Gradebook.ng vs NavEd Free Gradebook

Gradebook.ng is a web-based school management system built on the Scola platform for Nigerian secondary schools. Families can submit applications through its admissions portal and track review status. The grading system records assessments, applies configured formulas, and generates report cards; the FAQ says it supports Junior WAEC (BECE) and Senior WAEC (WASSCE) registration. E-Transcript creates academic transcripts and digital certificates with PDF export and authenticity verification. Fee Payment tracks balances and payments, issues receipts, supports installment arrangements, and connects payment status to student records. The FAQ describes encrypted data transmission, secure cloud storage, regular backups, and access controls, and says school data is not shared with third parties. Student records, grade reports, and financial data can be exported in formats such as Excel or PDF. Gradebook is cloud-based and requires internet access. The free plan supports up to 50 students. Junior Secondary costs 15,000 NGN a year, and Senior Secondary costs 30,000 NGN a year; both are billed annually, with per-term payment options also offered.

NavEd Free Gradebook is a web tool for tracking grades in one class of up to 10 students. As scores are entered, it calculates student averages and letter grades using weighted or unweighted methods. A spreadsheet-style grid accepts assignment names, possible points, and weights. Users can export a PDF report containing grades, averages, and letter grades. Work can begin without an account; entering an email is optional and provides a magic link for returning to saved work. The gradebook is described as mobile friendly on phones and tablets. NavEd positions it for educators in microschools, co-ops, and small schools. The free plan lasts indefinitely and needs no credit card, but remains limited to one class and 10 students. Educators needing more capacity are directed to the full NavEd platform. Full plans start at $2.50 per student per month or $99 per year, with the first five students free. NavEd lists TLS transmission encryption, separate database schemas per school, role-based access controls, and integrations including Zapier, Google Calendar, outbound webhooks, and accounting software such as QuickBooks.