Core model
GE Connect
Paid per class
ClassDojo
Free core product with an optional paid family subscription
Bottom line
Choose between one class-funded plan and a freemium family model.
GE Connect vs ClassDojo · 2026
One class price. Every family included.
One predictable class price includes every feature. Educators add parents once, and parents see what their children are doing without paying, choosing a plan, or facing surprise upgrades.
One-month free trial
One choice affects every family.
GE Connect gives educators one published class price with every feature included. Add parents once and they can follow their children’s portfolios, agenda, posts, calendar, notifications, and messages without paying or choosing a family plan.
At a glance
Compare the access models.
The clearest difference is not whether families can communicate. It is whether the product introduces a separate paid family tier.
Decision factorGE ConnectClassDojoBottom line
Published pricing
GE Connect
CA$8.99/month or CA$69.99/year per class
ClassDojo
Core teacher and family communication is free; Plus pricing varies
Bottom line
ClassDojo wins on upfront cost. GE Connect offers a fixed class price.
Family access
GE Connect
Every core feature and class member included; no per-parent, student, or seat fees
ClassDojo
Core family access is free; Plus unlocks additional family features
Bottom line
GE Connect keeps families on one included tier.
Communication
GE Connect
Posts, events, notifications, reminders, comments, and private messaging
ClassDojo
Messaging, class and school stories, events, reminders, snapshots, and more
Bottom line
Both cover everyday family communication.
Parent experience
GE Connect
The educator adds parents; they see class activity without paying or choosing a plan
ClassDojo
Core access is free, with gamified elements and optional paid family extras
Bottom line
GE Connect keeps the parent experience direct, included, and predictable.
Privacy details
GE Connect
Québec hosting, role-based access, signed media links, and stated 18-month expiry
ClassDojo
States student data is not shared with advertisers; Common Sense Privacy Verified
Bottom line
Both publish privacy commitments; their details and models differ.
A different philosophy
Student life is not a game.
Parents want clear, accurate information about their children—fast. GE Connect removes the points, stickers, and avatar-driven distractions from family communication.
Real information, not a game
Student life is not a points system. GE Connect focuses on real class updates, portfolios, schedules, posts, and messages instead of stickers, rewards, or character-driven distractions.
Parents are added once
The educator adds each parent to the class. Parents can then see what their children are doing without paying, choosing a plan, or managing a family-sharing option.
Fast answers for busy families
Parents get the information they need—wall posts, social updates, agendas, calendars, notifications, private messages, and private groups—in one clear place.
The GE Connect difference
Keep every family on one included plan.
GE Connect is built for teachers who want the class—not the family—to fund the communication experience.
One price. Every family included.
CA$8.99 per month or CA$69.99 per year covers every core feature and every class member, with no per-parent, student, or seat fees.
No surprises for parents
The educator adds parents and that is it. Parents can follow their children’s class activity without paying, selecting a plan, or sharing a family subscription.
The teacher tools are already here
Portfolios, agendas, calendars, wall and social posts, notifications, private teacher messages, and private groups stay together in one focused class space.
Specific Canadian privacy controls
GE Connect publishes details on Québec hosting, role-based access, short-lived signed links, and automatic 18-month content expiry.
Pricing
One class price. No parent surprises.
ClassDojo is free for core teacher, school, and family communication. Families can optionally purchase ClassDojo Plus; official pricing varies by plan and location.
GE Connect charges CA$8.99 per month or CA$69.99 per year per class. Every core feature and all class members are included.
Everything included
GE Connect includes every published feature in the class price.
Parents pay nothing
The educator adds parents; parents do not select, buy, or share a family plan.
No surprise upgrades
Families are never asked to unlock a better GE Connect experience after joining.
Decision guide
Which platform fits your class?
Choose ClassDojo if
- You prefer a gamified classroom experience built around points, rewards, and avatars.
- A free core service matters more than having one predictable class price.
- You are comfortable with optional paid family extras.
Choose GE Connect if
- You want one transparent price with every feature included.
- You want parents to see class activity without paying or choosing a plan.
- You need portfolios, agendas, calendars, wall posts, notifications, private messages, and private groups.
- You want real information delivered quickly, without gamified distractions.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is GE Connect better than ClassDojo?
GE Connect is better for educators who want one predictable class price, every feature included, and free parent access without upgrades. It focuses on real class information rather than points, stickers, or avatar-driven engagement.
What is the difference between GE Connect and ClassDojo?
GE Connect uses a per-class subscription that includes all class members. ClassDojo provides free core classroom communication and offers families an optional Plus subscription for additional messaging, reporting, memories, calendar, and learning features.
Which product is cheaper?
ClassDojo is cheaper for core communication because its basics are free. GE Connect costs CA$8.99/month or CA$69.99/year per class and includes every core feature and all class members without a separate family plan.
Can GE Connect replace ClassDojo?
GE Connect can replace ClassDojo for educators who need portfolios, agendas, calendars, wall and social posts, notifications, private teacher messages, and private groups without a gamified parent experience.
Who should choose ClassDojo instead?
Educators should choose ClassDojo when they prefer a gamified experience built around points, rewards, and avatars and are comfortable with optional paid family extras.
Does ClassDojo charge families for messaging?
ClassDojo’s core direct messaging is free for families. ClassDojo Plus adds enhanced messaging features such as scheduled messages, urgent messages, and read receipts, depending on the plan.
Simple class pricing
One price for the whole class.
No per-parent, per-student or per-seat fees.
Monthly
$8.99 CAD
per month, per class
- Every core feature included
- All class members included
- Cancel anytime
Annual
Best value$69.99 CAD
per year, per class
- One payment for 12 months
- Lower price with annual billing
- Access for the entire class
Prices are in Canadian dollars and apply to each class.
Sources
Product details and pricing can change. These official and independent sources were checked on August 12, 2026.
What a wonderful activity! Thanks for the photos.
The children loved it!