NetSupport School vs Lightspeed Classroom

NetSupport School7.9Visit Lightspeed Classroom6.0Visit

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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Lightspeed Classroom #24 in Classroom Management Software 6.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Lightspeed

• NetSupport School fits best

  Broad classroom control and assessment

• Lightspeed Classroom fits best

  Established browser-focused management

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Side by side

Feature	NetSupport School 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Lightspeed Classroom 6.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	6.0
Ranking	#8 in Classroom Management Software	#24 in Classroom Management Software
Best for	Broad classroom control and assessment	Established browser-focused management
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Browser extension, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Chrome extension, Windows, macOS
Integrations	4 integrations	2 integrations
Features NetSupport School 5/5 · Lightspeed Classroom 5/5
Activity monitoring	✓	✓
Live screen view	✓	✓
Web filtering	✓	✓
Device controls	✓	✓
Behavior tracking	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, iOS	chrome_extension, windows, macos
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	View, lock, and record individual or whole-class screens Restrict websites, close distracting tabs, and set group rules Track engagement trends and receive unusual browsing or AI activity alerts
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 is quote-based rather than published by plan Integrations are limited to Zoom and Microsoft Teams Platform support centers on Chrome, Windows, and macOS
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 →	Lightspeed Classroom is classroom management software for K–12 schools that gives teachers and administrators visibility and control over student devices. Its core tools include individual and whole-class screen viewing, screen locking and… 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

• Lightspeed Classroom — where it wins

  • View, lock, and record individual or whole-class screens
  • Restrict websites, close distracting tabs, and set group rules
  • Track engagement trends and receive unusual browsing or AI activity alerts

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
  • Integrations are limited to Zoom and Microsoft Teams
  • Platform support centers on Chrome, Windows, and macOS

• 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 →
• Lightspeed Classroom6.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature classroom management suite with strong monitoring and browser controls.

  Visit LightspeedFull verdict →