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Edument OS vs ManageBac

IB-centric academic workflows versus a full SIS+fees OS that can sit beside IB tooling.

IB schools that need operational SIS and fees beyond academic planning software.

Feature	Edument OS	ManageBac
IB unit planning	Not a ManageBac replacement	Core strength
Fee collection	Native	Not primary focus
WhatsApp fee notices	Pro+	N/A / external
Whole-school SIS	Yes	Partial / academic-led

Where Edument OS wins

Fees, attendance, HR/payroll, and admissions in one OS
WhatsApp and Mailflow fee notices
Parent and student portals for whole-school ops

Where ManageBac may win

IB unit planning and academic workflows many IB schools love
Strong IB programme-oriented feature set

Migration notes

Many schools keep ManageBac for IB academics and use Edument for SIS, fees, and portals — or migrate in phases after mapping overlaps.

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FAQ

FAQ — Edument vs ManageBac

Can we run both?

Yes for many IB schools: ManageBac for programme academics, Edument for SIS, fees, and parent operations — confirm data ownership to avoid duplicate student records.

Try Edument OS instead of ManageBac

Start a 14-day trial on any plan — import people and academics first, then cut over fees.

Your card will not be charged during the 14-day trial. Cancel anytime before day 14 — you will not be billed.

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