School Bus Manager

7.0easy start · #2 of 25
in School Bus Routing Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows. Paid plans from $82.50/mo.

School Bus Manager is ranked #2 of 25 in school bus routing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $82.50/mo.

School Bus Manager plans and pricing

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Lite $990/yr paid annually; + $199 one-time startup fee in the first year only up to 500 riders schoolbusmanager.com · 2 Oct 2026

Plus $1,790/yr paid annually; + $359 one-time startup fee in the first year only up to 1000 riders schoolbusmanager.com · 2 Oct 2026

Standard $3,990/yr paid annually; + $799 one-time startup fee in the first year only up to 2500 riders schoolbusmanager.com · 2 Oct 2026

enterprise Not published Call us toll free more than 2500 riders schoolbusmanager.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on school bus routing software

Free plan: No
Live bus tracking: Yes
Route optimization: Yes
Parent alerts: Yes
Student data import: csv
Driver mobile app: Yes

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The record

Purpose: School Bus Manager takes rider data from student information systems to create bus routes and trips with directions, stop times, and maps.
Route planning: The product can optimize or modify routes in seconds and includes turn-by-turn directions and stop times.
Load balancing: Its load balancing tools help users identify route intersections and overlaps, adjust stops, and reassign riders.
Attendance: The product lets users log attendance and monitor who is onboard.
Data imports: Users can import CSV or XLSX files and Department of Education files.
Annual rollover: Routes can be rolled over from year to year.
Mobile tools: The maker lists Android and iOS Driver Console and Parents App features including live vehicle tracking, attendance, ETA notifications, and real-time rider and vehicle locations.
ChildPlus integration: ChildPlus users can export report 1527 and import rider data, and the maker says this is compatible with ChildPlus version 4.6.0.0 or later.
Trial: The maker offers a full 15-day trial with no limitations, credit card, or contract.
Plan terms: New subscriptions and renewals require a 12-month minimum commitment; the maker says it does not prorate or refund.
Included service: Plans include unlimited users and roles, initial data-import help, staff training, free support, free software updates, and nightly backups with up to one week of archives.
Security: The maker says data transmission uses SSL/TLS depending on browser settings and that customer data is hosted on AWS.
Platforms: The product is web-based, requires no installation, works with PC and Mac, and is described as mobile friendly.
Intended users: The maker says its pricing is designed for districts or operations of any size, with enterprise contact pricing for more than 2500 riders.
Price from: $82.50/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best School Bus Routing Software in 2026#2 of 25

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Sources

schoolbusmanager.com· checked 2 Oct 2026
schoolbusmanager.com/childplus· checked 2 Oct 2026
schoolbusmanager.com/15-day-free-trial· checked 2 Oct 2026
schoolbusmanager.com/pricing· checked 2 Oct 2026
schoolbusmanager.com/security· checked 2 Oct 2026
schoolbusmanager.com/contact-us· checked 2 Oct 2026