Anchor
7.9#2 in classroom management softwareFrom €24 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
VisitAnchor vs Lightspeed Classroom
Lightspeed Classroom
6.2#15 in classroom management softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Anchor | Lightspeed Classroom |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The teacher page names Microsoft 365, Smartschool, and GeoGebra as selectable bundles; sign-in uses existing school Microsoft accounts. | The product integrates with Zoom and Microsoft Teams. |
| 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. | Lightspeed Classroom is a classroom management solution designed to keep students focused and teachers in control. |
Anchor plans
- AnchorFree
- Anchor softwareFree
- Azure hosting estimate€24 a month
- Azure hosting estimate with larger database€43 a month
Lightspeed Classroom plans
- Lightspeed ClassroomPriced 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 Lightspeed Classroom if…
It is designed for teachers and school administrators who need classroom screen and browsing controls. It may suit schools that want visibility into classroom AI activity and the option to manage off-campus monitoring.