Before you read the comparison
Disclosure: AcadLynk is our own product, so treat our opinion accordingly. The comparisons below are based on publicly available information and on what schools tell us during evaluations. Vendors change their products and pricing, so verify current details directly with each vendor before deciding.
What Entab does genuinely well
Long-established deployments across a large number of Indian private schools, familiarity with CBSE and ICSE workflows, and an institutional presence that reassures management committees. Longevity in this market is not a small thing - a lot of school software vendors do not last a decade.
Why schools evaluate alternatives
Again, mostly fit and clarity rather than capability.
- Wanting a published price instead of a quote-only process
- A more modern interface for staff and parents
- Native mobile apps as the primary parent channel with push notifications
- Faster onboarding without a long implementation cycle
- Predictable costs for a single school of 150-500 students
Alternatives worth shortlisting
Three is enough for a real evaluation.
- Fedena - mature and highly customisable, hosted or self-managed
- Teachmint - teaching-first with strong mobile adoption
- MyClassboard or Campus 365 - cloud platforms used across schools and groups
- AcadLynk - our product: school operations, published pricing from Rs.2,399/month, apps for all roles included
Where AcadLynk fits and where it does not
AcadLynk suits schools that want operations working within a week at a published price, with apps parents actually use. It does not carry a decade-long deployment history, and for a large school group where an established vendor relationship and on-site presence matter most, Entab may still be the safer institutional choice. We would rather say that than oversell.
Questions that separate vendors quickly
Ask all of them the same five questions and compare the answers side by side.
- What is the total first-year cost including setup, migration and training?
- Is the parent app included or licensed per parent per year?
- Who migrates our existing data and how long does it take?
- Can we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
- What is the support response time during fee collection season?
Evaluate with one class, not a feature list
Import a single class into each shortlisted system and run two weeks of attendance, one fee cycle, one report card, and one targeted notice. Feature comparison tables hide the friction that only shows up in real use.
AcadLynk plans and pricing
AcadLynk offers simple, transparent pricing for alternatives and every other module, with a free 14-day trial on all plans, free done-for-you onboarding, and no setup fees. Most schools go live in about seven days.
| Plan | Best for | Students | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Single small school | Up to 200 | Rs.2,399/month |
| Premium | Growing school | Up to 500 | Rs.3,499/month |
| Enterprise | Multi-branch groups | Custom | Custom pricing |
Everything included in AcadLynk
Every AcadLynk plan is an all-in-one platform built for Indian schools across CBSE, ICSE and state boards.
- 18+ modules covering admissions, enrollment, attendance, timetables, homework, examinations and fees
- Parent and student mobile app with real-time attendance alerts, fee reminders and notices
- Five role-based logins: Super Admin, Admin, Teacher, Student and Parent
- Automatic report cards, promotions and academic-year management
- Online fee collection with automatic reminders and digital receipts
- White-label branding and a custom domain, with isolated data per branch
- Encrypted data, secure authentication and a 99.9% uptime guarantee
More about AcadLynk
How much does AcadLynk cost?
AcadLynk pricing starts at Rs.2,399/month for up to 200 students, Rs.3,499/month for up to 500 students, and custom Enterprise pricing for multi-branch school groups. Every plan includes a free 14-day trial.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan includes a free 14-day trial with access to all features and no credit card required, so you can test AcadLynk on a real class before deciding.
How long does setup take?
Most schools go live in about seven days. AcadLynk includes free done-for-you onboarding and imports your existing student, staff and fee data for you.
Is my school data secure?
Yes. AcadLynk uses encrypted data, secure role-based authentication for five user types, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee, with isolated data for each school or branch.
Which boards does AcadLynk support?
AcadLynk supports CBSE, ICSE and state-board schools, including academic-year cycles, grading, automatic report cards and promotions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Entab alternative for a CBSE school?
Shortlist by need: AcadLynk for published pricing and fast setup, Fedena for deep customisation, Teachmint for teaching-first mobile use. Compare with one real class before committing.
How much does AcadLynk cost compared to Entab?
AcadLynk publishes Rs.2,399/month for up to 200 students and Rs.3,499/month for up to 500. Entab pricing is quote-based, so ask for a first-year total to compare fairly.
Is switching mid-year risky?
Yes. Switch at the start of an academic year or term, never during a fee cycle, and confirm you can export your existing data first.
Does AcadLynk include parent mobile apps?
Yes, for admin, teacher, student and parent roles, included in both published plans with no per-parent charge.