Anchor
7.9#2 in classroom management softwareFrom €24 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
VisitAnchor vs classroom.cloud
classroom.cloud
6.4#11 in classroom management softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Anchor | classroom.cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The teacher page names Microsoft 365, Smartschool, and GeoGebra as selectable bundles; sign-in uses existing school Microsoft accounts. | Integrations include Microsoft School Data Sync, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, ClassLink, Clever for eligible US schools, CPOMS, and Tes MyConcern. |
| Supported student systems | Student enforcement supports Windows 10 version 1809 or later and Windows 11, with Microsoft Edge Chromium required. | Student devices support Windows 10 and 11, ChromeOS 116 or later, Android 12 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, and macOS 10.15 Catalina or later. |
Anchor plans
- AnchorFree
- Anchor softwareFree
- Azure hosting estimate€24 a month
- Azure hosting estimate with larger database€43 a month
classroom.cloud plans
- Classroom Management + IT ManagementPriced on request
- Classroom Management + IT Management + SafeguardingPriced on request
Pick Anchor if…
Anchor suits people who want activity monitoring, web filtering, and device controls for supported Windows devices. It may not suit readers who need live screen viewing or behavior tracking.
Pick classroom.cloud if…
It suits schools that need classroom controls alongside IT administration, with safeguarding tools available as an option. It supports a range of student device systems and web-based teacher and admin consoles.