InstiKit vs eSchool SaaS
eSchool SaaS is a Laravel and Flutter multi-school system sold on CodeCanyon, aimed at people who want to run school software as a subscription business. InstiKit offers the same choice through its SaaS Business Edition, alongside single-school and multi-branch editions.
Facts checked on 24 October 2026.
Which one should you choose?
Choose InstiKit if
- You need library, hostel, inventory, SMS or biometric attendance, which eSchool SaaS does not list.
- You run one school or a group of branches and do not need a SaaS panel, so a $49 or $299 licence on ordinary hosting is enough.
- You plan a SaaS business and want free server setup and a demo client account set up for you.
- You want free Android and iOS apps that are already published, with white-label apps available.
Choose eSchool SaaS if
- You want a low-cost multi-school SaaS script with subscription packages, school domains and billing built in.
- You want the Flutter app source code to publish apps under your own name.
- You already run eSchool SaaS and your client schools are trained on it.
At a glance
| Feature | InstiKit | eSchool SaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Licence price | Lite free, Regular $49 direct ($59 on CodeCanyon), Premium $299 (one-time); SaaS Business Edition $999, or $4,999 with full source | Regular $79 on CodeCanyon; Extended $899 on the vendor's own store |
| Charging schools for access | SaaS Business Edition, from $999 one-time | Extended licence (the regular licence is for products end users are not charged for) |
| Framework | Laravel, Vue.js 3, Tailwind CSS | Laravel 13, Flutter apps, MySQL |
| Server | PHP 8.x, MySQL, shared server or VPS | VPS required: 2+ CPU cores, 4+ GB RAM, 50+ GB disk |
| Multi-school | Multi-branch with Premium; SaaS edition gives each client a subdomain | Built in; each school gets a separate database |
| Support included | 12 months when bought direct (6 months for Regular on CodeCanyon) | 6 months, with lifetime updates |
| Mobile apps | Free Android and iOS apps; white-label apps available | Two Flutter apps (student and parent, staff) with source code; dedicated school apps add-on ($10) |
| Latest release | Version 5.7.0, July 2026 | Version 1.12.0, October 2026 |
Modules and features
| Feature | InstiKit | eSchool SaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions, students and guardians | Included | Included, with an online admission form |
| Fees and online payments | Included, with Razorpay, CCAvenue, BillDesk, PayU and more | Included, with Razorpay, Stripe, Flutterwave and Paystack |
| Exams and report cards | Regular and above | Online and offline exams included |
| Attendance | Included; QR attendance for students and staff | Included; QR attendance for staff |
| Biometric attendance | Premium (device integration) | Not listed |
| HR and payroll | Included | Staff, leave and payroll included |
| Transport and bus tracking | Regular and above, with bus tracking and pickup and drop attendance | Included, with live bus tracking |
| Library, hostel and inventory | Library and inventory in Regular; hostel in Premium | Not listed |
| WhatsApp and SMS | SMS included; WhatsApp in Premium | WhatsApp integration; SMS not listed |
| Online classes | Included (Zoom, Google Meet) | Online class links |
| School website | School website CMS with pages, menus, blogs and news | Website builder for each school |
| Subscription billing for client schools | SaaS Business Edition | Included: packages, renewals and invoices |
| Multi-language and right-to-left | Included | Included |
InstiKit edition details are on the edition comparison.
What it costs in practice
One school that wants transport, library and mobile apps, running on its own server.
InstiKit
- InstiKit Regular (transport, library, inventory, 12 months support, bought direct)
- $49
- Android and iOS apps
- Free
- Hosting
- Shared server or VPS
eSchool SaaS
- eSchool SaaS regular licence (includes two Flutter apps)
- $79
- Library module
- Not listed
- Hosting
- VPS required
Listed prices on the date shown below, before taxes and Envato fees. To charge schools for access, eSchool SaaS needs its extended licence ($899 on WRTeam's store), and InstiKit needs its SaaS Business Edition: $999 one-time, or $4,999 with full customizable source, both with free installation.
Switching from eSchool SaaS
- 1Export students, guardians and staff from eSchool SaaS 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.
- 3If you run several client schools, move them one at a time, starting with a school that is ready to test.
- 4Premium and the SaaS Business Edition include free installation, and our team can help plan the move.
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 eSchool SaaS alternative?
Yes, if you need library, hostel, inventory or biometric attendance, want to run a single school on ordinary hosting, or want free installation for a SaaS business. eSchool SaaS suits buyers who want a low-cost multi-school script with Flutter app source code.
Can I sell eSchool SaaS subscriptions on the regular licence?
The CodeCanyon regular licence covers an end product that end users are not charged for. Charging schools needs the extended licence, which WRTeam lists at $899 on its own store. InstiKit sells the SaaS Business Edition for this use, from $999 one-time.
Does eSchool SaaS need a VPS?
Yes. Its listing says a VPS is mandatory, with at least 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM and 50 GB disk. A single-school InstiKit installation runs on a shared server or a VPS.
Which has more school modules?
InstiKit lists library, hostel, inventory, SMS and biometric attendance, which the eSchool SaaS listing does not. Both include a school website builder and bus tracking.
Can I move my data from eSchool SaaS 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
eSchool SaaS is a product of WRTeam, which is not affiliated with InstiKit. Facts were checked on 24 October 2026 from the public pages below and may have changed since.