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ClassDojo vs Ghostery

ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Software

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ghostery logo

Ghostery

Software

Block ads and stop trackers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Ghostery database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Ghostery covers Tracker blocking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and Ghostery actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and Ghostery differ
AttributeClassDojoGhostery
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidFirefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera
Founded20112009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 ClassDojo

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

Only in Ghostery

  • Tracker blocking
  • Ad blocking
  • Privacy dashboard
  • Enhanced anti-tracking
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari 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 Ghostery
  • Teacher to parent messaging and class story updatesnot Ghostery
  • Home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupilsnot Ghostery

Ghostery

  • Blocking ads and sponsored content before they loadnot ClassDojo
  • Preventing tracker profiling by replacing identifying data with random valuesnot ClassDojo
  • Automatically rejecting non-essential cookie consentnot ClassDojo
  • Seeing which companies track a given site through WhoTracks.Menot 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

Ghostery

  • Database of trackers requires regular updates to remain current
  • Some sites break functionality when trackers are aggressively blocked

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

Ghostery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ghostery 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 Ghostery if

  • You need tracker blocking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera.
  • You also want ad blocking.
Ghostery review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or Ghostery better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and Ghostery at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or Ghostery?
ClassDojo starts at Free and Ghostery at Free.
Does ClassDojo or Ghostery run on more platforms?
ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Ghostery runs on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera.
Can I use ClassDojo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Ghostery is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that Ghostery cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Ghostery covers Tracker blocking, Ad blocking, Privacy dashboard, Enhanced anti-tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ghostery: Is Ghostery completely free?

Yes. Ghostery is a free ad blocking browser extension that you can install without paying a subscription. All of Ghostery's features are completely free to use, including ad blocking, tracker blocking, and cookie consent banner handling.

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Ghostery: What browsers does Ghostery support?

Ghostery is available for Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Edge and Safari as a browser extension.

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Ghostery: What data does Ghostery collect?

Ghostery collects no personal information, ensuring your privacy remains protected while using the extension.

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