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ClassDojo vs Crowdstream

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ClassDojo

Learning Management

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Crowdstream

Webinar & Virtual Events

Virtual event and audience engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ClassDojo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Crowdstream covers Audience engagement.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and Crowdstream actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and Crowdstream differ
AttributeClassDojoCrowdstream
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
CategoryLearning ManagementWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20112019

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 ClassDojo

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

Only in Crowdstream

  • Audience engagement
  • Networking tools
  • Sponsor booths
  • Analytics
  • Custom branding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier

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

Crowdstream

  • Professional Worknot ClassDojo
  • Content Creationnot 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

Crowdstream

Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.

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

Crowdstream

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 1000 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Growth$1499/month
    • Up to 5000 attendees
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Custom support

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 Crowdstream if

  • You need audience engagement.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want networking tools.
Crowdstream review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or Crowdstream better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and Crowdstream at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or Crowdstream?
ClassDojo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClassDojo and On request for Crowdstream.
Does ClassDojo or Crowdstream run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use ClassDojo for free?
Yes. ClassDojo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdstream 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 Crowdstream is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that Crowdstream cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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