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Gurukul vs Classe365

An honest, side-by-side comparison of Gurukul and Classe365 - AI, add-on modules, pricing, and localization - with where each one fits.

Reviewed Jul 2026

The short version

Classe365 is a broad, well-rated all-in-one with transparent entry pricing, but its AI, LMS, and fee modules are paid add-ons stacked on the base, and it has no Nepal localization - where Gurukul includes those capabilities and carries local rails natively.

  1. 1

    The Classe365 AI is a genuine, offered capability, but it is a paid add-on with extra usage charges; the Gurukul AI is built into the platform.

  2. 2

    Its LMS, fees, finance, and CRM are also separate paid add-ons; the Gurukul core covers those without stacking modules.

  3. 3

    Gurukul carries Bikram Sambat, NEB, Khalti, and eSewa; Classe365 has no Nepal localization.

Side by side

The full capability breakdown

Every capability, grouped and rated - Full, Partial, Roadmap, or Not offered - with a note wherever it matters.

Capability
Gurukul
Classe365
Student records & admissions
Student records (SIS)
Full
Full

Records, portals, library, and health.

Admissions
Full
Full

CRM and enrollment.

Attendance & exams
Attendance
Full
Full

Includes AI attendance analysis.

Exams, grading & report cards
Full

Question papers, online exams, and report cards with AI-assisted grading.

Full

Assessment, grading, and certificates.

Fees & payments
Fee management
Full
Full

Via the Fee and Invoicing paid add-on.

Online payment gateways
Full

Khalti, eSewa, Stripe, and Dodo built in.

Partial

Fee and Invoicing is a paid add-on; gateway names not publicly listed.

Communication
Parent-teacher communication
Full
Full
Learning & AI
Online learning / LMS
Full
Full

A paid add-on module.

AI features
Full

Saathi staff assistant and Vidya student tutor, built in.

Full

Offered as a paid add-on with extra usage charges.

Reach & fit
Mobile apps
Full
Full
Offline support
Full

Offline-aware, built for patchy connections.

Not offered

Not publicly listed.

Local calendars, boards & payment rails (BS / NEB / Khalti / eSewa)
Full

Bikram Sambat, NEB boards, Khalti, and eSewa out of the box.

Not offered

No Nepal localization; Bikram Sambat, NEB, Khalti, and eSewa not publicly listed.

Adoption
Pricing transparency
Full

Free to start, then a per-module subscription.

Full

Public entry price, plus per-module add-on pricing.

Setup & ease
Full

Guided onboarding; most schools go live within a day.

Partial

Broad, but reviewers cite an onboarding learning curve and migration friction.

Choose Gurukul when

  • You want AI, LMS, and fees included rather than stacked as paid add-ons.
  • You need Bikram Sambat, NEB, Khalti, and eSewa support.
  • You want offline-tolerant use on weak connections.
  • You want a single predictable subscription instead of add-on-by-add-on pricing.

Consider Classe365 when

  • You want a broad all-in-one spanning SIS, CRM, LMS, and finance from one vendor.
  • You prefer a modular model where you pay only for the add-ons you switch on, with a transparent entry price.
  • You operate internationally and do not need Nepal-specific localization.

The honest picture

Where each one leads

Gurukul is ahead on

  • AI, LMS, and fees included rather than stacked as paid add-ons.
  • Offline-tolerant use on weak connections.
  • Native Bikram Sambat, NEB, Khalti, and eSewa.
  • One predictable subscription.

Classe365 is ahead on

  • A broad all-in-one spanning SIS, CRM, LMS, and finance.
  • Transparent entry pricing with a modular add-on model.
  • High review scores across roughly 130 countries.
  • AI attendance analysis and performance insights as add-ons.

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Questions to take into any evaluation

Whatever you compare, ask these of every option - including us.

  1. 01Does it handle every core job - students, attendance, exams, fees, and communication - in one place, or do I stitch tools together?
  2. 02Can parents actually collect fees online and get receipts, or is it only a ledger that records amounts?
  3. 03Are results, GPA, and ranks computed automatically, or do staff maintain fragile formulas by hand?
  4. 04Is my data backed up, permissioned, and audited - or one lost file away from disaster?
  5. 05Does it work with my local reality: the calendar, exam boards, and payment rails I actually use?
  6. 06How long until we are live, and does someone help us import our existing data?

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[05] FAQ

Before you
switch

The questions schools ask most when weighing Gurukul against classe365.

No. The Classe365 AI is a paid add-on with extra usage charges, as are its LMS, fees, finance, and CRM modules. Gurukul includes AI and online learning in the platform.