ClassDojo
Classroom management software
Classroom messaging software
Tutoring software
Education software
Adult education software
Attendance tracking software
Exam software
School tracking software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$59.99 per year
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What is ClassDojo
ClassDojo is a classroom communication and engagement platform used primarily in K–12 settings to connect teachers, students, and families. It supports class and school announcements, direct messaging, student portfolios, and behavior/participation feedback that can be shared with parents or guardians. The product is typically used for day-to-day classroom updates and home–school communication rather than full learning management or assessment delivery.
Strong family communication workflows
ClassDojo centers on teacher-to-family communication through class stories, school stories, and direct messaging. Teachers can share photos, videos, and updates to keep families informed without requiring families to use email. The focus on simple, mobile-first interactions fits frequent, lightweight communication needs in K–12 classrooms.
Student engagement and portfolios
The platform includes student portfolios that let teachers and students share work artifacts with families. This supports ongoing visibility into classroom activities and student progress beyond grades. The portfolio approach can complement other instructional tools that focus more on content delivery or video-based learning.
Low setup and broad accessibility
ClassDojo is designed for quick classroom onboarding with minimal configuration compared with more complex school platforms. It is widely used on mobile devices, which can reduce friction for families who primarily access updates via phones. The product’s core features work well for single-classroom use cases without requiring district-level implementation.
Limited assessment and exam features
ClassDojo is not primarily an exam or testing platform and does not provide deep assessment authoring, proctoring, or analytics typical of dedicated exam software. Any grading or standards-based assessment needs are usually handled in separate systems. Organizations looking for robust testing workflows may find ClassDojo insufficient as a standalone solution.
Not a full school tracking system
While it can be used at a school level for announcements, it does not function as a comprehensive student information system for attendance, scheduling, transcripts, or compliance reporting. Attendance tracking capabilities are not positioned as a core, end-to-end administrative workflow. Schools often need additional systems for official records and reporting.
Tutoring and adult education fit
The product is optimized for K–12 classroom and family communication rather than tutoring marketplaces, session scheduling, or adult learning administration. Features commonly required for tutoring (e.g., tutor matching, billing, session notes, and structured lesson delivery) are not core strengths. Adult education providers may find the parent/guardian-centric communication model less applicable.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (Core ClassDojo) | Free | Core classroom & school features (messaging with teachers, Class Story, School Story, portfolios, class points). Stated as 100% free for teachers, students, schools and districts. |
| ClassDojo Plus (family subscription) | $59.99 per year (equivalent to $4.99/month billed annually) — pricing varies by country; monthly option available in app | Enhanced messaging (read receipts, schedule messages), Progress Reports, Memories (organized albums), Calendar sync, unlimited at-home feedback points, family account sharing (up to 3 additional grown-ups). 7-day free trial available; pricing and billing options vary by region. |
Dojo Tutor (usage-based) — Pay-as-you-go: Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (per class) Example costs:
- 25-minute classes: Qualified Tutors $21–$25 per class; Classroom Certified $28–$35 per class.
- 55-minute classes: Qualified Tutors $35–$40 per class; Classroom Certified $48–$58 per class. Notes: Exact per-class price depends on tutor experience, class length, frequency and is shown during the sign-up flow in the Parent Dashboard. No long-term commitment required.
Seller details
ClassDojo, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2011
Private
https://www.classdojo.com/
https://x.com/ClassDojo
https://www.linkedin.com/company/classdojo/
