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KyberClassroom vs Piazza
Both stand on classroom 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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Choose KyberClassroom if your school needs live classroom monitoring and controls for student devices, with Google Classroom or Clever roster support. Basic fits the listed 1,000–4,999 device range; schools needing unlimited devices can consider Pro or Enterprise, with dedicated support listed for Enterprise.
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Piazza combines coursework Q&A, class materials, and participation reports, with LMS integrations and mobile apps. A free plan is available, while some features require a paid license.
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| KyberClassroom | Piazza | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $5 per device a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 12 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kybergate.com | piazza.com |
| On classroom management software | #11 of 25 | #7 of 25 |
KyberClassroom: what it does well
- Live view shows device thumbnails, URLs, titles, and on-task status.
- Teachers can lock devices and display a custom message.
- Focus mode limits sessions to approved domains.
- Webpages pushed by teachers open automatically on student devices.
- Google Classroom import and Clever roster sync are listed.
What to know first
- Basic has a 4,999-device limit.
- Basic support is by email.
- Enterprise pricing is custom.
- Classroom management is included with KyberGate plans rather than sold separately.
Piazza: what it does well
- Community-edited Q&A includes student and instructor answers.
- Students can post anonymously to classmates.
- Course pages hold syllabi, assignments, notes, and links.
- LMS rosters can enroll users with appropriate roles.
- Mobile apps provide class alerts.
What to know first
- Paid instructor licenses start at $379 a month.
- Polls, statistics, and class locking require a paid license.
- Anonymous posts to instructors require instructor permission.
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