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ClassDojo vs ProWritingAid

ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Learning Management

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProWritingAid logo

ProWritingAid

Browser Extensions

AI writing assistant and grammar checker

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; ProWritingAid free plan limited to 500 word count with only 2 report runs per day
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, ProWritingAid covers Grammar checking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and ProWritingAid actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and ProWritingAid differ
AttributeClassDojoProWritingAid
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge
CategoryLearning ManagementBrowser Extensions
Founded20112013

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

  • Grammar checking
  • Style analysis
  • Readability reports
  • Plagiarism checker
  • 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 ProWritingAid
  • Teacher to parent messaging and class story updatesnot ProWritingAid
  • Home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupilsnot ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid

  • Grammar and style checking for writers and authorsnot ClassDojo
  • Story planning and structure analysisnot ClassDojo
  • Character and manuscript analysis for fiction writersnot ClassDojo
  • Integration with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Scrivener, and Notionnot 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

ProWritingAid

  • Free plan limited to 500 word count with only 2 report runs per day
  • Advanced AI features (50 Sparks per day, Chapter Critiques) only in Premium Pro tier
  • Desktop apps for Mac and Windows; iOS/Android support limited to specific integrations
  • Yearly subscriptions significantly more cost-effective than monthly (67% savings)

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

ProWritingAid

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ProWritingAid 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 ProWritingAid if

  • You need grammar checking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
  • You also want style analysis.
ProWritingAid review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or ProWritingAid better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and ProWritingAid at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or ProWritingAid?
ClassDojo starts at Free and ProWritingAid at Free.
Does ClassDojo or ProWritingAid run on more platforms?
ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android. ProWritingAid runs on Web, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
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 ProWritingAid is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that ProWritingAid cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. ProWritingAid covers Grammar checking, Style analysis, Readability reports, Plagiarism checker.
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