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ClassDojo vs Vimeo Record

ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Learning Management

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vimeo Record logo

Vimeo Record

Browser Extensions

Free screen and webcam recording

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; Vimeo Record free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Vimeo Record covers Screen recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClassDojo and Vimeo Record actually diverge.

Attributes where ClassDojo and Vimeo Record differ
AttributeClassDojoVimeo Record
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidChrome, Edge
CategoryLearning ManagementBrowser Extensions
Founded20112004

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 Vimeo Record

  • Screen recording
  • Webcam overlay
  • Instant sharing
  • Vimeo integration
  • Chrome support
  • Edge 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 Vimeo Record
  • Teacher to parent messaging and class story updatesnot Vimeo Record
  • Home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupilsnot Vimeo Record

Vimeo Record

  • Recording and sharing async video updates for remote teamsnot 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

Vimeo Record

  • Free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • Standard plan is capped at 5 seats and Advanced at 10 seats before requiring custom Enterprise pricing

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

Vimeo Record

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited recording
    • Screen + webcam
    • Instant sharing

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 Vimeo Record if

  • You need screen recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Edge.
  • You also want webcam overlay.
Vimeo Record review

Questions people ask

Is ClassDojo or Vimeo Record better?
Neither clearly leads. ClassDojo starts at Free and Vimeo Record at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClassDojo or Vimeo Record?
ClassDojo starts at Free and Vimeo Record at Free.
Does ClassDojo or Vimeo Record run on more platforms?
ClassDojo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Vimeo Record runs on Chrome, 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 Vimeo Record is typically brought in for.
What can ClassDojo do that Vimeo Record cannot?
ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Vimeo Record covers Screen recording, Webcam overlay, Instant sharing, Vimeo integration.
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