Edves covers school admin. Fundtrak covers school finance. If you need more than basic fee collection, Fundtrak is built for you.
Common challenges that lead schools to look for an alternative.
Financial features feel like an afterthought compared to academic tools
No way to manage staff salaries within the same system
Reports don't give enough detail for school accountants
Subscription pricing is difficult to justify during off-peak months
Debt follow-up tools are too manual
See how Fundtrak stacks up against Edves across the features that matter most to schools.
Feature
Fundtrak
Edves
Fee Management
Fee collection & tracking
Automated debt tracking
Payment reminders (SMS)
WhatsApp notifications
Parent payment portal
Partial payment tracking
Multi-term fee structures
Payroll & HR
Staff payroll management
Salary advance tracking
Approval workflows
Payslip generation
Financial Management
Voucher & expense tracking
Bank reconciliation
Financial dashboards
Custom financial reports
Audit trails
School Operations
Student information system
Admissions management
Academic records
Multi-branch support
Role-based access control
Understand the real cost of each platform for your school.
Transaction-based
Free to start
No monthly subscription feesPay only when you collect feesSmall transaction fee per paymentAll features included from day oneNo hidden charges or add-on costsSubscription-based
Varies by school size
An honest look at who each platform serves best.
You need comprehensive financial management beyond fee collectionYou want payroll and expense tracking in the same systemYou prefer transaction-based pricing over subscriptionsYou need advanced debt tracking with automated follow-upsYou want detailed financial reporting for audits and planningOur team handles the heavy lifting so your school doesn't miss a beat.
Export student and fee records from Edves
Fundtrak's onboarding team handles data migration
Map your existing fee categories to Fundtrak's flexible structure
Set up payment integrations with your school's bank
Go live with parallel running for the first term if needed
Fundtrak handles everything from fee collection to payroll — so your school's finances are organised, transparent, and under control.
