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Head-to-head · Social-Emotional Learning Software

ClassDojo vs Rethink Ed

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
Rethink Ed #4 in Social-Emotional Learning Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit RethinkEd

ClassDojo leads on 0 checks, Rethink Ed on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 featuresRethink Ed · 3 of 3

ClassDojo scores higher on our rubric for social-emotional learning software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

ClassDojo is the better fit for schools seeking broad classroom SEL and family tools. Rethink Ed is the better fit for districts needing tiered K–12 SEL curriculum.

  • ClassDojo fits best

    Schools seeking broad classroom SEL and family tools

  • Rethink Ed fits best

    Districts needing tiered K–12 SEL curriculum

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Side by side

Feature ClassDojo 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Rethink Ed 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #1 in Social-Emotional Learning Software #4 in Social-Emotional Learning Software
Best for Schools seeking broad classroom SEL and family tools Districts needing tiered K–12 SEL curriculum
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 2 integrations
Features ClassDojo 0/3 · Rethink Ed 3/3
SEL assessments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Student wellbeing program Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Standards alignment Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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 Managed
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.
  • Differentiated Tier 1, 2, and 3 student lessons
  • Assessments, incident tracking, and individualized progress reporting
  • Managed implementation with Clever and Schoology integrations
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.
  • Districts must contact sales for customized pricing
  • Norm-referenced student assessments cover grades 3–12
  • Its wider behavior, wellness, and special-education tools may exceed SEL-only needs
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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RethinkEd brings K–12 social-emotional learning curriculum, assessments, and progress tools together for schools and districts. Its digital lessons are differentiated across Tier 1, 2, and 3, while adult professional-development sessions…

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  1. ClassDojoSocial-Emotional Learning Software 9.1Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Rethink EdSocial-Emotional Learning Software 8.6Pricing 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.

  • Rethink Ed — where it wins

    • Differentiated Tier 1, 2, and 3 student lessons
    • Assessments, incident tracking, and individualized progress reporting
    • Managed implementation with Clever and Schoology integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Districts must contact sales for customized pricing
    • Norm-referenced student assessments cover grades 3–12
    • Its wider behavior, wellness, and special-education tools may exceed SEL-only needs
  • ClassDojo9.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

    Visit ClassDojoFull verdict →
  • Rethink Ed8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A district-focused SEL platform spanning student lessons, assessment, and adult learning.

    Visit RethinkEdFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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