ChalkPis vs Fedena
Fedena is a general-purpose open-source school ERP. ChalkPis is built specifically for Indian schools with WhatsApp communication, GPS attendance, and Razorpay/UPI payments built in.
Why schools choose ChalkPis over Fedena
Native WhatsApp Business API integration. Fedena requires third-party add-ons.
GPS geo-fencing attendance built in, with no hardware or add-on purchase
Razorpay, PhonePe, and UPI payment support out of the box
One iOS and Android app for all roles: teachers, parents, admins, and students
India-specific compliance: PF, ESI, TDS, and state board report formats
Setup in 4 weeks. Fedena implementations typically take 3 to 6 months.
Feature comparison
| Feature | ChalkPis | Fedena |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp parent communication | Add-on required | |
| GPS geo-fencing attendance | ||
| Razorpay / PhonePe / UPI payments | Manual setup | |
| Mobile app for all roles | Basic | |
| PF, ESI, TDS payroll compliance | Manual | |
| Hall ticket and seating plan generation | ||
| Bus live GPS tracking | ||
| Multi-school Super Admin | ||
| Implementation time | 3–4 weeks | 3–6 months |
| 24/7 India-based support |
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