classroom.cloud vs Veyon

classroom.cloud is a cloud-based school platform that brings classroom management, safeguarding and IT management together. Teachers can view student screens, share screen and audio, control internet and app access, message students and run surveys. The optional Safeguarding toolkit monitors keywords and phrases, raises contextual alerts, records activity evidence, scores risk, analyzes images and provides reporting. IT tools include device inventory, remote support, internet and application controls, PowerShell scripts, power management and password resets. Integrations include Microsoft School Data Sync, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, ClassLink, Clever for eligible US schools, CPOMS and Tes MyConcern. Teacher Console and Admin Portal are web-based; supported student systems include Windows, ChromeOS, Android, iPadOS and macOS, with specified minimum versions. New accounts receive a 30-day trial for up to 50 portal users and 30 enrolled student devices, with no credit card required. Paid subscriptions are annual and priced per device by quote, based on device count, selected toolkits and term. Onboarding and ongoing support are included.

Veyon is classroom management software for teachers, school authorities, and IT administrators using Windows and Linux computers. It displays connected screens in an overview and supports screen broadcasts and screenshots. Teachers can remotely view and control workstations, send messages, lock screens, distribute files, collect work, open websites, and start programs on selected computers. Administrators can perform remote power actions and centrally log users in or out on computers or groups. Veyon supports LDAP and Active Directory, while commercial add-ons include Internet Access Control, Auvidus device controls, Chat, an Entra ID connector, network discovery, and Screen Recorder. The maker says it runs directly on endpoints without mandatory cloud dependence and can operate on customer infrastructure. Veyon Core is open source under GPLv2 and free. Commercial add-ons use annual 12-month or perpetual licenses, with quotes based on organization and deployment details. The pricing note says paid plans start at €250/yr.