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Edmodo vs SmartNews

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Edmodo

LMS

Social learning network for K-12 education

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
SmartNews logo

SmartNews

News

Local news and breaking news from top sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Edmodo covers Class management, SmartNews covers Machine learning curation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Edmodo and SmartNews actually diverge.

Attributes where Edmodo and SmartNews differ
AttributeEdmodoSmartNews
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidIos, Android
CategoryLMSNews
Founded20082012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (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 Edmodo

  • Class management
  • Assignments
  • Quizzes
  • Messaging
  • Library
  • Progress tracking
  • Parent accounts
  • Mobile app

Only in SmartNews

  • Machine learning curation
  • Smart Mode
  • Local news
  • Breaking alerts
  • Offline reading
  • Social sharing
  • News publishers
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Edmodo

  • Classroom communicationnot SmartNews
  • Assignment managementnot SmartNews
  • Resource sharingnot SmartNews
  • Parent engagementnot SmartNews

SmartNews

  • Daily newsnot Edmodo
  • Local newsnot Edmodo
  • Breaking newsnot Edmodo
  • Quick readingnot Edmodo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Edmodo

Nothing recorded yet. See the Edmodo review.

SmartNews

  • No specific pricing published for SmartNews+ subscription
  • Requires visiting separate product page for pricing details
  • Subscription service model described but not detailed with costs

Pricing, plan by plan

Edmodo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Classes
    • Assignments
    • Messaging

SmartNews

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Trending news
    • Local news
    • Smart Mode reading

Which should you pick?

Choose Edmodo if

  • You need class management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want assignments.
Edmodo review

Choose SmartNews if

  • You need machine learning curation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want smart mode.
SmartNews review

Questions people ask

Is Edmodo or SmartNews better?
Neither clearly leads. Edmodo starts at Free and SmartNews at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Edmodo or SmartNews?
Edmodo starts at Free and SmartNews at Free.
Does Edmodo or SmartNews run on more platforms?
Edmodo runs on Web, IOS, Android. SmartNews runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Edmodo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Edmodo best used for?
Edmodo is most often used for classroom communication, assignment management, resource sharing, parent engagement. Of those, classroom communication and assignment management are not what SmartNews is typically brought in for.
What can Edmodo do that SmartNews cannot?
Edmodo covers Class management, Assignments, Quizzes, Messaging. SmartNews covers Machine learning curation, Smart Mode, Local news, Breaking alerts. Both handle Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SmartNews: How much does SmartNews cost?

SmartNews does not publish specific subscription pricing on its main website. The vendor offers SmartNews+, described as a subscription service aggregating paid business news and coupons, but cost details must be found on the dedicated SmartNews+ product page.

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SmartNews: Does SmartNews offer a free tier?

SmartNews provides free access to curated news content. For additional business news and coupons, the vendor offers SmartNews+ as a paid subscription service. Pricing and trial details for SmartNews+ are available on the dedicated subscription product page.

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