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eCOVE Observation Software vs EvalScribe
Both stand on teacher evaluation 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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eCOVE combines customizable classroom observation tools with editions for administrators and special education use. Review the edition and setup requirements carefully, especially if district reporting or mobile syncing is needed.
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Free plan iPhoneMac
Administrators using a supported Apple device can choose EvalScribe to draft framework-aligned evaluations and coaching scripts, then review and export the results. Look elsewhere if you need an Android or web app, direct platform integration, or single sign-on.
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| eCOVE Observation Software | EvalScribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Advanced Editions (Administrator, Special Education, ESL, General): $99 per user a year | District license: $80 per admin a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ecove.net | evalscribe.com |
| On teacher evaluation software | #1 of 27 | #4 of 27 |
eCOVE Observation Software: what it does well
- More than 200 observation tools to browse
- Users can create templates, checklists, and scales
- Administrator and Special Education editions each include 32 tools
- District Reporter offers filters and permission controls
- Free basic iPad app includes six tools
What to know first
- Reporter requires a $250.00 USD one-time setup fee
- Mobile syncing requires a matching computer version
- Basic iPad app has six tools; more require in-app purchase
EvalScribe: what it does well
- Accepts typed, dictated, and scanned handwritten observation notes
- Maps notes to standards and suggests levels with evidence citations
- Supports frameworks across every U.S. state and Washington, D.C.
- Three evaluations are included before choosing a paid plan
- Drafts can be edited and exported as PDFs
What to know first
- No Android or web version
- Does not integrate with SIS or evaluation platforms
- No single sign-on
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