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
Included in every Australian subscription: 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.
Where SELMA Stands Out for Australian RTOs
Transparent Pricing
Published from $99/month AUD with unlimited users included. No complex pricing tiers to navigate, no custom quote required before you know your costs.
State Contract Reconciliation -- Included
Comprehensive state funding contract reconciliation across all Australian jurisdictions included in every subscription at no extra cost.
Native Form Builder
Build enrolment and enquiry forms directly in SELMA. Captures interactions from the first keystroke for complete pipeline visibility from the moment a prospect engages.
Deep International Education
Full homestay module, agent commission management, advanced finance, CRICOS compliance, and CoE generation in one platform -- more comprehensive than aXcelerate's international offering.
True Higher Education Data Models
Complex award management, roll-up completions of study components, and dynamic grading schemes for providers managing multi-component qualifications.
Bi-Directional LMS Integration
Native integration with Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and Cloud Assess. Results flow back from your LMS into SELMA automatically for AVETMISS reporting.
AU-Based Support
Sector-specialist support team based in Australia with deep knowledge of AVETMISS, state funding requirements, and RTO operations.
Modern Platform
2 to 3 year old platform on modern cloud architecture. Built for how RTOs operate today rather than adapted from a system developed in the 2000s.
AI Workflow Automation
No-code workflow builder automates repetitive tasks across enrolment, compliance, and reporting. Reduces admin time and frees your team for higher-value work.
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.