We make Learnify, so this is one side of the argument. It is still the honest one: below is what ClassDojo does better, in plain words, first.
the parent channel is the reason you use it. Messaging families is the strongest thing ClassDojo does and Learnify has nothing that competes with it.
your class has outgrown a cartoon monster, or your pupils cannot all be handed a device. Everything runs from your screen and nobody signs in.
| The question a teacher asks | ClassDojo | Learnify |
|---|---|---|
| Do my pupils need accounts? | Yes, for the pupil side | No. Their name on your list is the whole setup |
| Do they need devices? | For the pupil and parent apps | No. One screen at the front |
| Can I message parents? | Yes, and it is excellent | No. Caregivers can follow progress, not chat |
| What happens when a point is given? | The total goes up | Points fill a level, the level evolves their character, ranks keep going |
| Is there anything for a whole lesson? | Group points and class tools | Boss hunts, squad seasons, races, tournaments, quiz games |
| Which ages does it suit? | Primary | Roughly 9 to 15 |
| What does it cost me? | Free | Free for one class of 30. Plus $6.99/mo, Pro $9.99/mo |
Classcraft closed to individual teachers in June 2024 and the name now sits on a different product. Learnify is the nearest thing in shape: persistent characters, a skill tree, squads and boss fights. Two differences to expect. It runs from one screen rather than pupils' own devices, and there are no in-game punishments to serve. There is no import, so a class starts fresh.
No account needed for any of these, and they work on the board straight away.
The free plan covers a real class of thirty and does not expire. Four minutes to set up, and your register is the only thing you bring.