Pathsala vs MyClassboard
MyClassboard is a cloud school ERP covering admissions-to-reporting administration for schools and pre-schools.
Below is an honest, side-by-side look at how Pathsala compares with MyClassboard for Indian schools — pricing, modules, modern attendance, mobile apps, accounting, hosting and support. Where Pathsala is still building something, we say so.
Last updated 2026 · competitor values based on publicly listed pricing and feature pages.
Pricing (as published by each vendor)
| Feature | Pathsala | MyClassboard |
|---|---|---|
| Published starting priceⓘ | ₹1,499/month + GST | Not published |
| Free trialⓘ | 30 days, no card | Demo on request |
| Student cap on the entry plan | 100 | Not published |
| Setup fees | ₹0 | Not published |
| GST-compliant invoices | Yes | Yes |
Core modules included
| Feature | Pathsala | MyClassboard |
|---|---|---|
| Student management | Yes | Yes |
| Attendance | Yes | Yes |
| Fee collection | Yes | Yes |
| Examinations | Yes | Yes |
| Library | Yes | Coming |
| Built-in double-entry + GST accountingⓘ | Yes | Coming |
| Transportⓘ | Coming | Yes |
| Payroll / HRⓘ | Yes | Coming |
Modern features
| Feature | Pathsala | MyClassboard |
|---|---|---|
| Face recognition attendance | Yes | Coming |
| GPS attendance + live locationⓘ | Yes | Coming |
| Online exam with anti-cheat | Yes | Yes |
| Live video classes (built-in) | Jitsi | Coming |
| Mobile appsⓘ | Android ✓ (Student, Teacher, Parent) | Android+iOS |
| Public school websiteⓘ | ✓ (auto-live subdomain) | Coming |
Hosting, data & security
| Feature | Pathsala | MyClassboard |
|---|---|---|
| Data hosted in India | Yes | Yes |
| Per-school isolated databaseⓘ | Yes | Coming |
| DPDP Act 2023 ready | Yes | Claimed |
| Daily backups | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Coming |
Support & onboarding
| Feature | Pathsala | MyClassboard |
|---|---|---|
| Phone support | Mon-Sat 9-7 | Office hours |
| WhatsApp support | Yes | Coming |
| Hindi UI | Yes | Yes |
| Onboarding training included | ✓ free | Custom |
| Talk to the founder directlyⓘ | Yes | No |
Why schools choose Pathsala over MyClassboard
- ₹0 setup, published per-module prices, and no per-student surprises on the entry plan.
- A separate database per school — not row-level isolation in one shared database.
- On-device face + fingerprint attendance, plus GPS geo-fence, WiFi/IP and school-time windows, with a live route-replay map.
- Built-in Tally-style double-entry accounting with GST invoicing and GSTR-1 / GSTR-3B — not just a fees register.
- Separate Student, Teacher and Parent Android apps, plus a school store app.
- Every school gets its own branded website that goes live automatically on sign-up.
Pathsala vs MyClassboard — FAQs
Is Pathsala a good alternative to MyClassboard?
Yes. Pathsala is a cloud, multi-tenant school management software for Indian schools (CBSE, CISCE, state boards) that covers admissions, attendance, fees, exams, communication and accounting, with Student/Teacher/Parent Android apps and its own school website. There is no setup fee, and every school gets an isolated database.
How much does Pathsala cost compared to MyClassboard?
Pathsala's entry plan is ₹1,499/month (up to 100 students · 10 teachers · 15 staff) with ₹0 setup and a 30-day free trial, and plans run up to ₹14,999/month for unlimited students, teachers and staff. GST at 18% is added on top, and every module can also be bought on its own. Compare the current MyClassboard pricing on their own site before deciding — ours are on our pricing and modules pages, and both change over time.
What does Pathsala include that's different?
Built-in double-entry GST accounting (GSTR-1/3B), on-device face + GPS attendance with a live route-replay map, a per-school isolated database, and an auto-live branded website for every school.
Does Pathsala have a free trial?
Yes — a full 30-day free trial with no card required.
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The MyClassboard column was checked against myclassboard.com on 30 August 2026. Where MyClassboard does not publish a figure, this table says so instead of repeating a number from a review site. Prices change — check theirs before deciding.