NetSupport School vs LanSchool Air

NetSupport School7.9Visit LanSchool Air7.5Visit

Higher score NetSupport School #8 in Classroom Management Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit NetSupport

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LanSchool Air #12 in Classroom Management Software 7.5/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit LanSchool Air

• NetSupport School fits best

  Broad classroom control and assessment

• LanSchool Air fits best

  AI-enabled everyday classroom management

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Side by side

Feature	NetSupport School 7.9/10 Visit ↗	LanSchool Air 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.5
Ranking	#8 in Classroom Management Software	#12 in Classroom Management Software
Best for	Broad classroom control and assessment	AI-enabled everyday classroom management
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS
Integrations	4 integrations	3 integrations
Features NetSupport School 5/5 · LanSchool Air 5/5
Activity monitoring	✓	✓
Live screen view	✓	✓
Web filtering	✓	✓
Device controls	✓	✓
Behavior tracking	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iOS	Mac, Windows, Chromebook
Student limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Live screen monitoring, snapshots, and AI-based on-task monitoring Web filtering, device locking, blank screens, and website controls Roster integrations with Google Classroom, ClassLink, and Clever
Cons	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	Pricing requires a custom quote based on student devices No perpetual free plan is available Core controls depend on supported classroom devices and platforms
Our verdict	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 →	LanSchool Air is a cloud-based classroom management platform for teachers, schools, and districts. It supports classroom environments using Mac, Windows, and Chromebook devices, with web access through its platform. Teachers can monitor… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• LanSchool Air — where it wins

  • Live screen monitoring, snapshots, and AI-based on-task monitoring
  • Web filtering, device locking, blank screens, and website controls
  • Roster integrations with Google Classroom, ClassLink, and Clever

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a custom quote based on student devices
  • No perpetual free plan is available
  • Core controls depend on supported classroom devices and platforms

• 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 →
• LanSchool Air7.5/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  AI-enabled classroom controls for monitoring, instruction, and student device management.

  Visit LanSchool AirFull verdict →