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ClassDojo vs Absorb LMS

ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Learning Management

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Absorb LMS logo

Absorb LMS

Learning Management

Enterprise LMS for measurable business impact

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClassDojo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Absorb LMS pricing not transparently listed on website
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Absorb LMS covers Course management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and Absorb LMS actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and Absorb LMS differ
AttributeClassDojoAbsorb LMS
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud-based
Founded20112003

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

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 ClassDojo

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

Only in Absorb LMS

  • Course management
  • AI-powered learning
  • Compliance tracking
  • Mobile learning
  • E-commerce
  • Reporting
  • Gamification
  • Social learning

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

ClassDojo

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

Absorb LMS

  • Employee onboarding and professional developmentnot ClassDojo
  • Compliance training with automated updatesnot ClassDojo
  • Customer education and product trainingnot ClassDojo
  • Partner enablement and sales trainingnot ClassDojo

Where each one falls short

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

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

Absorb LMS

  • Pricing not transparently listed on website
  • Requires implementation and setup time

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Absorb LMS

On request
  • Core$undefined/month
    • Course management
    • Reporting
    • Mobile app
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • All Core
    • E-commerce
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All Professional
    • AI features
    • SSO

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Absorb LMS if

  • You need course management.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want ai-powered learning.
Absorb LMS review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or Absorb LMS better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and Absorb LMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or Absorb LMS?
ClassDojo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClassDojo and On request for Absorb LMS.
Does ClassDojo or Absorb LMS run on more platforms?
ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Absorb LMS runs on Web, Cloud-based.
Can I use ClassDojo for free?
Yes. ClassDojo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Absorb LMS starts at On request.
What is ClassDojo best used for?
ClassDojo is most often used for classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parents, teacher to parent messaging and class story updates, home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupils. Of those, classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parents and teacher to parent messaging and class story updates are not what Absorb LMS is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that Absorb LMS cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Absorb LMS covers Course management, AI-powered learning, Compliance tracking, Mobile learning. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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