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Behaviour Smart vs DeansList
Both stand on behavior management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Behaviour Smart combines incident recording with pattern analysis, support plans and post-incident reflection. Its Lite offering is intended to sit alongside wider safeguarding systems, and pricing depends on the setting and package.
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DeansList brings behavior, attendance, family communication, and school reporting tools together for school customers. Schools should consider its pricing-on-request model and the stated email and SMS security limitation.
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| Behaviour Smart | DeansList | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | behavioursmart.co.uk | deanslistsoftware.com |
| On behavior management software | #7 of 22 | #11 of 22 |
Behaviour Smart: what it does well
- Tracks patterns by pupil, class, place and time
- Can generate and update support plans
- Links with MIS platforms through Wonde
- Includes structured post-incident reflection prompts
What to know first
- Lite does not replace wider safeguarding systems
- Pricing depends on setting, numbers and package
- The listed platform options are iOS and web
DeansList: what it does well
- Supports SEL, PBIS, and MTSS programs.
- Attendance is available on web and mobile devices.
- Family messages translate automatically into more than 100 languages.
- Implementation, training, and ongoing support cost no additional charge.
- Offers custom reports, report cards, letters, and transcripts.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Service is described as being for schools, not private individuals.
- Email and SMS are not secure communications protocols.
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