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ClassDojo vs Pilot

ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Software

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pilot logo

Pilot

Software

Bookkeeping, CFO, and tax for startups

From
$29/month
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; Pilot the Essentials bookkeeping plan at $99 per month covers up to $100,000 in monthly expenses, and is cash-basis only using bank and credit card data
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Pilot covers Bookkeeping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and Pilot actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and Pilot differ
AttributeClassDojoPilot
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20112017

Identical on both: 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 Pilot

  • Bookkeeping
  • CFO services
  • Tax preparation
  • R&D tax credits
  • Financial reporting
  • QuickBooks
  • Stripe
  • Brex

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

Pilot

  • Outsourced monthly bookkeeping for startups and small businessesnot ClassDojo
  • Federal, state and Delaware franchise tax filing for US companiesnot ClassDojo
  • Fractional CFO support for financial planning and fundraisingnot 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

Pilot

  • The Essentials bookkeeping plan at $99 per month covers up to $100,000 in monthly expenses, and is cash-basis only using bank and credit card data
  • A dedicated US-based bookkeeper, accrual-basis books and phone support require the Core plan, which is contact sales and billed annually
  • Core caps bill management at 10 vendor bills per month
  • Keeping an existing QuickBooks account with historical data requires the Custom plan
  • Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll administration and CFO advisory are Custom plan only
  • Monthly reports arrive on the 10th business day on Core and the 6th business day only on Custom
  • Tax filing is sold separately, starting at $1,000 per year for single member LLCs and $2,000 per year for partnerships and S-Corps, billed annually
  • The tax service must be purchased together with Pilot Bookkeeping
  • Partnership and S-Corp tax filing includes up to 25 1099-NEC filings

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

Pilot

$29/month
  • Core$599/month
    • Bookkeeping
    • Accrual basis
    • Monthly close
  • Plus$849/month
    • CFO support
    • Custom reporting
    • Board deck

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 Pilot if

  • You need bookkeeping.
  • You also want cfo services.
Pilot review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or Pilot better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and Pilot at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or Pilot?
ClassDojo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ClassDojo and $29/month for Pilot.
Does ClassDojo or Pilot run on more platforms?
ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Pilot runs on Web.
Can I use ClassDojo for free?
Yes. ClassDojo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pilot starts at $29/month.
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 Pilot is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that Pilot cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Pilot covers Bookkeeping, CFO services, Tax preparation, R&D tax credits. Both handle Web support.
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