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ClassDojo
Build amazing classroom communities
As of 30 August 2026, ClassDojo is free to use. ClassDojo is a classroom management and communication platform helping teachers manage behavior, send real-time updates to parents, and build positive classroom. Softwr lists it under LMS. ClassDojo is made by ClassDojo Inc, launched in 2011, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What ClassDojo does
ClassDojo is a classroom management and communication platform helping teachers manage behavior, send real-time updates to parents, and build positive classroom communities. With visual feedback systems and parent engagement tools, ClassDojo connects teachers, students, and families to improve student outcomes.
What people use it for
- classroom communication and behavior tracking
- teacher-parent communication
- student engagement tools
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The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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Pricing
What ClassDojo costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Behavior points
- Messaging
- Class story
- Portfolios
Plus
$7.99 /mo
- All free features
- Beyond School
- Dojo Islands
- Premium content
School
On request
- School story
- Admin tools
- Analytics
- Support
Capabilities
Features
Behavior tracking
Parent messaging
Class story
Student portfolios
Dojo points
Translation
School story
Mobile app
Clever
Integration with Clever
ClassLink
Integration with ClassLink
Google Classroom
Integration with Google Classroom
Web support
Available on Web
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
Is ClassDojo free?
Yes, ClassDojo core platform is free for teachers forever; the service is positioned as a free tool for educators without required payment.
SourceWhat is ClassDojo Plus and how much does it cost?
ClassDojo Plus is the premium tier; specific pricing details are not published on the ClassDojo website and require direct inquiry with the company.
SourceAre parents charged to use ClassDojo?
ClassDojo does not charge parents for the service; the free platform includes parent-teacher communication features at no cost to families.
SourceWhy is ClassDojo free if there's a premium tier?
ClassDojo offers free core features to teachers to drive adoption; premium features for advanced needs or professional development are available as paid add-ons.
SourceBehind it
Who makes ClassDojo
- Company
- ClassDojo Inc
- Based in
- San Francisco, California
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