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Built in Chennai 🇮🇳 — used across India

School ERP, College & Property Software — for India.

Databus is an Indian software company that builds five focused products — for schools, colleges, coaching centres, landlords, and online classes. 500+ schools across India already run on us.

UPI fee collection. CBSE & NEP 2020 report cards. NAAC documentation. WhatsApp parent alerts. Online rent collection. If it matters to your daily operations, one of our products handles it.

500+ schools on SchoolDeck 2 lakh+ students managed Live in 7 days Starting ₹30/student/month

Which product is right for you?

Five products. Each one built for a specific job.

We don't sell an "all-in-one platform". We build focused tools for the people who actually do the work.

Product Built for What it does Learn more
SchoolDeck CBSE, ICSE & State Board schools Admissions, UPI fees, attendance, report cards, parent app SchoolDeck →
CampusAlly Colleges & universities NAAC, NEP 2020, exams, hostel, placement, alumni CampusAlly →
TutorDesk Coaching centres & private tutors Batch scheduling, fee collection, LMS, live classes TutorDesk →
EstateDeck Landlords, housing societies & managers Online rent, lease tracking, maintenance, visitor management EstateDeck →
LiveLoop Online classes, meetings & webinars Browser-based video conferencing — no app download LiveLoop →

Product line-up

Built for how India actually works.

SchoolDeck school management software logo
For CBSE, ICSE & State Board Schools

SchoolDeck

"Our accountant tracks fees in Excel and parents call the office for everything."

UPI fee collection with instant digital receipts. CBSE, ICSE & NEP 2020 report cards generated automatically. WhatsApp attendance alerts to parents. Admissions CRM, timetable, hostel, transport — all in one login.

Fee Management Report Cards Admissions CRM
Explore SchoolDeck
CampusAlly college and university ERP logo
For Colleges & Universities

CampusAlly

"NAAC takes months to compile and NEP compliance is a moving target."

NAAC AQAR and SSR reports generated from live data. NEP 2020 curriculum mapping built in. Handles examinations, hostel allotment, placements, alumni engagement, and research output tracking.

NAAC Accreditation NEP 2020 Placements
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TutorDesk coaching centre software logo
For Coaching Centres & Tutors

TutorDesk

"Chasing fee payments takes more time than teaching."

Batch scheduling, automated fee reminders, and UPI collection. Live online classes, recorded lectures, online tests, and student progress reports. Built for JEE, NEET & competitive exam institutes.

Batch Scheduling UPI Fees Live Classes
Explore TutorDesk
EstateDeck property management software logo
For Landlords & Property Managers

EstateDeck

"Tenants pay late, maintenance requests get lost, leases sneak up on me."

Online rent via UPI with auto-receipts. Lease renewal reminders. Maintenance tickets tracked end-to-end. Works for individual landlords, gated communities, and commercial properties.

UPI Rent Lease Tracking Maintenance
Explore EstateDeck
LiveLoop browser-based video conferencing logo
For Classes, Meetings & Webinars

LiveLoop Video

"We need a video tool that works on school networks without anyone downloading anything."

Browser-based video conferencing — no app, no plugin, no sign-up for participants. Works on low-end Android phones and rural-bandwidth connections. Built for online classes, parent meetings, staff briefings, and webinars.

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Common use cases

What people actually use Databus for.

Collect school fees on UPI

Parents pay via UPI, cards, or net banking. Receipts auto-generated. Reminders go on WhatsApp.

SchoolDeck Fee Module →

Prepare for NAAC accreditation

AQAR & SSR reports generated from live institutional data. No last-minute scramble.

CampusAlly NAAC →

Run a JEE / NEET coaching centre

Batches, fee collection, tests, parent updates, and recorded online classes — all in one app.

TutorDesk for Coaching →

Manage a residential property portfolio

Track leases, collect rent, log maintenance, and manage tenants — for one flat or 100.

EstateDeck Residential →

Generate CBSE & State Board report cards

CCE, CGPA, FA/SA, NEP 2020 Holistic Progress Cards — all formats supported out of the box.

Report Card Module →

Host online classes without app downloads

Students join from a browser link. Works on any device, any network. Attendance auto-marked.

LiveLoop Classes →

Why Databus

We build for India first — not as an afterthought.

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Built for Indian boards & regulations

CBSE, ICSE, NEP 2020 Holistic Progress Cards, NAAC AQAR, all 13+ State Boards in their own report card formats and regional languages. Not retrofitted — built in from day one.

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UPI, WhatsApp & Tally — native

Fee collection on UPI with instant receipts. Parent & tenant alerts on WhatsApp. Auto-sync to Tally for your accountant. The actual rails Indian organisations use, not bolt-on integrations.

Live in 7 days, no IT team needed

We migrate your Excel data, train your office staff in person or on call, and have you running fees and parent communication within the first week. Average onboarding is 7 days.

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Support in your time zone, in your language

Phone, WhatsApp, and email support from our Chennai office — in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and more. Same-day response on weekdays.

"Fee collection used to take our office staff 3 full days every month. Now parents pay on their phone and receipts go out automatically. Our accountant actually leaves on time."
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Rajesh Kumar
Principal, CBSE School — Coimbatore
"NAAC documentation used to be a four-month panic before every visit. CampusAlly pulls everything from live data — student outcomes, faculty, curriculum mapping. The AQAR was ready in two weeks."
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Dr. Meera Pillai
IQAC Coordinator, Arts & Science College — Kerala

Frequently asked questions

Questions people ask us before signing up.

What is Databus?

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Databus is an Indian software company based in Chennai that builds focused products for schools, colleges, coaching centres, and property managers. Its five main products are SchoolDeck (school ERP), CampusAlly (college and university ERP), TutorDesk (coaching centre CRM), EstateDeck (property management), and LiveLoop (browser-based video conferencing).

Which Databus product should I use for my school?

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Use SchoolDeck if you run a K-12 school under CBSE, ICSE, or any State Board. SchoolDeck handles UPI fee collection, attendance, report cards, admissions CRM, and parent communication. Use CampusAlly if you run a college or university and need NAAC and NEP 2020 compliance. Use TutorDesk if you run a coaching centre or work as a private tutor.

How much does Databus school software cost?

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SchoolDeck pricing starts at ₹30 per student per month with modular plans — you pay only for the modules you use. CampusAlly, TutorDesk, and EstateDeck use similar usage-based pricing. There are no large upfront fees and no long-term lock-in contracts. See SchoolDeck pricing →

How long does it take to set up Databus for a school?

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Average onboarding takes 7 days, including data migration from Excel sheets or your existing system. Most schools are running fee collection and parent communication within the first week. The Databus team handles data migration, staff training, and setup — you don't need an IT team.

Does Databus support CBSE, ICSE and State Board report cards?

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Yes. SchoolDeck generates report cards in CBSE CCE format, ICSE format, NEP 2020 Holistic Progress Cards, and all major State Board formats — Maharashtra (SSC/HSC), Tamil Nadu (Samacheer Kalvi), Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar. Regional language interfaces are supported.

Can parents pay school fees through UPI in Databus?

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Yes. SchoolDeck, TutorDesk, and EstateDeck all support UPI fee and rent collection alongside cards and net banking. Digital receipts are generated automatically, and reminders go to parents or tenants via WhatsApp. Collections sync to Tally automatically.

Is Databus an Indian company?

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Yes. Databus Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is headquartered at Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu — and is used by schools, colleges, coaching centres, and landlords across India. Support runs in Indian time zones, in multiple Indian languages.

Do students need to download an app for LiveLoop classes?

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No. LiveLoop runs in any modern browser on any device — Android, iOS, Windows, or Mac. There is no app, plugin, or sign-up required for participants to join a class or meeting. Hosts get full controls; participants just click a link.

Ready to see it on your own data?

Book a 30-minute demo. We'll show fee collection, report cards, and the parent app running on your real student list. No sales pitch.

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