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What it is

RosarioSIS is a free, open-source student information system for school management, designed primarily for K-12 schools and adaptable to universities, academies and institutes. Its web application includes student records, grades, schedules, attendance, billing, discipline and food service. Student and parent portals, online registration and PDF document generation support school and family administration. The responsive design supports tablets and smartphones, and the project lists translations in 12 languages. RosarioSIS runs on PHP with PostgreSQL or MySQL and can be accessed from an internet-connected computer. Its Moodle integration can synchronize users, courses, schedules, events, assignments and portal notes. Hosted options list additional integrations including Google and Microsoft single sign-on, PayPal and Stripe registration, and Jitsi Meet. Schools can self-host or use the hosted service with one-click installation and support. Self-hosting requires PHP and a SQL database, and the school must install new releases to keep the system secure. Self-hosted use is free; hosted PRIMARY is €24 per month and PREMIUM is €36 per month.

Spec sheet

What it does
RosarioSIS is a free, open-source web-based student information and school-management system covering students, grades, scheduling, attendance, billing, discipline and food service.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Purpose
RosarioSIS is a free, open-source student information system for school management, primarily designed for K-12 schools and adaptable to universities, academies and institutes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
API
A separate REST API plugin provides JWT authentication, an example client and read-only GET mode, with a 1,000-record page limit to reduce scraping.Read 14 Oct 2026 · gitlab.com
Integrations
Official and independent listings identify Moodle, PayPal, Stripe, Google login and Microsoft login integrations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goodfirms.co
Support
The maker offers installation for €60 and email support starting at €60 per month, covering use, configuration and consulting.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · rosariosis.org
Accounting and billing
Accounting and Student Billing cover school income and expenses, staff payments, student fees, balances, statements, invoices and receipts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Attendance
Teachers can take attendance, record absences and comments, and consult attendance and completion reports.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Communication
Messaging, email and SMS add-ons support communication among administrators, teachers, parents and students, including attachments and notifications.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Company location
Goodfirms lists RosarioSIS headquarters as France.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goodfirms.co
Company origin
The project identifies its first release as July 2013 and its maintainer as François Jacquet in public GitLab repositories.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Core modules
The web application includes student, grade, scheduling, attendance, student billing, discipline and food service modules.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Discipline
The Discipline module records referrals, produces referral breakdowns and allows the discipline form to be configured.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Documentation
Documentation includes installation guides for Linux, Windows, Mac, cPanel, Softaculous and Docker, role-specific handbooks, sample reports, tips, a wiki and video tutorials.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Documentation and installation
The documentation lists installation guidance for GNU/Linux, Windows, Mac, cPanel, Softaculous and Docker.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Extensibility
The product supports additional modules, plugins, themes, translations through Poedit and Moodle integration setup.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Food service
Food Service supports menu design, meal tracking, student and staff accounts, transactions, statements and reports.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Grades and report cards
The system configures grading scales, records grades and comments, calculates report-card results and flags anomalous grades.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Hardware guidance
The site lists minimum RAM of 1 GB for 250 students, 2 GB for 750 students and 3 GB for 1,000 or more students.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Hosted plan limits
The hosted page says schools with more than 1,000 students should contact the provider for pricing, while student limits can be selected and plans automatically grow with the school.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Hosted service
RosarioSIS cloud hosting includes one-click installation and support, and the maker advertises a 30-day free trial.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Languages
The official site lists French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Czech, Greek, Turkish, German, Vietnamese and Bulgarian translations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Languages and devices
The site says the responsive design supports tablets and smartphones and lists translations in French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Czech, Greek, Turkish, German, Vietnamese and Bulgarian.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Licence
The core project is licensed under GNU GPL version 2 or later and may be used, modified and distributed freely.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Limit: interface refinement
A Goodfirms review calls for improvements in interface clarity, performance optimization and feature flexibility.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goodfirms.co
Limit: OAuth
A reviewer reports that RosarioSIS lacks a built-in OAuth 2.0 setup, although Google and Facebook login options are available.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goodfirms.co
Limit: setup and learning curve
Independent reviews describe installation and initial configuration as difficult or time-consuming for some organizations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Maker background
The project page says RosarioSIS began as a project for Nuestra Señora del Rosario school in Colombia and was based on Centre/SIS, with RosarioSIS publicly released as free software.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Moodle integration
Its Moodle integration can synchronize users, courses, schedules, events, assignments and portal notes between RosarioSIS and Moodle.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Notable changelog
The Public Pages plugin changelog records a 9 October 2026 fix for a hacking-attempt issue involving outdated CSRF tokens.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Other integrations
The hosted solutions page lists Google and Microsoft single sign-on, PayPal and Stripe registration, Jitsi Meet, FET timetable imports, and TTHotel smart-lock integration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Praise: breadth and integrations
Reviewers praise the all-in-one coverage, free plugins and modules, and built-in Moodle integration that can create users and enroll them in courses.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: flexibility and support
Independent reviewers repeatedly praise customization, responsive support, reliability and the ability to receive modules developed for specific school needs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goodfirms.co
Project community
The project site provides a public forum and invites community contributions, particularly translations and bug reports.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Rating on G2
4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
3.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Goodfirms
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · goodfirms.co
Rating on Software Advice
4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on SourceForge
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Reports and exports
RosarioSIS generates PDF documents and charts and exports listings to Excel, CSV and XML.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Responsive access
The interface is designed to work on tablets and smartphones as well as computers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Scheduling
School and scheduling tools configure calendars, periods, grade levels, courses and timetables.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Security and data protection
The hosted service states that data stays in Europe, is backed up in two locations, remains customer property, and is not shared or used for advertising or profiling.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Security and privacy
The hosted plans list HTTPS encryption, with backup retention of 7 days for PRIMARY and 30 days for PREMIUM; the hosted service also advertises privacy and security and daily backups.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Self-hosting
Self-hosted deployment runs on customer web hosting or a computer, with PHP and a SQL database; the customer must apply new releases to stay secure.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Self-hosting limit
Self-hosted users need PHP and a SQL database and must install updates when new releases are available to keep the system secure.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Student and parent access
It provides student and parent portals, online user and student registration, and PDF document generation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Student records
The Students functionality stores enrollment, demographic details, photos, addresses, contacts and medical information, with custom fields and reporting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
System requirements
Minimum requirements listed are PHP 5.5.9+, PostgreSQL 9.2+ or MySQL 5.6+/MariaDB, and Apache or Nginx.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Target institutions
The product is primarily aimed at K-12 schools but is described as adaptable to universities, academies and institutes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Technology
RosarioSIS is powered by PHP and PostgreSQL or MySQL and runs as a web application accessible from a computer connected to the Internet.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org

Plans and prices

RosarioSIS self-hosted Free Free software; requires PHP and a SQL database; school manages updates Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Self-hosted RosarioSIS Free Requires PHP and SQL database · customer manages updates Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
PRIMARY €24 a month €24 per month Unlimited staff, parents and schools; student limit selectable; email support; 7-day backup retention Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
PRIMARY cloud €24 a month monthly Unlimited staff and parents · unlimited schools · student allowance shown on signup Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
PREMIUM €36 a month €36 per month Unlimited staff, parents and schools; student limit selectable; priority email support; 30-day backup retention Read 7 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
PREMIUM cloud €36 a month monthly Unlimited staff and parents · unlimited schools · priority email · 30-day backup retention · premium modules Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.com
Basic $49 a month monthly Cloud deployment · TrustRadius listing Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Email support €60 a month starting monthly price Use, configuration and consulting support Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Installation service €60, paid once one-time service Installation on customer server, hosting space or computer Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org
Premium Bundle €599, paid once one-time purchase All listed premium modules and plugins · 30 days email support · updates for one year Read 14 Oct 2026 · rosariosis.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Includes attendance, grade and billing modules
  • Student and parent portals are available
  • Moodle can sync courses and schedules
  • Responsive design supports tablets and smartphones

Limits

  • Self-hosting requires PHP and an SQL database
  • Self-hosted schools manage updates
  • PRIMARY backup retention is 7 days

Who it suits

It suits K-12 schools seeking a school-management system, as well as universities, academies and institutes able to adapt it. Schools can choose self-hosting or the hosted service.

RosarioSIS in depth

Read the full write-up

RosarioSIS is a web-based student information system for K–12 schools, with room to adapt to universities, academies and institutes. It suits schools that want broad administrative coverage and can choose between maintaining an installation themselves and paying for cloud hosting. The open-source edition removes the software charge, not the work of keeping it secure and current.

Overview

RosarioSIS brings student records, grades, scheduling, attendance, billing, discipline and food service into one application. Student and parent portals, online registration and PDF document generation extend its reach from administration to family-facing processes. That breadth can reduce the need to split routine school operations across separate systems, but schools should weigh that convenience against their capacity to manage the installation or the recurring cost of hosting.

The project began as a system for Nuestra Señora del Rosario school in Colombia and was based on Centre/SIS. It is now free software, with a public forum and an invitation for community contributions, especially translations and bug reports.

Key features

Administration and family access

Attendance tracking, a gradebook, fee management, and admissions and enrollment cover central school workflows. Student and parent portals provide a way for families and learners to access the system, while online registration can bring enrollment into the same application. Schools looking for this range in one system have a credible starting point; those with specialized processes should assess whether the modules fit before committing.

Connected workflows

Moodle integration synchronizes users, courses, schedules, events, assignments and portal notes, making RosarioSIS more useful to schools that already rely on Moodle. Hosted-service integrations also include Google and Microsoft single sign-on, PayPal and Stripe registration, Jitsi Meet, FET timetable imports and TTHotel smart locks. These connections broaden its potential role, though the value depends on the services a school already uses.

Language and device reach

The responsive design supports tablets and smartphones, and the project lists translations in French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Czech, Greek, Turkish, German, Vietnamese and Bulgarian. That combination can help schools with varied device access or language needs. RosarioSIS is a web application powered by PHP and PostgreSQL or MySQL, so it is not a standalone desktop package.

Pricing

RosarioSIS has a free, self-hosted edition and paid hosted plans, plus a one-time bundle. The hosted plans advertise selectable student limits that grow with the school; schools above 1,000 students are directed to contact the provider for pricing.

RosarioSIS self-hosted — free: Free software for schools able to provide PHP and a SQL database and handle installation and updates. The lack of a plan charge is attractive, but the school owns the maintenance and security workload.

PRIMARY — €24 a month: Includes unlimited staff, parents and schools, a selectable student limit, email support and 7-day backup retention. It is the lower-cost hosted choice for schools that want the provider to handle hosting and support, but it has shorter backup retention and standard rather than priority email support.

PREMIUM — €36 a month: Also includes unlimited staff, parents and schools and a selectable student limit, with priority email support and 30-day backup retention. The extra €12 per month buys longer retention and prioritized support, which may matter to schools that want a larger recovery window or quicker assistance.

Premium Bundle — €599, paid once: Includes premium add-ons, 30 days of email support and updates downloadable for one year. This is a one-time purchase rather than a hosted plan; the school still needs an installation and must account for updates after the download period.

The maker advertises a 30-day free trial for cloud hosting. Self-hosting support is separate: installation is offered for €60, and email support covering use, configuration and consulting starts at €60 per month.

Platforms

RosarioSIS is accessible through the web from a computer connected to the Internet, and its responsive design supports tablets and smartphones. The listed platform coverage includes Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web and self-hosted deployment. Self-hosters need PHP and either PostgreSQL or MySQL; they must install new releases themselves to keep the system secure. Hosted plans include HTTPS encryption, and the hosted service advertises daily backups, with retention of 7 days on PRIMARY and 30 days on PREMIUM.

Who it's for

RosarioSIS is best suited to K–12 schools seeking a broad administrative system, particularly those that value open-source software, family portals, multilingual coverage or Moodle synchronization. A school with technical capacity can avoid a plan charge through self-hosting. Schools that prefer provider-run hosting can pay for a hosted tier, while those above 1,000 students should ask about custom pricing.

It is a weaker fit for schools that cannot maintain a PHP and SQL installation but also cannot budget for hosting, or for buyers who need a specialized workflow that its core modules do not address. Its adaptability to universities and institutes makes it worth consideration beyond K–12, but those organizations should judge the modules against their own requirements.

Pros and cons

Pros: The core system covers grades, attendance, scheduling, billing, discipline and food service, with portals and online registration to extend access to families and students.

Pros: The free self-hosted edition and paid hosted plans provide distinct cost and responsibility choices; the paid tiers include support and backups.

Pros: Moodle synchronization, numerous translations and a responsive interface can serve schools with existing Moodle workflows, varied languages and mobile access needs.

Cons: Self-hosting requires PHP, a SQL database and school-managed updates, so zero licensing cost comes with technical and security responsibilities.

Cons: PRIMARY keeps backups for 7 days, while 30-day retention and priority email support require the higher monthly price of PREMIUM.

Cons: The provider asks schools above 1,000 students to seek pricing directly, so the standard hosted plans do not establish their cost.

Alternatives

Student Information Systems and School Management Software are useful starting points for comparing products across either category.

openSIS is another freemium option with a free, open-source downloadable Community Edition for schools prepared to install and manage it independently.

Gradelink is a paid option for schools looking for a different school information system; its Gradelink Payments plan is $0/mo, with transaction fees that may be covered by the school or passed to families.

Gibbon is a free, open-source school platform to consider if self-managed hosting is acceptable.

Aeries SIS is a paid alternative for districts willing to contact sales for a quote.

Fedena is another freemium option; its Standard plan is $999 a year and includes 20 Core Modules, 17 Standard Modules, unlimited users and one-to-one online training.

EMBASE Pro Suite offers a 14-day full-access trial with no payment required to start, but that trial is limited to verified institutional email addresses ending in.edu.in.

Populi Financial Aid is a paid alternative with a month-to-month Populi plan at $1,999 a month, including 2,000 GB of file storage and 200 GB of monthly data transfer.

Wisenet is a paid alternative with a metered-learner plan at A$160 a month, on an annual subscription with a minimum initial two-year term.

Verdict

RosarioSIS is a strong fit for schools that want one system for core administration and can either manage open-source hosting or pay for a supported cloud plan. Its main advantage is the combination of broad school modules, family access and flexible deployment; its main reason to look elsewhere is the technical burden of self-hosting or the recurring cost of hosted service. Choose it when that balance suits your school's capacity and workflows, not simply because the software itself is free.

Verdict

RosarioSIS covers core school administration and offers both self-hosting and hosted plans. Self-hosting avoids a plan charge but leaves installation, database requirements and updates to the school.

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