Inkwelly vs Edumarshal. Modern, hosted, WhatsApp-native.
Edumarshal is a popular choice among Indian schools. Inkwelly is the modern alternative — WhatsApp-first parent communication, native Indian payment gateways, and a 14-day go-live with no migration cost.
Why schools consider a switch
Most schools on Edumarshal tell us the teacher app feels dated and parent communication relies on SMS. Inkwelly ships a teacher app tuned for one-minute class attendance, and WhatsApp parent messaging using Meta-approved templates — not third-party SMS bolt-ons.
What you get with Inkwelly
- 14-day go-live. From signed agreement to first fee on Inkwelly.
- ₹0 migration cost. We import from Edumarshal exports or Excel. You approve before go-live.
- 90-day paid pilot with data-back refund. No lock-in.
- WhatsApp-native parent comms, Meta-approved templates, SMS fallback.
- Native Indian payment gateways: Razorpay, PayU, Paytm, Cashfree.
- Direct bank reconciliation: ICICI, HDFC, SBI for nodal-account schools.
- Mumbai hosting on AWS ap-south-1, daily encrypted backups.
- 2-hour WhatsApp support from a real person, not a ticket queue.
Frequently asked
How does migration from Edumarshal work?
We export students, parents, fees, marks, and attendance from Edumarshal using the vendor's export tools. If the vendor stonewalls, we work from Excel and any printed reports. Data is loaded into a staging environment for your review before go-live on the 1st of a month.
What does Inkwelly do that Edumarshal doesn't?
WhatsApp-native parent messaging using Meta-approved templates, native integrations with all major Indian payment gateways, and direct bank reconciliation with ICICI/HDFC/SBI are our strongest differentiators for Indian schools.
Do you offer a pilot?
Yes. 90-day paid pilot on your real data. If it's not working at day 90, we refund pro-rata and hand your data back.
What about pricing?
Per-student pricing, contact us for a quote. Typically ₹1–3 lakh per school per year depending on size and modules. No hidden add-ons, no SMS surcharge — WhatsApp and Razorpay fees are the only external costs.
See Inkwelly next to Edumarshal
30-minute demo. We open your Edumarshal account with you and load your data into Inkwelly live. Dated go-live plan by end of call.