InstiKit vs Fedena
Fedena is a long-running cloud school ERP sold in yearly plans. InstiKit can run in the cloud too, or on your own server with a one-time licence. Here is how the two compare on price, hosting and modules.
Facts checked on 20 October 2026.
Which one should you choose?
Choose InstiKit if
- You want to own your installation: a one-time licence from $49, running on your own server.
- You are a smaller school and want to pay per student, or start free with InstiKit Lite.
- You want free Android and iOS apps for teachers, parents and students.
- You want to start in the cloud and keep the option to self-host later, or the other way round.
Choose Fedena if
- You want a flat yearly fee with unlimited students for a large school.
- You need one of its specific integrations, such as QuickBooks, Paybooks or Azure.
- You want a 14-day free trial of a fully hosted service.
At a glance
| Feature | InstiKit | Fedena |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Cloud from ₹100 per student per year; self-hosted from $49 one-time (Lite free) | ₹50,000, ₹75,000 or ₹1,00,000 a year plus GST; Enterprise on request |
| Student limit | By Cloud plan (300, 800, 2,000 or unlimited); none when self-hosted | Unlimited students |
| Hosting | InstiKit Cloud, or your own server | Cloud hosting included |
| Source code | Self-hosted editions run from files on your server | Enterprise plan |
| Mobile apps | Free Android and iOS apps; white-label apps available | Branded iOS and Android apps; priced as a web-and-mobile option |
| Trial | Free demo account; Lite edition free | 14-day free trial |
Modules and features
| Feature | InstiKit | Fedena |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions, students and guardians | Included | Core module |
| Fees and online payments | Included, with Razorpay, CCAvenue, BillDesk, PayU and more | Finance is core; payment gateway integration is listed as a Premium module |
| Exams and report cards | Included | Core module |
| Online exams | Included | Listed as an Ultimate module |
| Hostel, transport, library and inventory | Included (hostel and mess with Premium) | Listed as Standard modules |
| HR and payroll | Included | Human resources is core |
| Tally integration | Included | Listed as a Premium module |
| Automatic timetable generation | InstiKit Cloud | Listed as an Ultimate module |
| Online classes (Zoom, Google Meet) | Included | Google Meet and BigBlueButton listed as Ultimate modules |
| Premium and Cloud | Not listed | |
| Multi-school | Premium; higher Cloud plans | Multi-school add-on |
| Android and iOS apps | Free on the app stores; white-label apps available | Branded apps |
InstiKit edition details are on the edition comparison.
What it costs in practice
A school with 500 students over three years, before taxes.
InstiKit
- InstiKit Cloud Growth (₹150 per student per year × 500 × 3 years)
- ₹2,25,000
- Or InstiKit Premium, self-hosted (one-time) plus your own server
- $299
Fedena
- Fedena Standard (₹50,000 × 3 years)
- ₹1,50,000
- Fedena Ultimate (₹1,00,000 × 3 years)
- ₹3,00,000
Listed prices on the date shown below. Fedena prices are plus GST, and its plans differ in which modules they include. Fedena's flat fee becomes cheaper per student as a school grows.
Switching from Fedena
- 1Export students, guardians and staff from Fedena 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 an academic year 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 Fedena alternative?
Yes, if you want to self-host with a one-time licence, pay per student, or get free mobile apps. Fedena suits large schools that want a flat yearly fee with unlimited students on a fully hosted service.
How much does Fedena cost compared with InstiKit?
Fedena lists ₹50,000, ₹75,000 and ₹1,00,000 a year plus GST, with Enterprise on request. InstiKit Cloud costs ₹100 to ₹250 per student per year, and self-hosted editions are a one-time $49 or $299, with Lite free.
Can I self-host Fedena?
Fedena's paid plans include cloud hosting, and its Enterprise plan lists product source code. Every InstiKit self-hosted edition runs on your own server.
Can I move my data from Fedena 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
Fedena is a product of Foradian Technologies, which is not affiliated with InstiKit. Facts were checked on 20 October 2026 from the public pages below and may have changed since.