Head-to-head · Classroom Management Software
ClassDojo vs NetSupport School
ClassDojo leads on 1 check, NetSupport School on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreClassDojo · 9.0/10
- Free planonly ClassDojo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresNetSupport School · 5 of 5
ClassDojo scores higher on our rubric for classroom management software: 9.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
ClassDojo offers free plan; NetSupport School doesn't.
ClassDojo is the better fit for free behavior-focused classroom engagement. NetSupport School is the better fit for broad classroom control and assessment.
- ClassDojo fits best
Free behavior-focused classroom engagement
- NetSupport School fits best
Broad classroom control and assessment
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Side by side
| Feature | ClassDojo 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | NetSupport School 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Classroom Management Software | #8 in Classroom Management Software |
| Best for | Free behavior-focused classroom engagement | Broad classroom control and assessment |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request · 30-day trial |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Features ClassDojo 2/5 · NetSupport School 5/5 | ||
| Activity monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live screen view | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Web filtering | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Device controls | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Behavior tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | web, ios, android | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iOS |
| Student limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ClassDojo is a classroom and school communication platform for teachers, students, families, and district teams. Its core offering combines behavior points, PBIS-aligned expectations, feedback, student portfolios, two-way family messaging,… Read the review → |
NetSupport School is classroom management software for K–12 schools and districts that need visibility into student activity alongside instructional and device controls. Teachers can view student screens and thumbnails, remotely control… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ClassDojo — where it wins
- Free core plan includes points, messaging, portfolios, and family engagement
- PBIS-aligned feedback with notes and downloadable feedback data
- Web, iOS, and Android support with district permissions and MFA
Where it doesn't
- No live screen viewing, web filtering, or device controls
- ClassDojo Plus pricing is provided through the app or signup flow
- Paid Plus features are available through an optional family subscription
NetSupport School — where it wins
- Monitors screens, websites, applications and student activity in real time
- Combines device controls, file handling, assessments and communication
- Supports Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android and iOS environments
Where it doesn't
- Paid licensing requires a personalized quote based on device count
- The evaluation is limited to 30 days and up to 40 devices
- Its broad control set may exceed the needs of simpler classrooms
- ClassDojo9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A free, behavior-focused classroom platform with messaging, portfolios, and family engagement.
Visit ClassDojoFull verdict → - NetSupport School7.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad classroom control suite for schools managing student activity across five platforms.
Visit NetSupportFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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