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# ClassDojo vs Showbie Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**ClassDojo**
No pricing available

**Showbie**
 **$0.00** · SHOWBIE BASIC

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**ClassDojo**
2 months

Based on 19 responses

**Showbie**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**ClassDojo**
7 months

Based on 12 responses

**Showbie**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**ClassDojo**
$$$$$

**Showbie**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**ClassDojo**
5%

**Showbie**
Not enough reviews yet

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**ClassDojo**
[
Communication (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1867092&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Parent Engagement (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1867078&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Setup (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2339363&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1986563&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Showbie**
Not enough data

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**ClassDojo**

9.0

9.0305

**Showbie**

8.8

8.825

Ease of Use

**ClassDojo**

9.3

9.3309

**Showbie**

9.5

9.525

Ease of Setup

**ClassDojo**

9.3

9.359

**Showbie**

10.0

10.09

Ease of Admin

**ClassDojo**

9.4

9.454

**Showbie**

8.5

8.59

Quality of Support

**ClassDojo**

9.0

9.0239

**Showbie**

9.5

9.523

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**ClassDojo**

9.1

9.148

**Showbie**

9.4

9.49

Product Direction (% positive)

**ClassDojo**

9.0

9.0300

**Showbie**

9.0

9.024

**Features**
ratings from reviews

Classroom Messaging[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.1

118

Not enough data

Functionality

Multimedia

8.9(won by default)

95

Not enough data

Mass Messaging

9.2(won by default)

97

Not enough data

Push Notifications

9.0(won by default)

93

Not enough data

Student Messaging

9.2(won by default)

83

Not enough data

Analytics

9.5(won by default)

37

Not enough data

Integration

Message Sync

8.8(won by default)

68

Not enough data

LMS Integration

8.8(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Classroom Management

9.4(won by default)

94

Not enough data

Classroom Management[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

231

Not enough data

Platform Features

Remote Computer Monitoring

8.6(won by default)

117

Not enough data

Website & Application Blocking

7.9(won by default)

84

Not enough data

Teacher/Student Screensharing

8.5(won by default)

134

Not enough data

Interactive Quizzes

7.5(won by default)

88

Not enough data

Presentation Building

7.5(won by default)

90

Not enough data

Instant Messaging

9.1(won by default)

178

Not enough data

Student Assignment Distribution

8.2(won by default)

115

Not enough data

Student Assignment Collection

8.0(won by default)

102

Not enough data

Progress Reporting

9.1(won by default)

181

Not enough data

Shared Content Libraries

7.7(won by default)

101

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Usage Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support Audio/Images/Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transcripts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discipline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in LMS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Report Cards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Labs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Learning Management System (LMS)[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Paths/Tracks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microlearning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Schools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Curriculum Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learner Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Academic/Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

K-12

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Classroom Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tutoring[Hide 68 FeaturesShow 68 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Scheduling Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Lessons 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Emails

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Messenger 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lesson Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoicing 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student-Tutor Matching

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Application

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent and Student Info

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Appointment Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Assignments & Tests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transaction History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Paths/Tracks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Appointment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Classes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lesson Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Grading

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent/Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Period Recurring Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recurring Appointments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Booking Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![ClassDojo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dbe859846565465d85256a229e21806/classdojo.svg "ClassDojo")](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews)

ClassDojo

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

36.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

42.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

20.2%

[![Showbie](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d4d5f3681224839313ef167fdbbbfc58/showbie.png "Showbie")](https://www.g2.com/products/showbie/reviews)

Showbie

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

20.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

76.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

36.9%

20.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

42.9%

76.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

20.2%

4.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![ClassDojo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dbe859846565465d85256a229e21806/classdojo.svg "ClassDojo")](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews)
ClassDojo

Education Management

49.4%

Primary/Secondary Education

31.0%

Higher Education

6.3%

E-Learning

2.6%

Non-Profit Organization Management

1.1%

Other

9.7%

[![Showbie](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d4d5f3681224839313ef167fdbbbfc58/showbie.png "Showbie")](https://www.g2.com/products/showbie/reviews)
Showbie

Education Management

44.0%

Primary/Secondary Education

24.0%

E-Learning

20.0%

Higher Education

4.0%

Government Administration

4.0%

Other

4.0%

FAQs

## ClassDojo vs Showbie FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between ClassDojo vs Showbie?

Showbie stands out for its higher G2 rating and ease of setup, while ClassDojo is more widely reviewed and recognized for communication and parent engagement.

| [ClassDojo](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews) | [Showbie](https://www.g2.com/products/showbie/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (361 reviews) | 4.7/5 (25 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 9.3 | 10.0 |
| 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Communication (4 all-time mentions) | Organization and ease of use (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of ClassDojo and Showbie compare?

Showbie receives higher satisfaction scores for value, indicating reviewers consider it the stronger value compared to ClassDojo.

- **ClassDojo:** In recent reviews, some reviewers mention that certain features require payment and note the app can be expensive.
- **Showbie:** Reviewers highlight that the free version provides many necessary features, and the Pro version is considered worthwhile for its added value.

### What are the best alternatives to ClassDojo and Showbie?

The top three alternatives to ClassDojo and Showbie are Google Classroom, TalkingPoints, and Canvas LMS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ClassDojo](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews) | 4.5/5 (361 reviews) | Mid-Market | Some features require payment | Communication (4 all-time mentions) |
| [Showbie](https://www.g2.com/products/showbie/reviews) | 4.7/5 (25 reviews) | Mid-Market | Free version offers many features; Pro version adds value | Organization and ease of use (recent reviews) |
| [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1565 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Integration with Google ecosystem (recent reviews) |
| [TalkingPoints](https://www.g2.com/products/talkingpoints/reviews) | 4.8/5 (570 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Multilingual communication (recent reviews) |
| [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1839 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive LMS features (recent reviews) |

### Which Classroom Management features should I prioritize when comparing ClassDojo and Showbie?

Buyers comparing ClassDojo and Showbie should prioritize communication tools, ease of setup, parent engagement, organization, and feedback systems.

- **Communication tools:** ClassDojo is cited for communication in 4 all-time mentions; Showbie supports class discussions and messaging (recent reviews).
- **Ease of setup:** ClassDojo scores 9.3; Showbie scores 10.0.
- **Parent engagement:** ClassDojo has 4 all-time mentions for parent engagement; Showbie allows parent access to student portfolios (recent reviews).
- **Organization:** Showbie is highlighted for organization and assignment management in recent reviews; ClassDojo is noted for customizable behavior tracking.
- **Feedback systems:** ClassDojo has 1 all-time mention for its feedback system; Showbie supports voice notes and annotation for feedback (recent reviews).

### What are the pros and cons of ClassDojo vs Showbie?

ClassDojo's headline strength is communication and parent engagement, while Showbie excels in organization and ease of use.

- **ClassDojo strengths:** Communication (4 all-time mentions), parent engagement (4 all-time mentions), ease of use (2 all-time mentions), real-time updates (2 all-time mentions), customization, feedback system, monitoring, reliability, student monitoring.
- **ClassDojo trade-offs:** Difficult setup, expensive, integration issues, technical issues (each with 1 all-time mention).
- **Showbie strengths:** Organization and ease of use, assignment management, annotation and voice feedback, strong support (recent reviews).
- **Showbie trade-offs:** Some reviewers desire more interesting designs and animations, and note premium features require payment (recent reviews).

### Is ClassDojo or Showbie better for small businesses?

ClassDojo and Showbie both have their largest reviewer segment in Mid-Market, but recent reviews for Showbie highlight ease of use for young students, making Showbie a strong fit for small businesses focused on early education.

- **ClassDojo:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight ease of use and communication, but note setup can be difficult for some users.
- **Showbie:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers state students as young as 5 can use it easily and praise its organization and support.

### Which Classroom Management platform has better integrations?

ClassDojo and Showbie are at parity for integrations, as neither product has recent reviewer-cited third-party integrations above the publish floor.

- **ClassDojo:** Reviewers mention integration with Google Classroom in recent reviews.
- **Showbie:** Reviewers mention compatibility with iPad apps and app sharing in recent reviews.

### How do ClassDojo and Showbie compare on customer support?

Showbie leads ClassDojo on Quality of Support by 0.5 points, a material difference per the Delta Rule.

- **ClassDojo:** Reviewers mention helpful customer support and super client service, with a Quality of Support score of 9.0.
- **Showbie:** Reviewers consistently praise Showbie's quick, responsive, and supportive help desk, with a Quality of Support score of 9.5.

### Which is easier to implement, ClassDojo or Showbie?

Showbie is easier to implement than ClassDojo, with a 0.7-point higher Ease of Setup score.

- **ClassDojo:** Reviewers rate Ease of Setup at 9.3, noting it is easy to use but can be difficult to set up for some users.
- **Showbie:** Reviewers rate Ease of Setup at 10.0, consistently describing it as very easy to implement, even for young students.

Alternatives

**ClassDojo Alternatives**

 ![Remind](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/eb07d9aa176ebac6efeec3e0153ab58a/remind.svg "Remind")

[
Remind
](/products/remind/reviews)

 ![TalkingPoints](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ffb9c5dc7ed9fd253bdad0285dfba685/talkingpoints.svg "TalkingPoints")

[
TalkingPoints
](/products/talkingpoints/reviews)

 ![Dyknow Classroom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fde0ba9d015384a199b3380dec5b720a/dyknow-classroom.svg "Dyknow Classroom")

[
Dyknow Classroom
](/products/dyknow-classroom/reviews)

 ![PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b49254333558b8357d83d01ff0b0f67b/powerschool-schoology-learning.svg "PowerSchool Schoology Learning")

[
PowerSchool Schoology Learning
](/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews)

**Showbie Alternatives**

 ![Google Classroom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566580/google-classroom.png "Google Classroom")

[
Google Classroom
](/products/google-classroom/reviews)

 ![Canvas LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc84f1e73e41e2494758227287a0c804/canvas-lms.svg "Canvas LMS")

[
Canvas LMS
](/products/canvas-lms/reviews)

 ![PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b49254333558b8357d83d01ff0b0f67b/powerschool-schoology-learning.svg "PowerSchool Schoology Learning")

[
PowerSchool Schoology Learning
](/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews)

 ![Moodle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/29b9e50f18e010790242a696db31b102/moodle.svg "Moodle")

[
Moodle
](/products/moodle/reviews)

## ClassDojo vs Showbie

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Showbie easier to use, set up, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration with ClassDojo.

- Reviewers felt that ClassDojo meets the needs of their business better than Showbie.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Showbie is the preferred option.
- When assessing product direction, ClassDojo and Showbie received similar ratings from our reviewers.