18.3
Nearpod is a platform for educators to create and deliver interactive lessons.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Educational Software in 2026
Educational software brings together tools for course authoring, assessments, live classes and gradebooks. Student information systems and classroom platforms can also connect through web, API and mobile apps. Android support varies by product. Check the platform details for Android, iOS, web, Windows or macOS access, then compare student limits, SSO support and the teaching features your school needs.
28.1
Google Classroom is a teaching and learning platform for educators and students.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.0
H5P is software for creating, sharing, and reusing interactive content, including videos, presentations, games, and quizzes.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPISelf-hosted
- 4
Gradescope
Gradescope helps instructors administer and grade assessments given online or in class.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.6Free plan - 5
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS is a student information system for school records and operations, with tools for attendance, grades, fees, families, and student support.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.4 - 6
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS is a cloud-based learning management system for creating and delivering courses, assessing learners, and communicating with them.
Open sourceAndroidiOSWebAPI7.2 - 7
Fedena
Fedena is a school management system for administrative and academic activities.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.2From $999 a year - 8
iSpring QuizMaker
iSpring QuizMaker creates quizzes, tests, surveys, and skill-practice activities for employee training and knowledge assessment.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.1From $470 a year - 9
Open edX
Open edX is an open-source platform for creating and delivering courses, combining authoring tools with a learner-facing learning management system.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.1Free plan - 10
TalentLMS
TalentLMS is a learning management platform for organizing training across employees, partners, or customers.
Free planAPI7.1From $119 a month - 11
Sakai
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.8Free plan - 12
Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus is a K–12 student information system for school districts, regional consortia, state education departments, and the federal government.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.7 - 13
ExamSoft
ExamSoft is a digital assessment platform for creating, administering, and grading exams, then producing performance reports.
iOSWebmacOSWindows6.6 - 14
Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Learn, now referred to as Blackboard LMS, is an institutional learning environment for organizations in higher education, government, business and K-12.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.5 - 15
LearnUpon
LearnUpon is an AI-driven learning management system for organizations training employees, customers, association members, or extended enterprise audiences.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.5 - 16
Schoology Learning
AndroidiOSWeb6.5 - 17
6.4From $1,549 a year - 18
Inspera Assessment
Inspera Assessment is a cloud-based digital assessment platform for exams, quizzes, coursework, take-home assignments, and portfolios.
iOSWebAPILinux6.3 - 19
Classter
Classter is a cloud-based platform for K12 schools, academies, colleges, and universities that brings student information and learning management together.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.2 - 20
Alma
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.1 - 21
FACTS SIS
FACTS SIS is a K-12 student information system for schools managing student, family, and staff records and coordinating school workflows.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.1 - 22
Skyward Qmlativ
Skyward Qmlativ is a paid education management system that combines student information system and enterprise resource planning capabilities for school districts.
AndroidiOSWeb6.1 - 23
Adobe Captivate
macOSWindows5.6From $39.99 a month - 24
Veracross
Veracross is a web-based school management platform designed exclusively for private and independent K-12 schools.
WebAPI5.6 - 25
Yenka Physics
Windows5.6
Choosing well
Check Android access first
FACTS SIS and Infinite Campus list Android among their supported platforms. Other tools may focus on web, iOS, Windows or macOS, so confirm the platform line before choosing.
If learners or staff use Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phones, check whether the required tasks work in the Android app or need a browser.
Match the teaching workflow
Compare assessment tools, live classes, gradebook features and course authoring support. A classroom platform may suit assignments, while an assessment-focused product may fit exam workflows.
Where enrolment size or access control is important, review each product's student limit and SSO support.
Compare plans and trials
Fedena, Google Classroom, Gradescope and H5P list a free plan. Adobe Captivate lists paid access from $39.99 per month on an annual plan, while Google Classroom lists paid access from $6 per user per year.
Some listings, including Alma, ExamSoft, FACTS SIS and Infinite Campus, give pricing only on request. Adobe Captivate offers a 30-day trial, Fedena a 14-day trial and Google Classroom a 60-day trial.
Review licence and platform fit
Some products in this category make their code open source. If you need to read or change code, review the licence and deployment requirements for that tool.
Web, API, Android, iOS, Windows and macOS support appear across the category. Confirm that the combination matches your devices and integrations.
Questions people ask
Which educational software has an Android app?
Android is listed as a platform for FACTS SIS and Infinite Campus. Check the current platform details for other products before choosing.
Are free plans available?
Yes. Fedena, Google Classroom, Gradescope and H5P are among the products listing free plans.
Do any paid educational software options include a trial?
Trial periods are listed for Adobe Captivate, Fedena and Google Classroom. Other products may publish pricing on request.
What features should schools compare?
Schools can compare free-plan terms, paid pricing, assessment tools, live classes, gradebooks, course authoring, mobile apps, student limits and SSO support.
Does the category include open-source software?
Some products in this category provide open-source code. Review the licence before changing or redistributing code.