LMS · head to head
Claroline vs ClassDojo
Claroline
LMS
Open source French-language learning platform, now developed as Claroline Connect
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Claroline two products share the name and the abandoned original, last released in December 2021, dominates search results, so institutions regularly install unmaintained software believing it is current.; 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: Claroline covers Workspaces, ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Claroline and ClassDojo actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (LMS).
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 Claroline
- Workspaces
- Resource model
- Learning paths
- Quizzes and evaluation
- Competency framework
- Planning and events
- Self-hosting
- SaaS option
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.
Claroline
- A French or Belgian training organisation that needs a francophone platform where the interface and support are French-first rather than translated.not ClassDojo
- A public body required to keep learner data on European infrastructure under an open licence it can audit.not ClassDojo
- A training provider assembling learning paths from a shared library of reusable resources across many client workspaces rather than duplicating courses.not ClassDojo
- An institution already running the abandoned Claroline 13 line that needs to plan a migration onto the maintained Connect codebase before its dependencies become unsupportable.not ClassDojo
ClassDojo
- classroom communication and behavior trackingnot Claroline
- teacher-parent communicationnot Claroline
- student engagement toolsnot Claroline
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Claroline
- Two products share the name and the abandoned original, last released in December 2021, dominates search results, so institutions regularly install unmaintained software believing it is current.
- The community is small compared with Moodle, so plugin choice, third-party integrations and the pool of people who can administer it in production are all thin.
- Documentation and community discussion are French-first and English coverage is partial and inconsistent, which raises the effort for any non-francophone team.
- The commercial hosting is offered by a small operator rather than a large partner network, so an institution depending on paid support has concentrated supplier risk.
- The workspace and resource model is different enough from a conventional course-based LMS that staff moving from Moodle or Canvas have to relearn how content is organised, and migrations do not map cleanly.
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
Claroline
Free- Claroline ConnectFree
- GPL licence, no fee
- Full source on GitHub
- You provide Symfony and PHP hosting and operations
- Hosted distribution$undefined/year
- Managed hosting, maintenance and updates
- Support from the commercial operator
- Quoted by user count
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 Claroline if
- You need workspaces.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Linux.
- You also want resource model.
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 Claroline or ClassDojo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Claroline starts at Free and ClassDojo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Claroline or ClassDojo?
- Claroline starts at Free and ClassDojo at Free.
- Does Claroline or ClassDojo run on more platforms?
- Claroline runs on Web, Linux. ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Claroline for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Claroline best used for?
- Claroline is most often used for a french or belgian training organisation that needs a francophone platform where the interface and support are french-first rather than translated., a public body required to keep learner data on european infrastructure under an open licence it can audit., a training provider assembling learning paths from a shared library of reusable resources across many client workspaces rather than duplicating courses., an institution already running the abandoned claroline 13 line that needs to plan a migration onto the maintained connect codebase before its dependencies become unsupportable.. Of those, a french or belgian training organisation that needs a francophone platform where the interface and support are french-first rather than translated. and a public body required to keep learner data on european infrastructure under an open licence it can audit. are not what ClassDojo is typically brought in for.
- What can Claroline do that ClassDojo cannot?
- Claroline covers Workspaces, Resource model, Learning paths, Quizzes and evaluation. ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Claroline: Which Claroline should I install?
Claroline Connect, the Symfony and React codebase currently on version 15. The original PHP Claroline stopped at 13.1.3 in December 2021 and should not be deployed.
ClassDojo: Is ClassDojo free?
Yes, ClassDojo core platform is free for teachers forever; the service is positioned as a free tool for educators without required payment.
SourceClaroline: Is it still maintained?
Yes. Point releases in the 15.0 line continued into 2026 with active commits on GitHub.
ClassDojo: What is ClassDojo Plus and how much does it cost?
ClassDojo Plus is the premium tier; specific pricing details are not published on the ClassDojo website and require direct inquiry with the company.
SourceClaroline: Is it free?
The software is GPL and free. Hosted distribution with maintenance and support is a paid service from the commercial operator.
ClassDojo: Are parents charged to use ClassDojo?
ClassDojo does not charge parents for the service; the free platform includes parent-teacher communication features at no cost to families.
SourceClaroline: Does it work in English?
The interface has English, but documentation and community support are French-first, so a non-francophone team will hit gaps.
ClassDojo: Why is ClassDojo free if there's a premium tier?
ClassDojo offers free core features to teachers to drive adoption; premium features for advanced needs or professional development are available as paid add-ons.
SourceClaroline: How big is the ecosystem compared to Moodle?
Much smaller. If you need a wide plugin market or an easy administrator hiring pool, Moodle is the safer open source choice.
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