Anchor
7.9#2 in classroom management softwareFrom €24 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
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Faronics Insight
6.7#9 in classroom management softwareAndroidiOSmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Anchor | Faronics Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Student enforcement requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later, or Windows 11, together with Microsoft Edge; the teacher dashboard runs in a modern browser. | Teachers use Windows or macOS; students can connect from Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, or Android devices. |
| 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. | Faronics Insight is classroom management software that helps teachers monitor, communicate with, and educate students from a central computer. |
| Support | The maker directs users to GitHub issues for product questions and says there is no support ticket queue. | Faronics lists phone and email technical support and directs users to its Support Portal for troubleshooting and frequently asked questions. |
Anchor plans
- AnchorFree
- Anchor softwareFree
- Azure hosting estimate€24 a month
- Azure hosting estimate with larger database€43 a month
Faronics Insight plans
No prices published.
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 Faronics Insight if…
Insight is for educators and institutions that need to oversee student devices and classroom activity. Its Cloud and on-premise editions address different deployment settings.