Looking for an aXcelerate Alternative?
aXcelerate is one of Australia's most established student management systems, built by an RTO for RTOs and serving over 1,000 clients. It is a capable platform with strong compliance features and an integrated LMS. SELMA SIS offers a modern alternative with transparent pricing, unlimited users, deeper international education capability, and a platform built in the last 2 to 3 years on contemporary cloud architecture.
Why Australian RTOs Choose SELMA Over aXcelerate
aXcelerate has been serving Australian RTOs since 2008 and has grown to over 1,000 clients. It is a capable, AU-specific platform with compliance tools, an integrated LMS, and a RESTful API. SELMA offers a compelling alternative for RTOs who want transparent published pricing, unlimited users, deeper international education capability, and a modern platform that does not require them to navigate a complex multi-tier pricing structure to understand their costs:
Transparent published pricing
aXcelerate offers four pricing models (Short-course, Long-course, Hybrid, and Turbo) but pricing is only available on request. SELMA publishes pricing from $99/month AUD so you know your commitment before speaking to anyone
Unlimited users included
SELMA's flat subscription covers your entire team with no per-user or per-seat fees. As your team grows your subscription price does not
State contract reconciliation included
SELMA includes comprehensive state funding contract reconciliation across all Australian jurisdictions in every subscription at no extra charge
Native form builder with keystroke tracking
SELMA's native form builder captures student interactions from the very first keystroke -- not just when they hit submit -- giving your admissions team complete visibility of every prospect from the moment they start engaging
Deep international education capability
Full homestay management, agent commission management, advanced finance, CRICOS compliance, and CoE generation -- more comprehensive than most competing platforms
True Higher Education data models
Complex award management, roll-up completions of study components, and dynamic grading schemes built in for providers managing multi-component qualifications
Independently and privately owned
SELMA is not beholden to corporate shareholders. Decisions move faster, feature requests get heard, and the roadmap is driven by what customers ask for
Modern platform
SELMA's latest version is 2 to 3 years old, built on modern cloud architecture. A genuinely contemporary platform built for how RTOs operate today
State funding contract reconciliation across all jurisdictions -- Skills First, Certificate 3 Guarantee, Smart and Skilled, Jobs and Skills WA, and more. No add-ons, no extra cost.
How SELMA Compares to aXcelerate
Feature | aXcelerate | SELMA SIS |
|---|---|---|
Starting price | Contact for quote -- four pricing models | $99/month AUD -- published |
Unlimited users | Unknown -- contact for quote | Yes -- every plan |
Native form builder | Available | Included -- first keystroke tracking |
Integrated LMS | Yes -- included | Bi-directional -- Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, Cloud Assess |
RESTful API | Yes | Yes -- full developer API |
State contract reconciliation | Available | Included -- all jurisdictions |
AVETMISS reporting | Yes | Yes |
All AU state funding | Yes | Yes |
CRICOS compliance | Yes | Yes |
True Higher Education data model | Limited | Yes -- complex awards and dynamic grading |
International and homestay | Limited | Full -- homestay, agents, advanced finance |
Apprenticeship and traineeship | Yes | Yes -- employer portal, training plans, pastoral care |
Fee for service training | Yes | Yes -- branded shopfront, online payments, AVETMISS FFS reporting |
AI workflow automation | Yes | Yes -- no-code workflow builder |
AU data hosting | Yes | Yes (AWS AU) |
Platform age | Since 2008 | 2 to 3 years old |
Ownership | Private AU company | Independently and privately owned |
Xero integration | Yes | Yes -- bi-directional |
Published pricing | No -- contact for quote | Yes -- from $99/month AUD |
Data migration | Standard | Rigorous -- included in onboarding |
What Stays the Same When You Switch
Moving to SELMA from aXcelerate is a structured process with no disruption to your compliance obligations. Everything that matters carries across -- and in several areas you gain capabilities you may not have had before:
Full AVETMISS reporting with NAT file generation and direct NCVER submission
All Australian state funding contracts including Skills First, Certificate 3 Guarantee, Smart and Skilled, and Jobs and Skills WA
State funding contract reconciliation -- now included in every plan
CRICOS international student management and CoE generation
Homestay management, agent commission, and advanced international finance
Fee for service training with branded shopfront and online payments
Apprenticeship and traineeship management including employer portals and training plans
Xero integration for financial reconciliation
Student, employer, and agent portals
Complete accurate data migration from aXcelerate included in onboarding
Migrating to SELMA From aXcelerate
SELMA's implementation team has experience migrating Australian RTOs from aXcelerate. The process is structured, carefully managed, and handled with the accuracy your compliance data demands. Student records, enrolment history, compliance data, state funding records, and financial data move across cleanly.
Most Australian RTOs complete the full migration within 4 to 6 weeks including data migration, system configuration, and staff training.
Rigorous data migration from aXcelerate, full configuration for your AU compliance requirements including state funding contract setup, staff training from people who know the VET sector, and ongoing AU-based support from day one. No hidden implementation fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 01.
Can SELMA migrate our data from aXcelerate?
Yes. SELMA's implementation team handles data migration from aXcelerate with rigorous accuracy. Student records, enrolment history, AVETMISS compliance data, state funding records, and financial data transfer cleanly as part of your onboarding. Most Australian RTOs are fully operational within 4 to 6 weeks of starting the process.
- 02.
Does SELMA include state funding contract reconciliation?
Yes. Comprehensive state funding contract reconciliation across all Australian jurisdictions is included in every SELMA subscription at no extra cost. This covers Victoria's Skills First, Queensland's Certificate 3 Guarantee, NSW Smart and Skilled, WA Jobs and Skills WA, and all other state programmes.
- 03.
Does SELMA have an integrated LMS like aXcelerate?
SELMA integrates bi-directionally with leading LMS platforms including Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and Cloud Assess. Unlike aXcelerate's proprietary LMS, SELMA connects to the LMS your trainers already know and use, with results flowing back into SELMA automatically for AVETMISS reporting. If you host Moodle through SELMA, the integration is included at no extra charge.
- 04.
Does SELMA have an API?
Yes. SELMA provides a full RESTful API for developers and integration partners, enabling custom integrations, data feeds, and third-party connections that support your specific technology stack.
- 05.
Does SELMA work for both small and large RTOs?
Yes. SELMA serves RTOs across the full size spectrum from small community providers to large multi-site enterprise organisations. The flat subscription model means your software cost does not grow with your team headcount, making SELMA particularly cost-effective as your RTO scales.
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