Disclosure: This comparison is published by Labbaik. We've tried to represent Raziil and the other platforms named on this page fairly using publicly available information, but we naturally know Labbaik in greater depth. If you spot something outdated, let us know.
Quick comparison
| Platform | Free plan | Pricing transparency | Mobile-first | Masjid & madrasah tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raziil (the platform you're comparing against) | Limited / unclear | Not published — quote on request | No — desktop-first, dated marketing screenshots | Bundled subdomain site only |
| Labbaik | Yes — Safar, no card, no expiry | Public pricing page | Yes — PWA, phone-first for teachers | Donations, events, certificates, Alimiyyah tracking |
| e-maktab | Up to 20 students | Published | No — responsive website, no app | Not publicly advertised |
| IBEAMS | No — from $19/month | 3 tiers published + optional add-ons | Desktop dashboard, same layout on phones | Not publicly advertised |
| IlmFlow | No — 30-day trial | Published, per-student | Web-based, no dedicated teacher app | Not part of the platform |
| MaktabMate | No — 30-day trial | Published, capped by plan | Responsive, not phone-first | Not part of the platform |
The alternatives, one by one
Labbaik — the modern, mobile-first alternative with published pricing
Labbaik covers the same maktab ground as Raziil — attendance, Hifz, fees, parent communication — on a modern PWA built phone-first, with pricing published openly on our pricing page rather than gated behind a sales conversation. Beyond the maktab, Labbaik genuinely extends to the masjid or madrasah: donation campaigns, community events and bookings, verifiable certificates, and kitab-level Alimiyyah tracking with your own PDF syllabus — none of which we found publicly documented on Raziil. See the full Labbaik vs Raziil comparison for details, including a side-by-side of Raziil's own marketing screenshot against Labbaik's.
e-maktab — for a proven, admin-first track record
e-maktab has a strong Trustpilot history and a broad admin feature set (incident logging, governor reports), on a responsive website rather than a dedicated app. Pricing isn't published, so you'll need to email or book a demo, much like Raziil. See the full Labbaik vs e-maktab comparison.
IBEAMS — a long-running, education-focused system
IBEAMS has served UK maktabs for over a decade and says 200+ Islamic schools and maktabs use it. It publishes simple fixed pricing ($19 $38 or $76 a month by student numbers), collects fees through Stripe and GoCardless, and has strong reporting and a comprehensive parent portal. It's education-focused, with no donation or event tools publicly advertised. See the full Labbaik vs IBEAMS comparison.
IlmFlow — for a flat monthly bill and UK payroll
IlmFlow publishes its pricing openly and includes its own HMRC-compatible payroll module. It doesn't offer a free plan, and the bill applies whether or not fee collection is active that month. See the full Labbaik vs IlmFlow comparison.
MaktabMate — a lighter, lower-cost option
MaktabMate is a newer product with openly published, low-cost pricing for a small maktab, though student and teacher counts are capped by plan. See the full Labbaik vs MaktabMate comparison.
Which alternative should you pick?
If you want a modern, mobile-first platform with transparent pricing that genuinely runs the whole masjid or madrasah — not just the maktab — Labbaik is the closest match, with Alimiyyah tracking and WhatsApp-native payments included rather than absent. If a proven, admin-first track record matters more than mobile design, e-maktab is the closer match to Raziil's model. If you want tiered pricing you can see up front without a sales call, e-maktab, IBEAMS, IlmFlow or MaktabMate are worth comparing directly.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best free alternative to Raziil?
Labbaik. Its Safar plan has no monthly fee, no student cap and no card required — Raziil's pricing is quote-only and its free tier, if any, is unclear from public information.
Is there a Raziil alternative with published, transparent pricing?
Yes — Labbaik, e-maktab, IBEAMS, IlmFlow and MaktabMate all publish their pricing openly. Raziil requires a sales conversation before you know what you'll pay.
Is there a Raziil alternative built for teachers on their phones, not a desktop?
Yes — Labbaik is a modern PWA built phone-first, so teachers take attendance and log Hifz progress from the classroom floor rather than a desktop dashboard. Raziil's product — and its own marketing screenshots — are built around a desktop admin workflow.
Which Raziil alternative supports Alimiyyah or kitab-level tracking?
Labbaik. Institutions can upload their own PDF syllabus and Labbaik automatically breaks it into trackable sections, with teachers logging progress kitab by kitab and page by page. We found no equivalent in Raziil or the other alternatives listed here.
Can I migrate from Raziil to one of these alternatives?
If you choose Labbaik, yes — student, class and fee records can usually be imported from a CSV export, and our team can help with a guided migration. For the other platforms listed, check directly with their teams.
Our research
Compiled from each platform's own public pages as of September 2026: Raziil (homepage), e-maktab (homepage), IBEAMS (homepage), IlmFlow (pricing), MaktabMate (homepage & pricing). Feature availability and pricing can change — check each source directly before deciding.
Labbaik isn't only maktab and madrasah software — the same platform also runs donations, community certificates, events and non-educational classes, so a masjid can run its whole community on one system. It adapts to the organisation you run, so a madrasah or maktab only sees the tools it uses. See how Labbaik adapts to your organisation →
Parents and students sign in with a magic link sent to their email, with Google, or with a code sent on WhatsApp to the number the madrasah has for them. Admins and teachers sign in with a magic link, Google or a passkey, which uses their phone or computer's face, fingerprint or screen lock. Nobody has a password to set, forget or reset. Tour the parent portal →
Send us whatever you're using today — a spreadsheet, e-Maktab, IBEAMS, IlmFlow, or a folder of paper registers. We'll set Labbaik up for you and migrate every student, family, class and fee balance across ourselves, at no cost.
If your committee isn't ready to take its first register yet, that's fine too — we'll finish the whole setup so it's ready the moment you are. Get in touch and tell us what you're moving from.