Anchor
7.9#2 in classroom management softwareFrom €24 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
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LiveSchool
7.4#1 in behavior management softwareFrom $1,960 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Anchor | LiveSchool |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The maker describes Anchor as classroom software made by teachers for schools using managed or bring-your-own-device Windows laptops. | LiveSchool is designed for K-12 schools and districts. |
| Integrations | The teacher page names Microsoft 365, Smartschool, and GeoGebra as selectable bundles; sign-in uses existing school Microsoft accounts. | LiveSchool supports roster synchronization and single sign-on through Clever and ClassLink, including OneRoster files through Clever. |
| 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. | LiveSchool is a behavior management platform for positive school culture that helps schools track behavior and use points and rewards. |
| Support | The maker directs users to GitHub issues for product questions and says there is no support ticket queue. | All plans include live chat, phone, and email support from former educators on school days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. |
Anchor plans
- AnchorFree
- Anchor softwareFree
- Azure hosting estimate€24 a month
- Azure hosting estimate with larger database€43 a month
LiveSchool plans
- PilotFree
- Starter$1,960 a year
- Premium$3,960 a year
- DistrictPriced 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 LiveSchool if…
It is designed for K-12 schools and districts managing behavior and rewards. Its free family access also suits parents, guardians, and students using a school’s LiveSchool setup.