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ClassDojo vs LinkedIn Learning

ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Learning Management

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LinkedIn Learning logo

LinkedIn Learning

Learning Management

Develop skills with expert-led courses

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; LinkedIn Learning listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and LinkedIn Learning differ
AttributeClassDojoLinkedIn Learning
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20112003

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
  • Mobile app

Only in LinkedIn Learning

  • Video courses
  • Certificates
  • Learning paths
  • Skill assessments
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • Recommendations

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

LinkedIn Learning

  • Skill developmentnot ClassDojo
  • Career growthnot ClassDojo
  • Team trainingnot ClassDojo
  • Professional developmentnot 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

LinkedIn Learning

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company

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

LinkedIn Learning

On request
  • Monthly$29.99/month
    • All courses
    • Certificates
    • LinkedIn integration
  • Annual$19.99/month
    • All courses
    • Offline viewing
    • Personalized recommendations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Admin tools
    • Analytics
    • Learning paths

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 LinkedIn Learning if

  • You need video courses.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want certificates.
LinkedIn Learning review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or LinkedIn Learning better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and LinkedIn Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or LinkedIn Learning?
ClassDojo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClassDojo and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
Does ClassDojo or LinkedIn Learning 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. LinkedIn Learning 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 LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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