Many no-code app builders offer free plans to build basic education apps. You can create an app with core features like schedules, assignments, attendance, and notifications without paying. However, free apps often limit the total number of app users, and require paid plans to unlock additional users or access premium features.
On the other end of the spectrum, the cost to hire an app development company to create a custom school app depends on the features, number of users, and platform (iOS, Android, web). Pricing for basic apps may cost $20,000 to $40,000, while more complex school apps can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even more expensive, hiring an in-house development team can cost several hundreds of dollars in salaries and benefits, annually.
The best bet is to use a no-code platform that allows template customization at a low monthly subscription rate. Shoutem offers monthly pricing starting at just $49 per month.