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ClassDojo vs School Stream
Both stand on school communication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Choose ClassDojo if you need a free way for teachers to share class updates, recognize student behavior, and communicate with families. Families seeking Homework Helper, Magic Books, or calendar syncing need the optional Plus subscription; those using Kindle devices cannot use the latest app.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
School Stream combines school-to-home messaging with notices, forms, events, payments, and translation. Families have free access, while schools need to request pricing.
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| ClassDojo | School Stream | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | ClassDojo Plus annual: $69.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | classdojo.com | schoolstream.com.au |
| On school communication software | #1 of 29 | #5 of 29 |
ClassDojo: what it does well
- Free core plan includes messaging, class points, and story updates.
- Teachers can recognize student skills and behaviors with feedback points.
- Plus includes Homework Helper and more than 2,000 Magic Books stories.
- Plus can add school events to Google or Apple calendars.
- Plus can be shared with up to three other grown-ups.
What to know first
- The latest iOS app requires iOS 17 or later.
- The latest Android app requires Android 8 or later.
- Kindle devices are no longer supported.
School Stream: what it does well
- Digital forms support signatures
- Translation supports over 100 languages
- Schools can track notice readership
- Families have free access
What to know first
- School pricing is on request
- Content recovery is limited to 30 days
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