Anchor
7.9#2 in classroom management softwareFrom €24 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
VisitAnchor vs ClassView
What both publish
| Fact | Anchor | ClassView |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The teacher page names Microsoft 365, Smartschool, and GeoGebra as selectable bundles; sign-in uses existing school Microsoft accounts. | The privacy policy lists Google Workspace sign-in, optional Google Classroom roster integration, and Microsoft 365 sign-in. |
| Purpose | Anchor lets a teacher run a classroom focus session where student Windows laptops enforce an allowlist of apps and websites, with off-list activity shown live on a dashboard. | ClassView is a classroom activity management platform for schools, teachers, students, and educational organizations using managed Chromebook environments. |
| Retention | The school controls retention; the FAQ describes a default that prunes raw session events after 30 days while keeping summaries. | The policy says classroom activity logs are retained temporarily and then automatically deleted, while account information is retained while the account is active. |
| Support | The maker directs users to GitHub issues for product questions and says there is no support ticket queue. | The Basic plan includes email support; Professional includes priority support; Enterprise includes dedicated support. |
Anchor plans
- AnchorFree
- Anchor softwareFree
- Azure hosting estimate€24 a month
- Azure hosting estimate with larger database€43 a month
ClassView plans
- Basic$2 a year
- Professional$3 a year
- EnterprisePriced 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 ClassView if…
It suits schools and educators managing Chromebook classrooms that need live activity visibility, screen controls, filtering, and attendance. It is also aimed at organizations requiring managed deployment and healthcare-style privacy controls.