Koala Go vs RoomHex Classroom
Koala Go
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| Figure | Koala Go | RoomHex Classroom |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $21.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Virtual Classroom Software | 8.2 (#8) | 7.0 (#30) |
| Teacher controls | Teachers can control student permissions for actions such as drawing and interacting with the co-browser. | The teacher panel includes the class list, raised hands, polls, quizzes, whiteboard, and file tools, with controls to mute students and admit latecomers. |
Plans
Koala Go
- Koala FreeFree
- Koala BusinessPriced on request
- Koala Pro$21.99 a month
- Koala Platinum$39.99 a month
RoomHex Classroom
- Branch TeamPriced on request
- Campus and OperationsPriced on request
- Sovereign EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Koala Go
Koala Go is a browser-based virtual classroom for online tutoring, aimed especially at independent tutors teaching English to children and other young learners. Classes combine live video, an interactive whiteboard, and a shared co-browser, with a 3D room and customizable student avatars. Teachers control student permissions for actions such as drawing and using the co-browser. Tutors can use websites including Wordwall, Raz-Kids, and Genially; Pro adds PDF and PowerPoint uploads. Koala supports worldwide invoicing, and its homepage says parents can pay in local currency using methods including WeChat in China. Koala Free allows up to four students per session, up to three activities, and limited co-browser use, with ads and a 4.5% invoice fee. Koala Pro costs $21.99 a month, billed $263.88 / year, and includes unlimited co-browser use, scheduling, document uploads, translated student chat, unlimited activities, and 24/7 live support. Platinum costs $39.99 a month, billed $479.88 / year. Business is priced on request, billed from 100 hrs per month, with an API.
RoomHex Classroom
RoomHex Classroom has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.