Best CRM for Schools (2026)

For schools, the Ikaroa team's top CRM picks are Open Doors, HubSpot CRM and Salesforce. They were picked with admissions tracking, parent communication and event management in mind, and the list below gives the rating, starting price and full review for every platform we recommend.

Schools use CRM systems for admissions management, parent communication, alumni relations, and event coordination. The right CRM helps streamline enrolment processes and build stronger school communities.

Reviewed by the Ikaroa team • Last updated: March 2026

Admissions tracking

Parent communication

Event management

Alumni relations

Enquiry management

Top Recommended CRMs

Open Doors

★4.8/5

All-in-one CRM, marketing automation, and business management platform. Built for small to medium businesses who want enterprise features without enterprise pricing. Includes CRM, email marketing, SMS, funnels, landing pages, booking, invoicing, automation workflows, reputation management, and more.

From £197/month

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HubSpot CRM

★4.5/5

HubSpot offers a free CRM with powerful marketing, sales, and service tools. Popular with small to mid-sized businesses for its generous free tier and intuitive interface.

From £0/month

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Salesforce

★4.3/5

The world's leading CRM platform, Salesforce offers unmatched customisation and scalability. Best suited for larger organisations with complex sales processes and dedicated admin resources.

From £20/user/month

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Zoho CRM

★4.2/5

Part of the broader Zoho ecosystem, Zoho CRM offers excellent value with a comprehensive feature set. Particularly strong for businesses already using other Zoho products.

From £0/month (3 users)

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Capsule CRM

★4.1/5

Capsule is a clean, simple CRM popular with small businesses in the UK. It focuses on contact management and sales pipeline without unnecessary complexity.

From £0/month (2 users)

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Bitrix24

★3.9/5

Bitrix24 is a comprehensive workspace combining CRM, project management, communication, and HR tools. Known for its extensive free plan and self-hosted option.

From £0/month (unlimited users)

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Open Doors vs HubSpot CRM

Feature	Open Doors	HubSpot CRM
Free Plan	✗	✓
Starting Price	£197/month	£0/month
Our Rating	★ 4.8	★ 4.5

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