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iObservation vs Kinly
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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Choose iObservation if your school or district needs evaluation workflows tied to growth plans, professional learning, and districtwide reporting. Its strongest fit is organizations using Marzano evaluation models; prospective customers need to request pricing.
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Kinly brings evaluation, observation evidence, meetings, and staff-growth planning into one school-focused system. Its listed price is $3.75 per enrolled student contact, with larger-district discounts available.
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| iObservation | Kinly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | marzanoevaluationcenter.com | kinly.app |
| On teacher evaluation software | #20 of 27 | #16 of 27 |
iObservation: what it does well
- Supports walkthroughs, formal evaluations, rounds, and self-assessments.
- Observations and self-assessments can work without wireless access.
- Offers Marzano forms and custom evaluation forms.
- Connects observation results with targeted professional development resources.
- District reports can drill down to individual teacher strategy results.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only by request.
- The listed platform is web-based.
Kinly: what it does well
- Supports informal, formal, and summative evaluations
- Observation evidence attachments
- State-specific evaluation rubrics
- Meeting agendas, notes, and digital signatures
- Professional-growth and goal plans
What to know first
- No free plan
- Web platform only
- Pricing is based on enrolled students
- Volume discounts require districts above 7,000 students
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