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Padlet vs ClassDojo

Padlet logo

Padlet

Software

Collaborate on digital walls and canvases

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClassDojo logo

ClassDojo

Software

Build amazing classroom communities

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Padlet the Internet Archive's capture of Padlet's premium plans page on 10 January 2020 named three distinct paid editions, Padlet Backpack for schools, Padlet Briefcase for businesses, and Padlet Pro for individuals, but the page itself carried no price figures.; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Padlet covers Digital boards, ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Padlet and ClassDojo actually diverge.

Attributes where Padlet and ClassDojo differ
AttributePadletClassDojo
Founded20082011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Padlet

  • Digital boards
  • Multimedia posts
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Privacy controls
  • Reactions
  • Comments
  • Export options

Only in ClassDojo

  • Behavior tracking
  • Parent messaging
  • Class story
  • Student portfolios
  • Dojo points
  • Translation
  • School story
  • Mobile app

Both cover

  • Google Classroom
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Padlet

  • Brainstormingnot ClassDojo
  • Collaborationnot ClassDojo
  • Portfoliosnot ClassDojo
  • Exit ticketsnot ClassDojo

ClassDojo

  • Classroom behaviour points and feedback shared with parentsnot Padlet
  • Teacher to parent messaging and class story updatesnot Padlet
  • Home reading and progress tracking for primary school pupilsnot Padlet

Where each one falls short

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

Padlet

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Padlet's premium plans page on 10 January 2020 named three distinct paid editions, Padlet Backpack for schools, Padlet Briefcase for businesses, and Padlet Pro for individuals, but the page itself carried no price figures.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Padlet

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 padlets
    • Basic features
  • Pro$8/month
    • Unlimited padlets
    • Privacy controls
    • Custom branding
  • Team$12/month
    • Shared workspace
    • Admin controls
    • Priority support
  • Classroom$99/month
    • Unlimited padlets
    • Student accounts
    • No ads

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Padlet if

  • You need digital boards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want multimedia posts.
Padlet review

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

Questions people ask

Is Padlet or ClassDojo better?
Neither clearly leads. Padlet starts at Free and ClassDojo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Padlet or ClassDojo?
Padlet starts at Free and ClassDojo at Free.
Does Padlet or ClassDojo run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Padlet for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Padlet best used for?
Padlet is most often used for brainstorming, collaboration, portfolios, exit tickets. Of those, brainstorming and collaboration are not what ClassDojo is typically brought in for.
What can Padlet do that ClassDojo cannot?
Padlet covers Digital boards, Multimedia posts, Real-time collaboration, Templates. ClassDojo covers Behavior tracking, Parent messaging, Class story, Student portfolios. Both handle Google Classroom, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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