Your IT Team Will Love It. Your Leadership Team Will Fund It.
OpenEduCat is built on Odoo, an enterprise-grade open-source foundation used by millions worldwide. Deploy on-premise or cloud. API-first. LDAP/SAML SSO ready. Your team controls everything.
From Frustration to Flow
See how OpenEduCat transforms the daily reality for it administrators.
Maintaining 5 separate systems with different APIs
One unified platform with a single REST API surface
Manual data sync between SIS, LMS, and finance systems
Single-database architecture: data flows automatically across all modules
No rollback or staging environment for updates
Git-based deployments with staging environment support
Vendor lock-in with proprietary data formats
Open-source codebase: export data any time, in any format
SSO integration nightmare across disconnected systems
Native LDAP, SAML 2.0, and OAuth2 support out of the box
What OpenEduCat Delivers for IT Administrators
Purpose-built capabilities that address the specific challenges it administrators face every day.
Deploy Your Way
On-premise, cloud, or hybrid: your choice. Full Docker and native Odoo deployment support. Complete infrastructure control with no vendor-imposed constraints.
- On-premise with full root access on Ubuntu/Debian
- Cloud deployment on AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Docker Compose and Kubernetes support
- Multi-server horizontal scaling for large deployments
Enterprise-Grade Security
Field-level encryption, complete audit trails, and role-based access control at every level. Built for FERPA compliance out of the box.
- Field-level data encryption at rest and in transit
- Complete audit trails on all data changes with user attribution
- Role-based and record-level access control per module
- FERPA-compliant data handling and student privacy workflows
API-First Integration
REST API for every one of the 73 modules. Webhook support for real-time event streaming. OpenAPI spec documentation your team can use immediately.
- REST API covering all 73 modules and data models
- Webhook support for real-time event notifications
- OpenAPI spec documentation with example payloads
- Pre-built connectors for common SIS and LMS systems
Maintainability Without Vendor Dependency
Full source code on GitHub. 12+ year track record. Internal customizations via standard Python modules, with no proprietary extension framework.
- Full source code access on GitHub (MIT/LGPL)
- Standard Python/PostgreSQL stack, no black-box components
- Regular security patches and version release cadence
- Community forum + enterprise SLA support tiers
Features That Matter to IT Administrators
Explore the modules most relevant to your role.
REST API & Integrations
REST API for all modules with webhook support, OpenAPI documentation, and pre-built SIS connectors
Single Sign-On
LDAP, SAML 2.0, and OAuth2: connect to Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace, or any IdP
Cloud & Deployment
On-premise, cloud, or hybrid deployment with Docker and Kubernetes support
Security & Compliance
Field-level encryption, audit trails, and FERPA-aligned data handling built in
Database & Backup
PostgreSQL backbone with automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and disaster recovery
User & Role Management
Granular role-based access control with per-module and per-record permission levels
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from it administrators evaluating education management software.
What tech stack does OpenEduCat run on?
OpenEduCat is built on Odoo (Python/PostgreSQL), a proven enterprise open-source framework with 12+ years of production use across millions of users. The frontend uses OWL (Odoo Web Library). REST APIs are available for every module with OpenAPI documentation.
Can we self-host on our own servers?
Yes. OpenEduCat supports on-premise deployment on Linux servers (Ubuntu/Debian recommended), Docker containers, and Kubernetes clusters. You have full root access to the installation and manage all infrastructure yourself.
How do we handle SSO integration?
OpenEduCat supports LDAP, SAML 2.0, and OAuth2 natively. Point it at your existing identity provider (Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace) and it handles authentication without password management or user provisioning overhead.
What about data migration from our current SIS?
OpenEduCat includes import tools for CSV, Excel, and JSON formats. For complex migrations from Banner, PowerSchool, or other SIS platforms, the professional migration team handles data mapping, validation, and cutover with record-count verification before go-live.
How are security patches and version updates handled?
Community edition security patches are released within 48 hours of vulnerability disclosure. Enterprise customers receive direct notifications and priority patching during maintenance windows. The update process is standard Python package management, with no proprietary update tool required.
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