Pathsala vs Fedena
Fedena is a long-established school ERP with a broad module set (including transport, hostel and payroll) aimed at larger institutions.
Below is an honest, side-by-side look at how Pathsala compares with Fedena 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 (monthly, basic plan)
| Feature | Pathsala | Fedena |
|---|---|---|
| Starting plan | ₹999 | ₹4,500 |
| Free trialⓘ | 30 days, no card | 30 days, demo only |
| Per-student cap (cheapest plan) | 100 | 200 |
| Setup fees | ₹0 | ₹15,000+ |
| GST-compliant invoices | Yes | Yes |
Core modules included
| Feature | Pathsala | Fedena |
|---|---|---|
| Student management | Yes | Yes |
| Attendance | Yes | Yes |
| Fee collection | Yes | Yes |
| Examinations | Yes | Yes |
| Library | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in double-entry + GST accountingⓘ | Yes | Coming |
| Transportⓘ | Coming | Yes |
| Payroll / HRⓘ | Yes | Yes |
Modern features
| Feature | Pathsala | Fedena |
|---|---|---|
| Face recognition attendance | Yes | Add-on |
| GPS attendance + live locationⓘ | Yes | No |
| Online exam with anti-cheat | Yes | Basic |
| Live video classes (built-in) | Jitsi | No |
| Mobile appsⓘ | Android ✓ (Student, Teacher, Parent) | Android+iOS |
| Public school websiteⓘ | ✓ (auto-live subdomain) | No |
Hosting, data & security
| Feature | Pathsala | Fedena |
|---|---|---|
| Data hosted in India | Yes | Yes |
| Per-school isolated databaseⓘ | Yes | Shared |
| DPDP Act 2023 ready | Yes | Claimed |
| Daily backups | Yes | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Paid add-on |
Support & onboarding
| Feature | Pathsala | Fedena |
|---|---|---|
| Phone support | Mon-Sat 9-7 | Office hours |
| WhatsApp support | Yes | No |
| Hindi UI | Yes | Yes |
| Onboarding training included | ✓ free | Paid |
| Talk to the founder directlyⓘ | Yes | No |
Why schools choose Pathsala over Fedena
- Starts at ₹999/month with ₹0 setup 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 Fedena — FAQs
Is Pathsala a good alternative to Fedena?
Yes. Pathsala is a cloud, multi-tenant school management software for Indian schools (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards) that covers admissions, attendance, fees, exams, communication and accounting, with Student/Teacher/Parent Android apps and its own school website. It starts at ₹999/month with no setup fee, and gives each school an isolated database.
How much does Pathsala cost compared to Fedena?
Pathsala's entry plan is ₹999/month (up to 100 students) with ₹0 setup and a free trial. Plans go up to Enterprise at ₹14,999/month for unlimited students and white-label. Compare the current Fedena pricing on their site before deciding.
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.
See Pathsala for your school
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