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ClassDojo vs Canvas

ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Learning Management

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Canvas logo

Canvas

Learning Management

Open-source LMS for engaging learning experiences

From
$5/student-year
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; Canvas basic analytics lack predictive intelligence or advanced student success insights
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Canvas covers Course management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and Canvas actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and Canvas differ
AttributeClassDojoCanvas
Starting priceFree$5/student-year
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
Founded20112008

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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
  • Clever

Only in Canvas

  • Course management
  • Assignment submission
  • Gradebook
  • Discussion forums
  • Quizzes
  • Video conferencing
  • Analytics
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Mobile app
  • 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 Canvas
  • Teacher to parent messaging and class story updatesnot Canvas
  • Home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupilsnot Canvas

Canvas

  • Online coursesnot ClassDojo
  • Blended learningnot ClassDojo
  • Course managementnot ClassDojo
  • Student assessmentnot 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

Canvas

  • Basic analytics lack predictive intelligence or advanced student success insights
  • Course structure is traditional and may not support competency-based or adaptive learning paths without supplementary tools

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

Canvas

$5/student-year

No published plan breakdown. See the Canvas review.

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 Canvas if

  • You need course management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want assignment submission.
Canvas review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or Canvas better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and Canvas at $5/student-year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or Canvas?
ClassDojo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClassDojo and $5/student-year for Canvas.
Does ClassDojo or Canvas run on more platforms?
ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Canvas runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use ClassDojo for free?
Yes. ClassDojo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Canvas starts at $5/student-year.
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 Canvas is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that Canvas cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Canvas covers Course management, Assignment submission, Gradebook, Discussion forums. Both handle Mobile app, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Canvas: Does Canvas work offline?

Canvas has launched offline access for its student mobile app, allowing students to view pre-selected course content without internet. However, offline access is view-only and submissions require reconnecting to the internet.

Source
Canvas: What integrations does Canvas support?

Canvas supports hundreds of external applications through its App Center using LTI standards, including video platforms, plagiarism detection tools, and digital textbooks through a standardized integration framework.

Source
Canvas: How does Canvas handle course analytics?

Canvas provides built-in reporting that covers grades and student engagement, but lacks predictive analytics or advanced student success insights that some institutions require.

Source
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