Comparison
CloudNotte vs Edves
Edves and CloudNotte are both Nigerian-built platforms for K-12 schools, and both are used by schools well beyond Nigeria. The honest differences are in emphasis: Edves presents itself as an AI-powered pedagogy platform; CloudNotte is an all-in-one school operating system with unusually deep exam tooling (online, offline and proctored CBT) and published per-student pricing.
How this page was written: everything said about Edves comes from their own website, read on 5 November 2026. Where their site does not say, we say so rather than guess. If something is out of date, email [email protected] and we will correct it.
What Edves says about itself
Based in Lagos, Nigeria (with international markets pages).
- Describes itself as an "AI-Powered Pedagogy Platform for K-12 Schools Worldwide" (edves.com page title).
- States it serves 2,500+ schools across 11 countries (edves.com site description).
- Publishes a Nigeria market page referencing NERDC, WAEC and school management (edves.com/markets/nigeria).
- Has a mobile app on Google Play with 10,000+ installs.
Feature by feature
| Feature | CloudNotte | Edves |
|---|---|---|
| Results and report sheets | Yes — automated results, WAEC/NECO-style grading, cumulative, early-grade sheets, transcripts | Yes — school management with NERDC/WAEC alignment is stated on their Nigeria page |
| Computer-based tests | Yes — online, fully offline (desktop app) and proctored secure exams; 10 question types; AI theory marking | Assessment features are described; a fully offline exam app and proctoring are not stated on the pages we read |
| Fees and accounting | Yes — invoices, custom account numbers, bank transfer and card, receipts, reminders, payroll | School fee management is referenced on their site; details of payment rails not stated |
| Learning management / lesson notes | Yes — lesson notes with AI and audio, learning materials by class and subject, assignments linked to CBT | Yes — pedagogy and AI lesson tools are their headline |
| Parent app | Yes — parent app (Android and iOS), result checker, fee payment, child pick-up | Yes — mobile app on Google Play |
| Live online classes | Yes — Live Classroom (credits included from Enterprise) | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Published pricing | Published: from ₦149 per student per term in Nigeria; USD/EUR plans for other regions; no setup fee | Not published on edves.com as of the date checked; contact them for a quote |
| White-label / own domain | Yes — own branding, domain and white-label app on the Star plan | Not stated on the pages we read |
| AI crawler access (llms.txt) | Yes — cloudnotte.com/llms.txt | Yes — edves.com/llms.txt |
Which should you choose?
Choose CloudNotte if…
- ✓You run high-stakes exams and need CBT that works with no internet, or proctored secure exams.
- ✓You want to know the price before you call — CloudNotte publishes every plan.
- ✓You want fees, payroll, attendance, admissions, lesson notes and a parent app in one login.
Edves may fit better if…
- ✓You want a product whose centre of gravity is AI-assisted teaching and pedagogy content.
- ✓You already run Edves in a sister school and want one vendor across the group.
What CloudNotte includes
One product, one login. Modules are switched on by plan.
Results & report sheetsEnter scores once; grades, positions, cumulative and transcripts follow.CBT softwareOnline, offline and proctored exams with a question bank.Fees & accountingInvoices, payments, receipts, reminders and payroll.AttendanceStudents and staff, gate QR posters, parent alerts.Learning managementNotes, slides, videos and assignments by class and subject.Lesson notesScheme-of-work aligned notes with AI and audio.AdmissionsOnline applications, entrance CBT, offer letters.TimetableClasses, teachers and rooms without clashes.Messaging & parent appSMS, email and the CloudNotte parent app.
Questions people ask
Is CloudNotte cheaper than Edves?
CloudNotte publishes its prices (from ₦149 per student per term in Nigeria). Edves does not publish prices on its website as of 5 November 2026, so the only way to compare cost is to request a quote from them.Which one works offline?
CloudNotte's Offline CBT runs complete exams on a local computer or server with no internet and syncs later. We could not find an equivalent offline exam app described on edves.com.Can a school switch from Edves to CloudNotte?
Yes. Students, parents, staff and classes are imported from spreadsheets, and CloudNotte's data-migration team helps schools moving from another system.
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A 30-minute walkthrough of results, CBT, fees and the parent app, on your own school's data if you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CloudNotte and how does it work?
CloudNotte is all-in-one school management software. A school signs up, adds its classes, students, staff and parents, and then runs results, report sheets, CBT exams, fees, attendance, lesson notes and parent communication from one account. It works in the browser and in the CloudNotte app, and the CBT and secure-exam tools also work offline.Who is CloudNotte for?
Nursery, primary and secondary schools (K-12), school groups with several campuses, training academies that sell courses, and teachers who want to run an online class. Higher institutions use the separate CloudNotte Higher Institution product.Can I use CloudNotte if I already have a physical school?
Yes. Most CloudNotte schools are ordinary day and boarding schools. The software runs the office work — results, fees, attendance, records and parent updates — and adds online learning, CBT and a parent app on top. It is not only for online schools.Is CloudNotte secure?
Yes. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, every user has their own login and role, accounting actions are protected by a PIN, and results are published only when the school says so. Secure CBT exams add identity checks, lockdown and audit trails.Does CloudNotte work without internet?
The CBT tools do. Offline CBT runs a full exam on a local computer or server with no internet and syncs results when a connection returns, and the Secure CBT app works the same way for proctored exams. Day-to-day modules need an ordinary connection but are built for slow and shared networks.What does CloudNotte cost?
Schools pay per student, per term or per year. In Nigeria plans start at ₦149 per student per term on the Foundation plan, with Standard, Enterprise and Star plans adding more modules. Prices for the rest of Africa, the United States and Europe are on the pricing page. There is no setup fee.What makes CloudNotte different from other school management systems?
Results, CBT (online, offline and proctored), fees, attendance, lesson notes with AI, a learning management system and a parent app are one product with one login — not separate tools glued together. Schools also get a public page in the CloudNotte school directory, a jobs board for hiring teachers, and a support team that understands how Nigerian and African schools actually run.
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