Veyon
Classroom management software
Education software
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What is Veyon
Veyon is an open-source classroom management tool for monitoring and controlling student computers on a local network. It is used by teachers and school IT staff to view student screens, broadcast the teacher screen, lock devices, and manage classroom sessions in computer labs. Veyon is typically deployed on Windows and Linux endpoints and is administered via a central configuration and access-control model. It focuses on device-level classroom supervision rather than content creation, video hosting, or learning management workflows.
Real-time screen monitoring
Veyon provides live thumbnail and full-screen views of student devices to support in-class supervision. Teachers can quickly switch between students, take screenshots, and observe activity without requiring students to initiate sharing. This aligns with common classroom management needs where immediate visibility is more important than post-class analytics.
Direct device control actions
The product includes controls such as locking screens, sending messages, powering off/rebooting (where permitted), and starting applications or opening URLs. These functions support structured lab sessions and help reduce time spent on manual troubleshooting during class. The feature set is oriented to endpoint control rather than instructional content delivery.
Open-source and self-hosted
Veyon is distributed as open-source software and can be operated on-premises, which can fit schools that prefer local control over data and infrastructure. It can be deployed without relying on a vendor-hosted cloud service and can be evaluated without procurement barriers. This can be advantageous for institutions with strict network policies or limited budgets for per-user licensing.
Limited LMS and content workflows
Veyon does not function as a learning management system and does not provide native assignment distribution, grading, or course content management. It also does not focus on lecture capture, video management, or interactive lesson delivery features common in broader education platforms. Schools typically need additional systems for curriculum, assessment, and student submission workflows.
Network and endpoint dependency
Core functionality depends on managed endpoints and reliable local network connectivity between teacher and student devices. Off-network or remote learning scenarios may require additional networking setup (for example, VPN) and may not be as straightforward as cloud-first classroom tools. Mixed device environments can also increase deployment and support complexity.
IT setup and administration overhead
Deploying Veyon generally requires installing and maintaining software on each managed device and configuring authentication/authorization (for example, keys, access control, and roles). Ongoing updates and compatibility testing are handled by the institution rather than a hosted vendor service. This can be a constraint for schools with limited IT staffing.
Plan & Pricing
Core software
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core (open-source Veyon) | €0 — Free | Free, open-source; monitoring and remote control; downloadable from vendor site. |
Single add-on license
| Organization type | Annual license | Perpetual license | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single school – one site | €250 | €750 | Licence valid for all computers/rooms within the licensed organisational structure. |
| School group – multiple schools at one site or one school at multiple sites | €400 | €1150 | |
| School district / Authority/department for education | Price on request | Price on request | |
| University / College (per faculty/department) | €600 | €1750 | Prices shown are per faculty/department — discounts possible for multiple faculties/departments. |
| Company / Other | Price on request | Price on request | Company licences are valid for a specific number of computers. |
Add‑ons bundle license
| Organization type | Annual license | Perpetual license | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single school – one site | €450 | €1250 | Bundle grants access to all commercial add-ons. |
| School group – multiple schools at one site or one school at multiple sites | €700 | €1950 | |
| School district / Authority/department for education | Price on request | Price on request | |
| University / College (per faculty/department) | €1000 | €2950 | Prices shown are per faculty/department — discounts possible. |
| Company / Other | Price on request | Price on request |
