Anchor
7.9#2 in classroom management softwareFrom €24 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
VisitAnchor vs Epoptes
What both publish
| Fact | Anchor | Epoptes |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Epoptes is an open source computer lab management and monitoring tool. |
Anchor plans
- AnchorFree
- Anchor softwareFree
- Azure hosting estimate€24 a month
- Azure hosting estimate with larger database€43 a month
Epoptes plans
- EpoptesFree
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 Epoptes if…
Epoptes suits operators managing Linux computer labs who need screen monitoring, remote controls, and messaging. It is a self-hosted option for teams comfortable with its server-and-client setup and access controls.