# ClassDojo Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about ClassDojo Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Classroom Management products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/124446/ClassDojo --- # ClassDojo Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Pros and Cons](#pros-cons)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) ClassDojo ## What is ClassDojo? ClassDojo is an educational technology communication software. The software facilitates communication between teachers, school administrators, students, and parents. Features include a feed for sharing photos and videos from the school day. Messaging can automatically translate into over 35 languages. ClassDojo also provides tools to encourage student growth and classroom community building. These include a points system, student portfolios to showcase work, a calendar to share school events, and timers and classroom management features. The software aims to connect school communities and support student development in a positive way. ## What is ClassDojo used for? [Classroom Management](https://www.capterra.com/classroom-management-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 1,038 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 94% Neutral 5% Negative 1% Pros & cons Comprehensive student behavior tracking Daily child progress monitoring Inconsistent and overwhelming notifications Complicated user account management Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[4.5 (448)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133283/Alma/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.7 (1,038) Ease Of Use 4.5 (4,303) Value For Money 4.6 (546) Value For Money 4.5 (2,488) Customer Service 4.6 (532) Customer Service 4.7 (2,684) ## ClassDojo alternatives [4.5 (318)](https://www.capterra.com/p/163567/Sawyer/reviews/) Starting price $129.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 91% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.4 (65)](https://www.capterra.com/p/232490/EMS-Scheduling-Software/reviews/) Starting price $9000.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.7 (642)](https://www.capterra.com/p/118900/Gradelink-SIS/reviews/) Starting price $121.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/) [4.6 (4,308)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/124446/ClassDojo/alternatives/) ## Who uses ClassDojo? Based on Capterra reviews from the past 3 years ## Pros and Cons Comprehensive student behavior tracking 94% positive reviews out of 79 Most reviewers describe student tracking as helpful for monitoring assignments, behaviors, and academic goals daily. Renee G ESL teacher, 1 employee. "I love how you can either use it on the computer o in the app for the mobile, it helps keep track of all activities assigned and students can see their scores along the way, it also allows them to know if they have any missing activity througout the course." Inconsistent and overwhelming notifications 52% negative reviews out of 80 Some reviewers find notifications unreliable, delayed, or excessive, making timely message delivery challenging at times. Julieanne W Systems Expert, 1 employee. "Not sure if I don't have the notification set up properly but sometimes I miss things because I didn't receive a notification." Daily child progress monitoring 99% positive reviews out of 70 Most reviewers find child progress tracking valuable for staying informed and involved in school activities. Graeme S Lead pastor, 2 - 10 employees. "It's an invaluable tool for parents to keep track of their kids' progress in school." Complicated user account management 49% negative reviews out of 69 Some users comment user accounts require frequent codes, have privacy concerns, and make switching profiles difficult. Streamlined school-home communication 92% positive reviews out of 66 Most reviewers appreciate school communication features for enabling quick, efficient updates and two-way messaging. Helen F Parent, 1 employee. "What I like most about classdojo is the feeling of not missing out anything important happening at school simply because all the dates, information and necessary communications with the school are on this same platform" Limited free features, costly upgrades 59% negative reviews out of 44 Most users report pricing restricts access to premium features, with subscriptions seen as expensive and limiting. ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Real-Time Chat 4.6 (176) 55.68% of 176 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important With instant messaging, you can quickly communicate with teachers and parents, share updates, and get immediate responses. Reviewers appreciate the convenience, real-time feedback, and secure communication, noting it helps keep everyone informed and connected throughout the school day. Student Information/Records 4.4 (154) 60.39% of 154 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important You can easily view and track student progress, activities, and updates. Reviewers indicate it’s convenient for accessing records, staying informed, and keeping information organized, but some feel navigation could be clearer and more detailed records would be helpful. Course Management 4.4 (148) 48.65% of 148 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important This capability helps you stay updated on coursework, assignments, and student progress. Users think it’s easy to set up classes, manage content, and follow student activities, but some mention the interface could be improved for smoother navigation. Attendance Tracking 4.4 (144) 44.44% of 144 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important ClassDojo offers a simple way to monitor student attendance, letting you mark absences, tardiness, and notify parents. Some reviewers find it easy to use and helpful for keeping parents informed, though others mention schools may use other systems for official tracking. Gradebook 4.5 (126) 49.21% of 126 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important It gives you quick access to student grades and progress, allowing parents to monitor assignments and performance. Reviewers appreciate the convenience and real-time updates, though some say entering grades can be challenging and not all schools use this aspect. Student Management 4.5 (97) 61.86% of 97 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families ClassDojo 15 features Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges ClassDojo offers a simple way to monitor student attendance, letting you mark absences, tardiness, and notify parents. Some reviewers find it easy to use and helpful for keeping parents informed, though others mention schools may use other systems for official tracking. Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system Schedule in-person or online classes This capability helps you stay updated on coursework, assignments, and student progress. Users think it’s easy to set up classes, manage content, and follow student activities, but some mention the interface could be improved for smoother navigation. The software is designed for classrooms It gives you quick access to student grades and progress, allowing parents to monitor assignments and performance. Reviewers appreciate the convenience and real-time updates, though some say entering grades can be challenging and not all schools use this aspect. Organize and track educational activities Ability to chat online in real time With instant messaging, you can quickly communicate with teachers and parents, share updates, and get immediate responses. Reviewers appreciate the convenience, real-time feedback, and secure communication, noting it helps keep everyone informed and connected throughout the school day. Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs You can easily view and track student progress, activities, and updates. Reviewers indicate it’s convenient for accessing records, staying informed, and keeping information organized, but some feel navigation could be clearer and more detailed records would be helpful. Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families Features 4.6 (1,038) 4.6 Based on 1,038 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.6 (546) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Value for money 4.6 (546) 4.6 Based on 546 reviews ## Integrations [ Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/)[ Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/247901/Google-Workspace/)[ Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/)[ SurveyMonkey](https://www.capterra.com/p/253516/SurveyMonkey/)[ Google Analytics 360](https://www.capterra.com/p/177042/Google-Analytics/)[ Zendesk Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/164283/Zendesk/)[ SendGrid](https://www.capterra.com/p/204113/SendGrid/)[ Greenhouse](https://www.capterra.com/p/133100/Greenhouse/) ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.6 (532) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.6 (532) 4.6 Based on 532 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.7 Based on 1,038 reviews Filter by rating 5(778) 4(201) 3(48) 2(9) 1(2) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent AG Ashley G. First Grade Teacher Education Management ### "ClassDojo Rocks My Socks!!!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 3/10 February 6, 2026 I love it! The families love it! It’s a great app for classrooms and sports teams alike. I had even used it in past summer art programs. The parents love that the chat feature is similar to texting directly and I love that I can get messages quickly without sharing my phone number. Pros It is the easiest and quickest way to communicate with parents and families while still maintaining your privacy as a teacher and not sharing your own phone number on social media contact. I also love the ability to post pictures and videos showing parents what goes on in our classroom on a daily basis. Cons Honestly there isn’t much that I don’t like, it has been an amazing communication tool with students and families and also a great way to award student behavior! Switched from [Remind](https://www.capterra.com/p/234436/Remind/) Easier to use, better features, and great for kids to use as well. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CU Chidubem U. PSW Health, Wellness and Fitness ### "Learning with ClassDojo" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 28, 2025 My overall experience with ClassDojo has been excellent. Good value for money. It has really improved my niece and nephews' learning. Pros I appreciate how easily and conveniently parents or guardians can monitor their child's learning. The added features are nice and cool. Easy to learn and use. Cons ClassDojo Customer support responses are a bit slow. I also noticed a few issues and lagging, tho it didn't last. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CJ Cassandra J. Electrical engineering Education Management ### "Class creator" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 20, 2025 My overall experience with class dojo is that is a great way to communicate with students and parents about events and class assignments Pros What I like most about class dojo is that it's great for educators to construct work and assignments for students and parents Cons Nothing I like least at all class dojo is a great platform for Schools across the world and beyond perfect to use Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CJ Chiamaka Juliet U. Case manager and counsellor Child Day Care Services ### "Kids loves it!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 31, 2025 Pros First, i love that my nephew and nice love it. They use it to do their assignments given to them by school. I like that it is kid friendly Cons The only issue i have is that sometimes the lessons are not well explained for the kids. Sometimes they need an adult and even I as an adult sometimes struggle to understand the expectations of the work or assignment. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MD Maryam D. Coordinator Education Management ### "Popular Teacher Parent Communication App" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 23, 2025 Pros ClassDojo is a highly effective platform for parent engagement with their child’s performance at school. Although it requires some time to learn all the available features, it is easy to navigate for both parents and educators. Cons While convenient for posting photos and event flyers, ClassDojo is not as great for sharing files or documents. Alternatives considered [Google Classroom](https://www.capterra.com/p/186631/Google-Classroom/) Reasons for choosing ClassDojo ClassDojo has more attractive features and private chat. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SE Sandra E. CSR Warehousing ### "Comunication yes because this is the main about this a better comunications with parents kids and teachers" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 21, 2025 Well my personal experience is good becuase easy to learn and I'm new using so it was easy to learn for me and is help me get or receiving informations about my son grades and keep good comunications with teachers is like good customer services Pros Well the most I like about classdojo we can have comunications with teachers about what they learning curve and curse our child doing class all day or what they have to do and the acess so easy for us like user this web site always new features and we receivig new all the time also updates Cons The least I like about Classdojo really I not sure I like how is look and the easy way we can use not I think everything is good Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DS Danielle S. Parent E-Learning ### "One app for all of your kids' school communication! Just 1!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 12, 2025 Skip the registration! ClassDojo makes getting set up a breeze-all you have to do is Accept, straight from the school! Pros How easy it is to use-formal, safe invitations straight from your child's instructor! Consistent, daily progress notes. Cons ClassDojo has added so many new features, I love the communication I receive daily, and weekly for my child! Switched from [ParentSquare](https://www.capterra.com/p/198436/ParentSquare/) School District made the switch, so I did as well. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MN Melody N. Teacher Education Management ### "Class Dojo- classroom motivation and incentive software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 4, 2025 Overall it was a very useful app, and I have no complaints! We used it daily in our classroom, and it was really fun and interactive. Pros Super helpful with classroom management, classroom communication, reminders, and a fun incentive bonus for the class. My students loved the interactive features. Cons Sometimes it was slow to load, and challenging for parents to navigate the app. But overall is was great to use. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JI Jennifer I. Teacher Education Management ### "Great Tool for Parent Engagement " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 2/10 August 6, 2025 Pros Ease of use; setting up classes, sending messages through the class story and creating events to allow parent to sign up as volunteers. Cons Adding students that are already enrolled in the school is very time consuming and cumbersome..I've tried sharing the QR code for parents to add themselves but often have to troubleshoot that for them as well. Switched from [ClassTag](https://www.capterra.com/p/210255/ClassTag/) District mandated switch due to claims that ClassTag was not protecting student data. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AR Ajshanique R. Eligibility Screening Rep Hospital & Health Care ### "My Class Dojo review " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 21, 2025 Overall, I have had such a great experience with Class Dojo. I love being able to communicate with my childs teacher through the message feature and I love being able to see whats going on at her school. Pros I have been using Class Dojo every since my daughter started school. Its a great way to stay in the know, concerning school delays, picture days, etc. Cons I love everything about Class Dojo, all except not being able to reward my child more then 3 dojo points unless I upgrade my account. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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