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Articulate 360 vs ClassDojo

Articulate 360 logo

Articulate 360

Education & E-Learning

The complete e-learning authoring solution

From
On request
Rated
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ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Learning Management

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only ClassDojo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Articulate 360 priced annually per user at $1,749 for Teams and $1,449 for Personal, with no monthly option shown; ClassDojo the AI homework helper, the 2,000 plus digital book library, detailed progress reports, memory albums and calendar sync are all restricted to the paid ClassDojo Plus subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Articulate 360 and ClassDojo actually diverge.

Attributes where Articulate 360 and ClassDojo differ
AttributeArticulate 360ClassDojo
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Web (Rise)Web, IOS, Android
CategoryEducation & E-LearningLearning Management
Founded20022011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Articulate 360

  • Storyline 360
  • Rise 360
  • Content Library
  • Review 360
  • Screen recording
  • Characters
  • Templates
  • SCORM/xAPI

Only in ClassDojo

  • Behavior tracking
  • Parent messaging
  • Class story
  • Student portfolios
  • Dojo points
  • Translation
  • School story
  • Mobile app

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Articulate 360

  • Authoring e-learning courses with Storyline and Risenot ClassDojo
  • Delivering training through the built-in LMSnot ClassDojo
  • Review and approval cycles with subject matter expertsnot ClassDojo
  • Exporting SCORM packages to an existing LMSnot ClassDojo

ClassDojo

  • Classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parentsnot Articulate 360
  • Teacher to parent messaging and class story updatesnot Articulate 360
  • Home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupilsnot Articulate 360

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Articulate 360

  • Priced annually per user at $1,749 for Teams and $1,449 for Personal, with no monthly option shown
  • The built-in LMS covers up to 300 active learners; larger audiences need the Reach Pro add-on
  • Learner analytics, API integrations and localisation are all paid add-ons
  • Collaboration features, including co-authoring and shared folders, require the Teams plan

ClassDojo

  • The AI homework helper, the 2,000 plus digital book library, detailed progress reports, memory albums and calendar sync are all restricted to the paid ClassDojo Plus subscription
  • ClassDojo Plus is sold to families rather than to schools, so parents pay for the premium tier
  • The Plus page publishes no monthly or yearly price, only a 7 day free trial
  • No pricing is published for the school leader or district offerings

Pricing, plan by plan

Articulate 360

On request
  • Personal$1399/month
    • Storyline 360
    • Rise 360
    • Content Library
  • Teams$1599/month
    • All Personal
    • Team collaboration
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Volume licensing
    • SSO
    • Custom onboarding

ClassDojo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Behavior points
    • Messaging
    • Class story
  • Plus$7.99/month
    • All free features
    • Beyond School
    • Dojo Islands
  • School$undefined/month
    • School story
    • Admin tools
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Articulate 360 if

  • You need storyline 360.
  • You work on Windows, Web (Rise).
  • You also want rise 360.

Choose ClassDojo if

  • You need behavior tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want parent messaging.

Questions people ask

Is Articulate 360 or ClassDojo better?
Neither clearly leads. Articulate 360 starts at On request and ClassDojo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Articulate 360 or ClassDojo?
ClassDojo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Articulate 360 and Free for ClassDojo.
Does Articulate 360 or ClassDojo run on more platforms?
Articulate 360 runs on Windows, Web (Rise). ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use ClassDojo for free?
Yes. ClassDojo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Articulate 360 starts at On request.
What is Articulate 360 best used for?
Articulate 360 is most often used for authoring e-learning courses with storyline and rise, delivering training through the built-in lms, review and approval cycles with subject matter experts, exporting scorm packages to an existing lms. Of those, authoring e-learning courses with storyline and rise and delivering training through the built-in lms are not what ClassDojo is typically brought in for.
What can Articulate 360 do that ClassDojo cannot?
Articulate 360 covers Storyline 360, Rise 360, Content Library, Review 360. ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios.

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