DeansList vs Scholva Behavior & Discipline

DeansList9.0Visit Scholva Behavior & Discipline8.6Visit

Higher score DeansList #3 in Behavior Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit DeansList

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Scholva Behavior & Discipline #5 in Behavior Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Scholva

• DeansList fits best

  Schools prioritizing family communication and MTSS

• Scholva Behavior & Discipline fits best

  Budget-conscious schools wanting broad core coverage

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Side by side

Feature	DeansList 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Scholva Behavior & Discipline 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Behavior Management Software	#5 in Behavior Management Software
Best for	Schools prioritizing family communication and MTSS	Budget-conscious schools wanting broad core coverage
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Free plan
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Android
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DeansList 6/6 · Scholva Behavior & Discipline 5/6
Incident tracking	✓	✓
Positive reinforcement	✓	✓
PBIS support	✓	✓
SEL program support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Intervention plans	✓	✓
Family communication	✓	✓
Specs
Student limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines incident tracking, referrals, rewards, PBIS, SEL, and MTSS workflows Supports multilingual notifications and family messaging across several channels Provides web, iOS, and Android access for educators and families	Free tier supports institutions with up to 200 students Covers incidents, investigations, interventions, counseling, and discipline Connects with Google Workspace, WhatsApp Business, SMS, and school systems
Cons	School-contract and demo-based purchasing adds a sales step Broad functionality may exceed the needs of schools seeking a narrow behavior tool Its workflows span multiple school teams and may require coordinated administration	Free tier is limited to institutions with up to 200 students Designed specifically for education settings, not general workplace programs Founded in 2023, giving it a shorter operating history
Our verdict	DeansList is an online platform for K–12 schools and districts managing student behavior, office referrals, attendance, interventions, school culture, and family communication. Teachers can submit referrals, record behavior, communicate… Read the review →	Scholva Behavior & Discipline is a behavior-management module for K-12 schools, colleges, and coaching institutes. Staff can record incidents with student, witness, severity, time, location, and evidence fields, then assign investigations,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DeansList — where it wins

  • Combines incident tracking, referrals, rewards, PBIS, SEL, and MTSS workflows
  • Supports multilingual notifications and family messaging across several channels
  • Provides web, iOS, and Android access for educators and families

  Where it doesn't

  • School-contract and demo-based purchasing adds a sales step
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of schools seeking a narrow behavior tool
  • Its workflows span multiple school teams and may require coordinated administration

• Scholva Behavior & Discipline — where it wins

  • Free tier supports institutions with up to 200 students
  • Covers incidents, investigations, interventions, counseling, and discipline
  • Connects with Google Workspace, WhatsApp Business, SMS, and school systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Free tier is limited to institutions with up to 200 students
  • Designed specifically for education settings, not general workplace programs
  • Founded in 2023, giving it a shorter operating history

• DeansList9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad K–12 behavior platform combining MTSS, PBIS, SEL, referrals, and family communication.

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• Scholva Behavior & Discipline8.6/10 · Free plan

  A broad, education-focused behavior platform with a free tier for smaller institutions.

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