Head-to-head · Behavior Management Software
PBIS Rewards vs LiveSchool
PBIS Rewards leads on 0 checks, LiveSchool on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePBIS Rewards · 8.8/10
- Most featuresLiveSchool · 5 of 6
PBIS Rewards scores higher on our rubric for behavior management software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
PBIS Rewards is the better fit for schools focused on PBIS rewards and referrals. LiveSchool is the better fit for schools seeking affordable rewards-led behavior management.
- PBIS Rewards fits best
Schools focused on PBIS rewards and referrals
- LiveSchool fits best
Schools seeking affordable rewards-led behavior management
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Side by side
| Feature | PBIS Rewards 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | LiveSchool 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in Behavior Management Software | #6 in Behavior Management Software |
| Best for | Schools focused on PBIS rewards and referrals | Schools seeking affordable rewards-led behavior management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $49/user/yr |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Features PBIS Rewards 0/6 · LiveSchool 5/6 | ||
| Incident tracking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Positive reinforcement | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| PBIS support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| SEL program support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Intervention plans | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Family communication | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Student limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | PBIS Rewards is a schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports management system for schools and districts. It is designed for staff who recognize positive student behavior, monitor behavior data and coordinate schoolwide… Read the review → |
LiveSchool is a web-based behavior management platform for K–12 schools, districts, teachers, administrators, PBIS coordinators, and student-support teams. It combines behavior and points tracking with positive recognition, rewards stores,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PBIS Rewards — where it wins
- Combines points, stores, referrals, Check-In/Check-Out and SEL checks
- Supports web, iOS and Android access for school communities
- Connects with Clever and ClassLink for SIS sync and single sign-on
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a quote rather than published plan prices
- Its workflows are centered on PBIS and school behavior management
- Clever and ClassLink are central to documented SIS sync and SSO
LiveSchool — where it wins
- Points, rewards stores, competitions, and positive recognition support PBIS programs.
- Clever and ClassLink synchronization simplify roster management across school systems.
- Family access, weekly recaps, alerts, and mobile apps extend communication and access.
Where it doesn't
- Starter has basic reports, while advanced reporting begins with Premium.
- District-level features and SOC 2 compliance are limited to the District tier.
- The Pilot is limited to one grade level and up to one school year.
- PBIS Rewards8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad PBIS toolkit for schools that need rewards, referrals and intervention tracking.
Visit PBIS RewardsFull verdict → - LiveSchool8.4/10 · Paid
Affordable behavior tracking with rewards, family access, and school-to-district reporting.
Visit LiveSchoolFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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