Madrasatey vs NavEd Free Gradebook

Madrasatey is a school management platform for madaris, maktabs and Islamic schools, with tools for attendance, fees, assessments and parent communication. It lists 17 institution types, including Quran academies and hifz classes, and supports English, Urdu and Arabic with right-to-left text. Teachers can record attendance and send automatic alerts for absences or lateness. Parents can receive results, report cards, fee reminders and meeting invitations through WhatsApp; an installable parent app also provides push updates about attendance, results and fees. School analytics can be examined by class, teacher and subject, with slipping sections flagged automatically. Users can make or import MCQ quizzes, which are auto-graded and display live results. The fees module combines siblings on a family invoice and includes records, receipts, discounts and a defaulters list. Other tools handle bulk certificate creation and verification, and tracking student progress through imported YouTube playlists. Role-based access and an audit log cover changes to grades, fees and records. Madrasatey offers a free plan for Madaris and Maktabs at free, with no per-parent charges. It runs on Android and the web.

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.