What is Groundskeeper?

Groundskeeper serves as an IT monitoring solution specifically designed for educational institutions and academy trusts, providing a self-hosted platform that aggregates data from a wide range of school IT systems such as servers, network devices, firewalls, backup solutions, Microsoft 365, management information systems, and other critical services into a cohesive dashboard. This functionality allows IT teams to monitor the health of their infrastructure effectively, manage alerts, and present clear summaries along with color-coded indicators—red, amber, and green—to communicate service statuses to school administrators. By functioning on the institution's dedicated server, Groundskeeper guarantees that all information remains within the school's network, thus improving security and control over sensitive data. The software is meticulously designed to aid school IT staff in navigating various technological landscapes, pinpointing potential issues, and assessing which systems need more focus. Its extensive monitoring features cover all components connected to a school's IT environment, while the dashboard is tailored to provide operational insights beneficial to both technical teams and higher management, promoting informed decision-making and optimal resource allocation. In addition, Groundskeeper strives to empower educational institutions by simplifying IT oversight and boosting the effectiveness of their technology management practices, ultimately fostering a more resilient and responsive IT ecosystem within schools. By streamlining these processes, Groundskeeper enhances the capability of educational institutions to leverage technology for improved learning outcomes and administrative efficiency.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
£0
Price Overview:
The Community Edition is free and includes five connectors. Pro is free during early access for the first 100 schools that request it, until version 1.0 and at least August 31, 2027. Planned version 1.0 pricing is £100/year per primary-phase school, £250/year per secondary- or other-phase school, and £100/year per group for Central, plus a Pro license for each school.
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, Groundskeeper provides an API

Screenshots and Video

Groundskeeper web dashboard showing an activity feed, connector health status, an Ask Groundskeeper prompt, and a navigation sidebar for monitoring, reports, alerts, and settings.

Groundskeeper web dashboard showing an activity feed, connector health status, an Ask Groundskeeper prompt, and a navigation sidebar for monitoring, reports, alerts, and settings.

Company Facts

Company Name:
RSJ Software Ltd
Date Founded:
2026
Company Location:
United Kingdom
Company Website:
groundskeeper.rsjsoftware.com
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Product Details

Deployment
Windows
On-Prem
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Groundskeeper Categories and Features

IT Infrastructure Monitoring Tool

Alerts / Notifications
Application Monitoring
Bandwidth Monitoring
Capacity Planning
Health Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
Reporting / Analytics
Virtual Machine Monitoring