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Head-to-head · Social-Emotional Learning Software

ClassDojo vs Panorama Education

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ClassDojo #1 in Social-Emotional Learning Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit ClassDojo
Panorama Education #3 in Social-Emotional Learning Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit site

ClassDojo leads on 0 checks, Panorama Education on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClassDojo · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly ClassDojo
  • Free trialonly ClassDojo
  • Most featuresPanorama Education · 2 of 3

ClassDojo scores higher on our rubric for social-emotional learning software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

ClassDojo is the better fit for schools seeking broad classroom SEL and family tools. Panorama Education is the better fit for districts focused on SEL measurement and MTSS.

  • ClassDojo fits best

    Schools seeking broad classroom SEL and family tools

  • Panorama Education fits best

    Districts focused on SEL measurement and MTSS

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Side by side

Feature ClassDojo 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Panorama Education 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #1 in Social-Emotional Learning Software #3 in Social-Emotional Learning Software
Best for Schools seeking broad classroom SEL and family tools Districts focused on SEL measurement and MTSS
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Integrations 2 integrations 200+ integrations
Features ClassDojo 0/3 · Panorama Education 2/3
SEL assessments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Student wellbeing program Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Standards alignment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Curriculum format Not checked yet Digital
Lesson library size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Grade bands Not checked yet K-12
Implementation support Not checked yet Guided
Our review
Pros
  • Free core plan includes messaging, class points, and class story updates.
  • PBIS-aligned feedback, portfolios, and two-way family messaging support SEL routines.
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android, with Google and Microsoft integrations.
  • Combines SEL and wellbeing surveys with MTSS planning and progress monitoring.
  • 1,000+ strategy Playbook and interactive lessons support educator action.
  • 200 integrations connect SIS, LMS, behavior and assessment data.
Cons
  • Detailed progress reports and AI homework help are part of paid ClassDojo Plus.
  • ClassDojo Plus is an optional paid family subscription, not a school plan.
  • Plus pricing is handled in the app or signup flow.
  • Pricing depends on district size and products; contact sales for a quote.
  • Web-only access may not suit teams requiring native mobile apps.
  • Designed for K–12 districts, limiting fit for other education segments.
Our verdict

ClassDojo brings classroom behavior feedback, student portfolios, and family communication into one platform for teachers, students, families, and district teams. Its free core plan covers messaging, class points, class story updates,…

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Panorama Education provides a web-based K–12 platform for schools, districts and state agencies that need connected student-support data. It combines research-backed surveys for students, families and staff with social-emotional learning…

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  1. ClassDojoSocial-Emotional Learning Software 9.1Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Panorama EducationSocial-Emotional Learning Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ClassDojo — where it wins

    • Free core plan includes messaging, class points, and class story updates.
    • PBIS-aligned feedback, portfolios, and two-way family messaging support SEL routines.
    • Available on web, iOS, and Android, with Google and Microsoft integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Detailed progress reports and AI homework help are part of paid ClassDojo Plus.
    • ClassDojo Plus is an optional paid family subscription, not a school plan.
    • Plus pricing is handled in the app or signup flow.
  • Panorama Education — where it wins

    • Combines SEL and wellbeing surveys with MTSS planning and progress monitoring.
    • 1,000+ strategy Playbook and interactive lessons support educator action.
    • 200 integrations connect SIS, LMS, behavior and assessment data.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing depends on district size and products; contact sales for a quote.
    • Web-only access may not suit teams requiring native mobile apps.
    • Designed for K–12 districts, limiting fit for other education segments.
  • ClassDojo9.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A free classroom SEL toolkit for behavior feedback, student portfolios, and family communication.

    Visit ClassDojoFull verdict →
  • Panorama Education8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A K–12 SEL and MTSS platform linking surveys, interventions and district data.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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