ClassDojo alternative

A calmer, more private way to do classroom points

Teachers love ClassDojo, but some want fewer features collecting less data — and points that only ever go up. That's exactly what Chou Chou Teach is for.

  • Positive-only points
  • No student logins
  • FERPA compliant
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Why teachers switch to Chou Chou Teach

Almost no student data

First names and avatars only. No student logins, last names, or photos — and no parent accounts to manage.

Positive-only by design

Points never go down. No public shaming, no negative scores — just recognition for effort, kindness, and focus.

Flat, honest pricing

$3/month per teacher with no ads and nothing sold to families. Free for all teachers during the summer beta.

A real teacher toolkit

Timer, noise meter, name picker, group maker, and more — the everyday tools that keep your room running.

Avatars kids adore

38 hand-crafted woodland creatures students choose and cheer for. No photos required.

PBIS-aligned

Designed around positive reinforcement and aligned with PBIS, so it fits right into a positive-behavior classroom.

Chou Chou Teach vs ClassDojo, at a glance

An honest, side-by-side look. ClassDojo does more around parent communication; Chou Chou Teach does more around privacy and a positive-only philosophy.

FeatureChou Chou TeachClassDojo
Points only ever go up (no public point-loss) Yes No
Works with no student logins or accounts YesOptional student accounts
Student data collectedFirst name + avatar onlyNames, photos, portfolios, messages
Parent accounts requiredNeverOptional, encouraged
Parent messaging, photos & class feed No Yes
Built-in teacher tools (timer, noise meter, group maker) Yes Yes
Avatars students choose38 woodland creaturesMonster avatars
Price for teachers$3/mo or $30/yrFree
Ads or in-app purchases marketed to familiesNoneClassDojo Plus & Islands
FERPA compliant Yes Yes

Comparison based on each product's public information and may change as the products evolve. Last reviewed 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best ClassDojo alternative for privacy?
Chou Chou Teach is built for privacy: a student is just a first name and an avatar — no student logins, last names, or photos, and no parent accounts. It's FERPA compliant and collects far less data than most classroom points apps.
Is there a ClassDojo alternative without parent accounts or messaging?
Yes. Chou Chou Teach has no parent sign-ups and no messaging feed by design. It's just you and your class, which keeps setup simple and student data minimal.
Is Chou Chou Teach free like ClassDojo?
ClassDojo is free for teachers and monetizes parents. Chou Chou Teach is free for all teachers during the summer beta, then a flat $3/month (or $30/year) with a 7-day trial — and no ads or family upsells, ever.
Does Chou Chou Teach let me take points away like ClassDojo?
No, and that's intentional. Points only ever go up. There's no public shaming, no negative scores, and no taking points away in front of the class — just catching kids being good.
How long does it take to switch from ClassDojo?
A few minutes. Because a class is only first names and avatars, you can recreate your roster quickly and start awarding points the same day.

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