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

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Reviews

**ClassDojo** [

4.5/5(361)

](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews#reviews)

**TalkingPoints** [

4.8/5(570)

](https://www.g2.com/products/talkingpoints/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**ClassDojo**
No pricing available

**TalkingPoints**
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**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**ClassDojo**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 19 responses

**TalkingPoints**
3 months

Based on 17 responses

Return on Investment

**ClassDojo**
7 months19 months sooner

Based on 12 responses

**TalkingPoints**
26 months

Based on 14 responses

Perceived Cost

**ClassDojo**
$$$$$

**TalkingPoints**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**ClassDojo**
5%

**TalkingPoints**
6%1% more

Pros & Cons

**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)

**TalkingPoints**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**ClassDojo**
No screenshot available

**TalkingPoints**
 ![TalkingPoints screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1213550/analytics.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**ClassDojo**

9.0

9.0305

**TalkingPoints**

9.4

9.4416

Ease of Use

**ClassDojo**

9.3

9.3309

**TalkingPoints**

9.5

9.5417

Ease of Setup

**ClassDojo**

9.3

9.359

**TalkingPoints**

9.5

9.568

Ease of Admin

**ClassDojo**

9.4

9.454

**TalkingPoints**

9.5

9.567

Quality of Support

**ClassDojo**

9.0

9.0239

**TalkingPoints**

9.4

9.4329

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**ClassDojo**

9.1

9.148

**TalkingPoints**

9.6

9.664

Product Direction (% positive)

**ClassDojo**

9.0

9.0300

**TalkingPoints**

9.2

9.2350

Features

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

9.1

118

9.3

329

Functionality

Multimedia

8.9

95

9.0(won by 0.1)

207

Mass Messaging

9.2

97

9.7(won by 0.5)

286

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Push Notifications

9.0

93

9.3(won by 0.3)

242

Student Messaging

9.2

83

9.4(won by 0.2)

202

Analytics

9.5(won by 0.3)

37

9.2

175

Integration

Message Sync

8.8

68

9.4(won by 0.6)

189

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

LMS Integration

8.8

48

9.3(won by 0.5)

120

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Classroom Management

9.4(tied score)

94

9.4(tied score)

184

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

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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%

[![TalkingPoints](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ffb9c5dc7ed9fd253bdad0285dfba685/talkingpoints.svg "TalkingPoints")](https://www.g2.com/products/talkingpoints/reviews)

TalkingPoints

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

27.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

29.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

36.9%

27.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

42.9%

43.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

20.2%

29.1%

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%

[![TalkingPoints](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ffb9c5dc7ed9fd253bdad0285dfba685/talkingpoints.svg "TalkingPoints")](https://www.g2.com/products/talkingpoints/reviews)
TalkingPoints

Primary/Secondary Education

71.1%

Education Management

24.2%

Higher Education

1.4%

E-Learning

0.7%

Individual & Family Services

0.5%

Other

2.0%

FAQs

## ClassDojo vs TalkingPoints FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

TalkingPoints stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction scores and stronger support experience compared to ClassDojo.

| [ClassDojo](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews) | [TalkingPoints](https://www.g2.com/products/talkingpoints/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (361 reviews) | 4.8/5 (570 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 9.3 | 9.5 |
| 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Communication (4 all-time mentions) | — |

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

TalkingPoints is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than ClassDojo.

- **ClassDojo:** In recent reviews, some reviewers mention that ClassDojo delivers good value for the price, but a few cite it as expensive or note paywalled features.
- **TalkingPoints:** Reviewers consistently highlight satisfaction with TalkingPoints' value, with no recent complaints about cost.

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

ParentSquare, Dyknow Classroom, and Remind are the top alternatives to ClassDojo and TalkingPoints.

| 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 | In recent reviews, some mention good value, but others cite paywalled features | Communication (4 all-time mentions) |
| [TalkingPoints](https://www.g2.com/products/talkingpoints/reviews) | 4.8/5 (570 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers consistently highlight satisfaction with value | — |
| [Remind](https://www.g2.com/products/remind/reviews) | 0.0/5 (1 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [ParentSquare](https://www.g2.com/products/parentsquare/reviews) | 4.6/5 (335 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Dyknow Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/dyknow-classroom/reviews) | 4.6/5 (517 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

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

Buyers comparing ClassDojo and TalkingPoints should prioritize Communication, Ease of Use, Quality of Support, and Parent Engagement.

- **Communication:** ClassDojo has 4 all-time mentions for communication; TalkingPoints is consistently praised for bridging language barriers in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** ClassDojo scores 9.3; TalkingPoints scores 9.5.
- **Quality of Support:** ClassDojo scores 9.0; TalkingPoints scores 9.4.
- **Parent Engagement:** ClassDojo has 4 all-time mentions for parent engagement; TalkingPoints is frequently cited for enabling communication with parents in their preferred language.

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

ClassDojo's headline strength is communication and parent engagement, while TalkingPoints excels in multilingual communication and support satisfaction.

- **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, and student monitoring.
- **ClassDojo trade-offs:** Difficult setup, expensive features, integration issues, technical issues (each with 1 all-time mention).
- **TalkingPoints strengths:** In recent reviews, reviewers highlight ease of use, instant translation, and effective communication with parents in multiple languages.
- **TalkingPoints trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention occasional translation inaccuracies and minor app glitches.

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

TalkingPoints is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction scores and strong reviewer sentiment for ease of use and communication.

- **ClassDojo:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note ease of use and communication, but some mention setup challenges and paywalled features.
- **TalkingPoints:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently praise its ability to bridge language barriers and highlight ease of use for small teams.

### Which Classroom Management platform has better integrations?

ClassDojo and TalkingPoints are at parity for integrations, with no recent reviewer-cited third-party integrations for either product.

- **ClassDojo:** No reviewer-cited integrations in recent reviews.
- **TalkingPoints:** No reviewer-cited integrations in recent reviews.

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

TalkingPoints leads on Quality of Support with a 0.4-point advantage over ClassDojo (9.4 vs 9.0).

- **ClassDojo:** Reviewers mention helpful customer support and super client service, with a Quality of Support score of 9.0.
- **TalkingPoints:** Reviewers consistently praise support responsiveness and effectiveness, with a Quality of Support score of 9.4.

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

TalkingPoints is easier to implement, with a 0.2-point higher Ease of Setup score than ClassDojo (9.5 vs 9.3).

- **ClassDojo:** Reviewers describe setup as generally easy but note some initial challenges, especially for new users or those unfamiliar with technology.
- **TalkingPoints:** Reviewers highlight quick setup, ease of onboarding, and minimal barriers to implementation.

### Which product has better Multimedia?

ClassDojo is favored for Multimedia, as it is the most frequently mentioned feature across both products' reviews.

- **ClassDojo:** Reviewers frequently mention the ability to share photos, videos, and updates with parents, with multimedia cited as a core feature in recent reviews.
- **TalkingPoints:** Reviewers focus on communication and translation features, with minimal mention of multimedia capabilities.

Alternatives

**ClassDojo Alternatives**

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

[
Remind
](/products/remind/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)

 ![ParentSquare](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34f54aad354b56847adeaf9a53203654/parentsquare%282%29.svg "ParentSquare")

[
ParentSquare
](/products/parentsquare/reviews)

**TalkingPoints Alternatives**

 ![ParentSquare](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34f54aad354b56847adeaf9a53203654/parentsquare%282%29.svg "ParentSquare")

[
ParentSquare
](/products/parentsquare/reviews)

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

[
Remind
](/products/remind/reviews)

 ![SchoolStatus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a7541ac48c56a7c7020e522e07200fee/schoolstatus.svg "SchoolStatus")

[
SchoolStatus
](/products/schoolstatus/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)

## ClassDojo vs TalkingPoints

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found TalkingPoints easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with TalkingPoints overall.

- Reviewers felt that TalkingPoints meets the needs of their business better than ClassDojo.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that TalkingPoints is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of TalkingPoints over ClassDojo.