Managing a school with paper and spreadsheets is not an idea anymore. Schools need a School Management System to handle everything from attendance to parent communication.
How much does it cost to develop such a system? The answer is not simple. The cost depends on whether you buy a made system or build one from scratch. At Deytal Technology Pvt. Ltd. we help schools build custom systems that meet their needs.
To decide what to do you need to think about your budget. Do you want to build a custom system or use a made one? Building a custom system costs more at first. You own it completely. A made system costs less at first but you pay fees every month.
Building a Custom System
If you build a custom system you control everything. You do not have to pay fees for each user.. You need to pay for the work upfront. A simple system can cost between $20,000 and $50,000. This system can handle a basic things like attendance and student information. It takes three to five months to build.
A bigger system can cost between $50,000 and $120,000. It takes five to nine months to build and can handle more things like payments and reports. Our team at Deytal Technology Pvt. Ltd. Makes sure this system is fast secure and works well.
A big system for a large school can cost more than $120,000. It takes nine to fourteen months to build and can handle everything a big school needs.
Using a Ready-Made System
If you do not want to build a custom system you can use a made one. You pay a fee every month for each student. This fee can be between $0.50 and $5.00 per student. Some companies charge a fee every year, which can be between $900 and $3,000.
What Affects the Cost of a Custom System?
If you build a custom system the cost depends on a things.
First the cost depends on how things the system can do. Every new thing you add makes the system more complex.
Second the cost depends on how the system looks and works. A system that is easy to use and looks costs more to build.
Third the cost depends on whether you need to connect the system to things like payment systems or attendance systems.
After the System is Built
After the system is built you need to pay for maintenance. This includes things like hosting, security and updates. This can cost 15% to 20% of the initial cost every year.
For example if you build a system for $80,000 you need to pay about $12,000 to $16,000 every year for maintenance.
Making a Decision
To decide what to do you need to think about your schools size, goals and budget. If you have a school or need a system that meets specific needs a custom system might be better. If you need a system that is cheap and easy to set up a ready-made system might be better.
If you want to build a good school management system you can talk to our experts, at Deytal Technology Pvt. Ltd. We can give you a quote. Help you build a system that meets your needs. Visit deytal.com to learn more.
