eCOVE Observation Software vs Trellis
eCOVE Observation Software
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| Figure | eCOVE Observation Software | Trellis |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.25/mo | $20.75/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Teacher Evaluation Software | 8.6 (#4) | 7.4 (#13) |
| Purpose | eCOVE collects objective and subjective data during classroom walkthroughs, sit-downs, and in-depth observations. | Trellis helps K–12 school leaders turn classroom walkthrough notes into personalized teacher feedback and coaching conversations. |
| Support | The company says it provides free email and phone support for purchased or opened software, and offers free overview webinars by appointment. | Trellis says it will provide a written response to questions within one business day. |
Plans
eCOVE Observation Software
- Advanced Editions (Administrator, Special Education, ESL, General)$99 a year
- Basic Edition$189, paid once
In their own words
eCOVE Observation Software
eCOVE Observation Software helps educators gather objective and subjective data in classroom walkthroughs, sit-downs, and in-depth observations. Users can work with observation templates, checklists, and scales they create themselves; the site also offers more than 200 tools to browse. Its Administrator Edition provides 32 tools, including walkthrough checklists and scales, plus reports that track behavior over time. The Special Education Edition has 32 tools for tracking observable behavior, comparing a target student with peers, and reporting progress related to IEP or RTI. For district reporting, eCOVE Reporter aggregates uploaded observations in an online database with filters and district-controlled permissions. Reporter requires district setup, listed at $250.00 one-time. Advanced Editions cost $99.00 per year per user/observer; Basic Edition costs $189.00 once. A free basic iPad app includes six tools, with more available through in-app purchases. eCOVE lists Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows availability; mobile syncing requires a matching computer version.