Fedena is a respected open-source pioneer in school ERP. TACHY is the modern, cloud-native, AI-powered successor. Here's an honest comparison so you can decide.
| Area | TACHY | Fedena |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Modern cloud SaaS, India-hosted | Open-source / self-hosted or cloud editions |
| Setup time | 7 days, fully managed | 2-6 weeks depending on edition |
| Published pricing | ✓ ₹49–₹199/student/yr | ✗ Quote-based |
| AI features (at-risk, smart reminders, forecasting) | ✓ Built-in | ✗ Not available |
| WhatsApp Business integration | ✓ Native | Third-party plug-in |
| Parent app (iOS + Android) | ✓ Modern UX | Available, older UI |
| Live GPS bus tracking | ✓ Included on Growth+ | Available as add-on |
| CBSE / ICSE / State Board templates | ✓ Pre-configured + auto-updated | Available, manual updates |
| Support channel | Chat + WhatsApp + phone | Email + ticket portal |
| Data migration from Excel / old ERP | ✓ Free | Paid consulting |
| Best for | Schools wanting modern UX + AI + transparent pricing | Schools wanting full source-code control |
We do a free data migration from any Fedena export. Live in 7 days.