Edflo vs OurSchoolSoftware: An Honest Comparison for Pakistani Schools (2026)

The short version

Edflo suits schools that want every module (including HR and payroll) in one flat monthly price, a genuinely long trial to evaluate on real data, no upfront setup fee, and the option of a custom-branded app as they grow. OurSchoolSoftware suits very small or budget-first schools that want a free-forever plan, schools that specifically want biometric hardware attendance, or those happy to pay a one-time setup fee in exchange for a bundled school website.

Both run in the cloud, send WhatsApp and SMS alerts to parents, and offer mobile apps. The differences that actually decide it are trial length, setup fees, and whether HR/payroll and exams matter to you.

Pricing compared

The figures below reflect each vendor's public pricing as of July 2026. Always confirm the current numbers directly — both change.

Edflo publishes flat monthly pricing by school size: Premium starts at PKR 2,999/month for up to 150 students and rises in clear bands (PKR 4,999 up to 300, PKR 6,999 up to 700, and on up to PKR 19,999 for 2,000 students). There is no setup fee, every module is included, and data migration is free. Schools beyond 2,000 students, multi-branch chains, or those wanting their own branded app move to the Custom plan.

OurSchoolSoftware publishes tiered pricing too, but structures it differently: a Free Forever plan up to 100 students; a Starter plan at around Rs 3,000/month plus a one-time setup fee of about Rs 7,000 (up to 300 students); a Standard plan around Rs 5,000/month plus roughly Rs 5,000 setup (up to 800 students); and a Premium plan around Rs 10,000/month with free setup and unlimited students across up to five campuses.

• Entry price is similar — roughly PKR 2,999–3,000/month either way for a small school.
• Setup fees differ: Edflo charges none and includes free migration; OurSchoolSoftware's mid tiers add a one-time Rs 5,000–7,000 setup fee.
• Free tier: OurSchoolSoftware offers a free-forever plan up to 100 students; Edflo does not — it offers a full 15-day free trial instead.
• What's included per rupee differs — see the feature section: Edflo bundles HR/payroll and exams into every plan.

Free trial: 15 days vs 3 days

This is a bigger deal than it looks. Edflo gives every school a 15-day free trial with all premium features unlocked and no credit card. OurSchoolSoftware offers a 3-day free trial on its paid plans (alongside its free-forever tier).

Three days is rarely enough to import your data, train a few staff and see a real fee cycle or attendance week play out. Fifteen days lets you test the software the way you'll actually use it before any money changes hands — which is exactly when you learn whether onboarding and support are any good.

Features head to head

• Attendance — Both offer it. Edflo uses one-tap mobile marking with geofencing; OurSchoolSoftware emphasises biometric (fingerprint/face) and barcode options. Choose on whether you want hardware-based or mobile-first attendance.
• Fee management — Both handle collection with online payments; OurSchoolSoftware lists Easypaisa/JazzCash/bank/card, and Edflo automates challans, reminders and receipts. Confirm the exact payment gateways each supports for your bank.
• Communication — Both send WhatsApp and SMS alerts and offer a parent app.
• HR & payroll — Included in every Edflo plan; not emphasised in OurSchoolSoftware's public feature set. If you want staff payroll linked to attendance, this is a clear Edflo advantage — verify with OurSchoolSoftware directly if you need it.
• Exams & report cards — Core to Edflo (scheduling, grades, digital report cards); OurSchoolSoftware highlights digital ID cards, marksheets and certificates. Check depth against your exam workflow.
• Multi-branch — Edflo supports multi-branch (and a Custom branded app); OurSchoolSoftware supports up to five campuses on its Premium plan.
• Extras — OurSchoolSoftware bundles a free school website; Edflo bundles free data migration and on-site onboarding.

Where OurSchoolSoftware is the better fit

Being honest about this matters. OurSchoolSoftware is the stronger pick if you're a very small school that wants a genuinely free plan (up to 100 students) with no monthly cost, if biometric hardware attendance is a firm requirement, or if a bundled school website is valuable to you and a one-time setup fee isn't a dealbreaker. It's also an established name with a large stated install base (1,200+ schools across 32+ cities), which some buyers weigh heavily.

Where Edflo pulls ahead

• No setup fees, and free data migration from paper, Excel or your current system.
• A 15-day trial (vs 3 days) — enough time to evaluate on your own data before paying.
• HR and payroll included in every plan, linked to attendance.
• Exams, grades and digital report cards as a core module.
• A Custom plan with your own branded parent and teacher app as you scale.
• Islamabad-based team with on-site onboarding and priority support.

How to choose

Shortlist both, then decide on your real priorities. If you want the widest set of included modules, a long evaluation window and no upfront cost, Edflo fits. If a free-forever tier or biometric hardware is your non-negotiable, look hard at OurSchoolSoftware.

Whatever you do, run a real trial with your own students, staff and a live fee cycle — the trial tells you more about onboarding and support than any feature list. Edflo's 15 days gives you room to do that properly.