CanyonGBS
Open-source ERP built for K-12 school districts
| Vendor | Canyon GBS |
|---|---|
| Categories | Student Information |
| School types | K-12 |
| Pricing | Freemium — Open-source community edition free to self-host; managed cloud plans with support available; contact for pricing |
| Deployment | Cloud, On-Premise |
| Free trial | Yes |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (124 reviews) |
| Website | https://www.canyongbs.com |
About CanyonGBS
CanyonGBS is an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) and operations platform purpose-built for K-12 school districts. Designed as a modern alternative to aging legacy administrative systems, CanyonGBS brings together student information management, HR and staff management, finance tracking, facilities, compliance reporting, and family communication into a unified, district-wide platform. Built on an open-source foundation, CanyonGBS gives districts full control over their data without vendor lock-in, the ability to customize workflows to match local policy, and the transparency of code that can be audited by district IT staff. The platform is built with accessibility and multilingual support as first-class requirements, ensuring parents and staff who speak languages other than English can fully participate. For district administrators, CanyonGBS provides real-time dashboards showing enrollment trends, budget utilization, staff certifications status, and compliance deadlines across all schools. Data integrations with state reporting systems reduce manual data entry for federal and state compliance submissions. CanyonGBS is offered as a managed cloud service with professional support, implementation, and training for districts that want the benefits of open-source without the burden of self-hosting.