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ClassDojo vs Google Meet

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ClassDojo

Software

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

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; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and Google Meet actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and Google Meet differ
AttributeClassDojoGoogle Meet
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20111998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Google Meet

  • Video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

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

Google Meet

  • Organisations already invested in Google Workspace ecosystemnot ClassDojo
  • Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot ClassDojo
  • Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot 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

Google Meet

  • Google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • Starter plan limits Meet to 100 participants; Standard tier required for 150 participants
  • Organisation-wide user cap of 300 users on Starter, Standard, and Plus plans
  • Enterprise tier requires custom pricing and sales contact; no transparent per-user cost
  • Free tier (from basic Google account) limits meetings to 60 minutes with 3+ participants

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

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet 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 Google Meet if

  • You need video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Google Meet review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or Google Meet?
ClassDojo starts at Free and Google Meet at Free.
Does ClassDojo or Google Meet run on more platforms?
ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that Google Meet cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Web support.
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