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Ashby vs ClassDojo

Ashby logo

Ashby

Software

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Software

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClassDojo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ashby no native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality; 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: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and ClassDojo actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and ClassDojo differ
AttributeAshbyClassDojo
Starting price$400/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20182011

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

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 Ashby

  • Applicant Tracking
  • CRM
  • Scheduling
  • Analytics
  • Sourcing
  • Offer Management
  • Reporting
  • LinkedIn

Only in ClassDojo

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Ashby

  • End to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprisenot ClassDojo
  • Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot ClassDojo
  • Interview scheduling and coordinationnot ClassDojo
  • Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot ClassDojo
  • Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot ClassDojo

ClassDojo

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

Where each one falls short

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

Ashby

  • No native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality
  • Email lookup quotas and limited bulk actions for high-volume sourcing workflows
  • Advanced workflow branching and custom fields system are less flexible than competitors

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

Ashby

$400/month
  • Foundations$400/month
    • Core ATS
    • Scheduling
    • Basic reporting

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 Ashby if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want crm.
Ashby review

Choose ClassDojo if

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

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or ClassDojo better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and ClassDojo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or ClassDojo?
ClassDojo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for Ashby and Free for ClassDojo.
Does Ashby or ClassDojo run on more platforms?
Ashby runs on Web. 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. Ashby starts at $400/month.
What is Ashby best used for?
Ashby is most often used for end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise, sourcing and candidate relationship management, interview scheduling and coordination, recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ats. Of those, end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise and sourcing and candidate relationship management are not what ClassDojo is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that ClassDojo cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics. ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Both handle Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ashby: What integrations does Ashby support?

Ashby integrates with Slack for recruiting notifications, Zapier for automation with 9,000+ apps, and has an open API for custom workflows. It also supports 250+ marketplace integrations.

Source
Ashby: Does Ashby have a mobile app?

Ashby does not have native iOS or Android apps. The platform is cloud-based accessible via mobile web, but mobile functionality is limited compared to desktop.

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Ashby: What is the minimum price for Ashby?

The Foundations plan starts at $400 per month for companies up to 100 employees. Plus and Enterprise plans are custom quoted based on company size.

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Ashby: Can Ashby create and update jobs across multiple job boards?

Yes, Ashby integrates with job boards and allows you to manage candidate pipeline, scheduling, and analytics in one platform.

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