ThinkWave is a cloud-based school management system designed primarily for private schools, charter schools, and small educational institutions. It provides tools for managing grades, attendance, report cards, transcripts, and parent communication within a centralized online platform. Teachers can record assignments and calculate grades through an integrated online gradebook, while administrators can generate official academic reports and manage student records.
ThinkWave was founded in 1998 and offers student management software solutions specifically designed for K-12 schools, private institutions, and higher education.
| Students | Monthly | Yearly | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 421 to 550 students | $329 | $3299 | 16.4% |
| 321 to 420 students | $274 | $2749 | 16.4% |
| 241 to 320 students | $219 | $2199 | 16.3% |
| 181 to 240 students | $186 | $1869 | 16.3% |
| 131 to 180 students | $144 | $1449 | 16.1% |
| 91 to 130 students | $109 | $1099 | 16.0% |
| 61 to 90 students | $76 | $769 | 15.7% |
Free version lets solo teachers fully evaluate.
Centralized gradebooks standardize reporting schoolwide.
Email grade reports simplify parent communication.
Helps consolidate spreadsheets into one academic hub.
No proper co‑teacher access; password sharing required.
Lacks dedicated mobile app for on the go grading.
Interface feels dated compared with newer SIS tools.
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*Price last updated on Feb 19, 2026. Visit thinkwave.com's pricing page for the latest pricing.
