2,000 submissions) |
| Fees and online payments | Included, with Razorpay, CCAvenue, BillDesk, PayU and more | Fee and invoicing add-on ($75 a month) |
| Finance and accounting | Included, with Tally integration | Finance add-on ($75 a month) |
| Online learning and exams | Online classes and online exams included | LMS add-on ($75 a month) |
| SMS and email | Included; WhatsApp in Premium | SMS and email engine in the core module |
| Transport and hostel | Transport in Regular; hostel and mess in Premium | Not listed |
| HR and payroll | Included | Not listed |
| Library | Regular and above | Listed |
| Biometric and QR attendance | QR included; biometric in Premium | Not listed |
| Multi-campus | Premium; higher Cloud plans | Supported |
| Alumni, fundraising, degree audit | Not offered | Add-ons ($75 a month each) |
InstiKit edition details are on the edition comparison.
What it costs in practice
A school with 100 students that needs admissions, fee collection with online payments and accounting, for one year, before taxes.
InstiKit
- InstiKit Cloud Starter (₹100 per student per year × 100)
- ₹10,000
- Or InstiKit Regular, self-hosted (one-time, bought direct) plus your own server
- $49
Classe365
- Classe365 core module ($100 × 12 months)
- $1,200
- CRM, enrol and forms add-on ($75 × 12 months)
- $900
- Fee and invoicing add-on ($75 × 12 months)
- $900
- Finance and accounting add-on ($75 × 12 months)
- $900
Listed prices on the date shown below. The Classe365 total is $3,900 billed monthly, or about $3,510 with the 10% yearly discount. Classe365 prices for more than 100 students are set by its tier selector and were not shown publicly.
Switching from Classe365
- 1Export students, guardians and staff from Classe365 as spreadsheets.
- 2Import them into InstiKit with the built-in student, guardian, employee and fee payment imports, then set up classes, fee structures and exams.
- 3Time the switch for the start of a term so fee and attendance records begin cleanly.
- 4Our team can help plan the move, and Premium includes free installation.
See InstiKit with your own eyes
Get a free demo school account with sample data, or start with InstiKit Lite, which is free for small schools.
Frequently asked questions
Is InstiKit a good Classe365 alternative?
Yes, for K-12 schools that want fees, admissions and accounting included, need transport, hostel or payroll, or want to self-host. Classe365 suits universities, academies and training providers that want a hosted system with modules such as degree audit and alumni.
How much does Classe365 cost compared with InstiKit?
Classe365 lists its core module at $100 a month for up to 100 students, with add-ons such as fees, CRM and finance at $75 a month each. InstiKit Cloud costs ₹100 to ₹250 per student per year with those modules included, and self-hosted editions are a one-time $49 or $299, with Lite free.
Can I self-host Classe365?
No. Classe365 says it is fully cloud-based and does not need to be installed on your servers. Every InstiKit self-hosted edition runs on your own server, and InstiKit Cloud is available if you prefer hosting.
Which is better for resellers, InstiKit or Classe365?
Classe365 runs a reseller programme with a $2,000 fee and 15% to 30% commission, and its white label add-on rebrands the web portal. InstiKit's Reseller licences (from $49 one-time) and SaaS Business Edition (from $999 one-time) let you run the product under your own brand, set your own prices and host it yourself, with no programme fee.
Can I move my data from Classe365 to InstiKit?
Yes. Export students, guardians and staff as spreadsheets and import them into InstiKit. Classes, fee structures and exam settings are set up once in InstiKit.
Sources
Classe365 is a product of 365 Software, which is not affiliated with InstiKit. Facts were checked on 24 October 2026 from the public pages below and may have changed since.