CollegeNET ApplyWeb vs OpenEMIS Admissions
CollegeNET ApplyWeb
collegenet.com
OpenEMIS Admissions
openemis.orgSide by side
| Figure | CollegeNET ApplyWeb | OpenEMIS Admissions |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Admissions Software | 7.2 (#18) | 7.5 (#11) |
| Purpose | ApplyWeb Self Service lets institutions create custom forms for admissions applications, recommendations, surveys, and other data collection. | OpenEMIS Admissions facilitates student enrolment to schools. |
| Security | CollegeNET’s security page states that it completes an annual SOC 2 Type II examination and does not store, process, or transmit cardholder account data on its own systems. | OpenEMIS states that it protects data with industry-standard security protocols. |
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In their own words
CollegeNET ApplyWeb
CollegeNET ApplyWeb has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
OpenEMIS Admissions
OpenEMIS Admissions helps schools handle student applications and enrolment online. Parents can apply for a new or existing student and submit applications to multiple institutions. The form captures student identity, location, address area, birthplace and guardian details. School administrators can review and manage applications using real-time student data, track admission and enrolment status, and approve or reject applications. OpenEMIS Registrations links directly to OpenEMIS Core. The online form works in a browser or on a mobile device with an internet connection; the datasheet lists Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari. OpenEMIS can be installed on an organisation’s own IT infrastructure or accessed through dedicated secure hosted workspaces. The product is described as free open source software with no licensing fees; its Free open source software plan is free. Users receive a free knowledge base and product documentation. OpenEMIS says it uses industry-standard security protocols, follows OWASP recommendations and is regularly audited against common web attacks.