SoleMove vs MoveON: Comparing Student Mobility Management Platforms

When evaluating student mobility management software, QS MoveON and SoleMove are two platforms that frequently appear in shortlists for European higher education institutions. This page summarises the key differences based on publicly available information to help IRO teams make an informed comparison.

We have written this as neutrally as we can. If you are evaluating both platforms, we encourage you to request a demo from each and speak to current customers before making a decision.

Overview

QS MoveON is a mobility management platform developed by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), the organisation best known for the QS World University Rankings. It provides a comprehensive solution for managing international mobility and partnerships, and is used by a broad range of institutions globally.

SoleMove is a student and staff mobility management platform developed by a Nordic team with a specific focus on European higher education institutions and Erasmus+ workflows, including full EWP API coverage.

Side-by-side comparison

	SoleMove	QS MoveON
EWP integration	Full API coverage, live in production	Available
Implementation time	2–4 months	6–8 months (per QS)
Data hosting	Europe	Contact vendor
Deployment	Cloud (SaaS)	Cloud (SaaS)
Support model	Included, dedicated	Contact vendor
Target institution size	Small to large HEIs	Small to large HEIs
Pricing	Contact for pricing	Contact for pricing

Key differences

Implementation timeline

QS MoveON publishes an implementation timeline of 6–8 months. SoleMove typically goes live in 2–4 months. For institutions that need to be operational for an upcoming intake cycle, the difference in onboarding time is a practical factor to weigh.

Brand and ecosystem

QS is a globally recognised name in higher education. Institutions that already use QS products — rankings data, admissions tools, or other QS platforms — may find ecosystem continuity relevant. SoleMove is an independent platform focused specifically on mobility management.

EWP integration

Both platforms support EWP. SoleMove was built with EWP as a core design requirement and covers all major EWP APIs in production. If EWP depth matters to your evaluation, it is worth asking each vendor specifically which APIs are live, which are in development, and with how many partner institutions they are currently exchanging data.

Data hosting

For institutions with GDPR obligations or data residency requirements, it is worth confirming where each platform stores data. SoleMove hosts all data in Europe. QS MoveON's hosting arrangements are best confirmed directly with their team.

Which institutions tend to choose each?

This is a generalisation, but based on publicly visible customer bases and positioning:

QS MoveON tends to appeal to institutions that are already in the QS ecosystem, are comfortable with a longer implementation process, or are looking for a platform backed by a large, globally recognised brand.

SoleMove tends to appeal to institutions that want to go live quickly, prefer a team with deep Erasmus+ and EWP expertise, and value direct support from mobility specialists rather than a large vendor support structure.

How to evaluate

The best way to compare the two platforms is to run a structured evaluation:

1. Define your core requirements — which EWP APIs, which mobility types, which integrations
2. Request a live demo from each vendor focused on your specific workflows
3. Ask each vendor for references from institutions of a similar size and mobility volume
4. Compare total cost of ownership over three years, including onboarding and support

If you would like to see SoleMove in action, book a 30-minute demo and we will focus the session on your institution's specific setup.