# ClassDojo, brightwheel vs Lillio (formerly HiMama) Comparison

| | ClassDojo | brightwheel | Lillio (formerly HiMama) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 361 | 130 | 79 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (86.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (88.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ClassDojo

Pros:
- Communication (4 reviews)
- Parent Engagement (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Setup (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### brightwheel

**Not enough data**

### Lillio (formerly HiMama)

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ClassDojo | brightwheel | Lillio (formerly HiMama) | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (305 reviews) | 9.1 (111 reviews) | 9.3 (67 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (309 reviews) | 9.0 (112 reviews) | 9.2 (68 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (59 reviews) | 9.1 (91 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (54 reviews) | 8.8 (90 reviews) | 9.2 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (239 reviews) | 9.0 (108 reviews) | 9.4 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (48 reviews) | 9.2 (89 reviews) | 9.9 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (300 reviews) | 9.6 (111 reviews) | 9.0 (59 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ClassDojo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### brightwheel

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Lillio (formerly HiMama)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Tutoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ClassDojo** | N/A | N/A |
| **brightwheel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lillio (formerly HiMama)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | ClassDojo | brightwheel | Lillio (formerly HiMama) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Lessons ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Emails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Student Messenger ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lesson Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gradebook ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Student-Tutor Matching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Parent and Student Info** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Classroom Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ClassDojo** | 9.1/10 | 118 |
| **brightwheel** | 9.0/10 | 60 |
| **Lillio (formerly HiMama)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | ClassDojo | brightwheel | Lillio (formerly HiMama) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multimedia** | 8.9 (95 reviews) | 8.7 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Messaging** | 9.2 (97 reviews) | 9.0 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push Notifications** | 9.0 (93 reviews) | 9.2 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Student Messaging** | 9.2 (83 reviews) | 9.0 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 9.5 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | ClassDojo | brightwheel | Lillio (formerly HiMama) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Message Sync** | 8.8 (68 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **LMS Integration** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Classroom Management** | 9.4 (94 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Child Care

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ClassDojo** | N/A | N/A |
| **brightwheel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lillio (formerly HiMama)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Child Care

| Feature | ClassDojo | brightwheel | Lillio (formerly HiMama) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Classroom Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ClassDojo** | 8.2/10 | 231 |
| **brightwheel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Lillio (formerly HiMama)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | ClassDojo | brightwheel | Lillio (formerly HiMama) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Computer Monitoring** | 8.6 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website & Application Blocking** | 7.9 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Teacher/Student Screensharing** | 8.5 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Quizzes** | 7.5 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Building** | 7.5 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | 9.1 (178 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Student Assignment Distribution** | 8.2 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Student Assignment Collection** | 8.0 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Reporting** | 9.1 (181 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shared Content Libraries** | 7.7 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to ClassDojo (3):** [Classroom Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-messaging), [Classroom Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-management), [Tutoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/tutoring)

**Unique to brightwheel (2):** [Child Care Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/child-care), [Classroom Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-messaging)

**Unique to Lillio (formerly HiMama) (1):** [Child Care Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/child-care)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ClassDojo | brightwheel | Lillio (formerly HiMama) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 36.9% | 86.5% | 88.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 42.9% | 11.1% | 5.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 20.2% | 2.4% | 6.3% | 

### By Industry

#### ClassDojo

- **Education Management:** 49.4%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 31.0%
- **Higher Education:** 6.3%
- **E-Learning:** 2.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 0.9%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 0.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 0.9%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 0.9%
- **Religious Institutions:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 5.4%

#### brightwheel

- **Education Management:** 70.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 12.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 3.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.6%
- **Higher Education:** 1.6%
- **Sports:** 0.8%
- **Religious Institutions:** 0.8%
- **Online Media:** 0.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 0.8%
- **Other:** 4.7%

#### Lillio (formerly HiMama)

- **Education Management:** 36.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 11.4%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 7.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.1%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.8%
- **Real Estate:** 2.5%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 2.5%
- **E-Learning:** 2.5%
- **Graphic Design:** 2.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 22.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to ClassDojo

- [Remind](https://www.g2.com/products/remind/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [TalkingPoints](https://www.g2.com/products/talkingpoints/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (570 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [Dyknow Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/dyknow-classroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (517 reviews)
- [ParentSquare](https://www.g2.com/products/parentsquare/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (334 reviews)
- [SchoolStatus](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolstatus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (842 reviews)
- [Nearpod](https://www.g2.com/products/nearpod/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [LanSchool](https://www.g2.com/products/lanschool/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Bloomz](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Classcraft](https://www.g2.com/products/classcraft/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (17 reviews)

### Alternatives to brightwheel

- [Procare Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/procare-solutions/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (398 reviews)
- [Tadpoles](https://www.g2.com/products/tadpoles/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [SchoolStatus](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolstatus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (842 reviews)
- [TalkingPoints](https://www.g2.com/products/talkingpoints/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (570 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [ParentSquare](https://www.g2.com/products/parentsquare/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (334 reviews)
- [Illumine](https://www.g2.com/products/illumine-labs-pvt-ltd-illumine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [LineLeader by ChildcareCRM](https://www.g2.com/products/lineleader-by-childcarecrm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [Kangarootime](https://www.g2.com/products/kangarootime-kangarootime/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Remind](https://www.g2.com/products/remind/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (1 reviews)

### Alternatives to Lillio (formerly HiMama)

- [Procare Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/procare-solutions/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (398 reviews)
- [Tadpoles](https://www.g2.com/products/tadpoles/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Kangarootime](https://www.g2.com/products/kangarootime-kangarootime/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Illumine](https://www.g2.com/products/illumine-labs-pvt-ltd-illumine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [KINDERPEDIA](https://www.g2.com/products/kinderpedia/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (134 reviews)
- [LineLeader by ChildcareCRM](https://www.g2.com/products/lineleader-by-childcarecrm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [Famly](https://www.g2.com/products/famly/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Smartcare](https://www.g2.com/products/smartcare/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [Kindertales](https://www.g2.com/products/kindertales/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Enrollsy](https://www.g2.com/products/enrollsy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (55 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### ClassDojo

- Title: [HOW DOES CLASS DOJO HELP PARENTS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-class-dojo-help-parents) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Cynthia, 

I’m a research analyst in the education market at G2. Thanks for your question.

In general, Class Dojo allows parents stay connected with..."
- Title: [How have other teachers implemented this into their classroom?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26998-how-have-other-teachers-implemented-this-into-their-classroom) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Dojo can be used as a classroom management tool. You would have to leave the page open throughout the day to access it, unless you you had access to Dojo..."

### brightwheel

No discussions available for this product.

### Lillio (formerly HiMama)

- Title: [How do you use HiMama?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-himama) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "As parent ( administrati"
- Title: [Is Hi mama free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-hi-mama-free) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "HiMama is not free. The cost is based on your centers size/needs. It is worth every penny! "
- Title: [Is there a way to set up notifications from messages?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-set-up-notifications-from-messages) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Kortni,

Thanks for your question. I'm Dominick, one of the research analysts here at G2. There were recent updates to HiMama's Message Center, which..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/classdojo-vs-brightwheel-vs-lillio-formerly-himama)