TeachBook vs ThinkWave
TeachBook
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ThinkWave
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| Figure | TeachBook | ThinkWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.83/mo | $2.75/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 20 |
| Spec score · Gradebook Software | 7.4 (#21) | 8.6 (#3) |
| Gradebook | The gradebook supports quick grade entry, automatic averages, assessment statistics, and progress charts by student and class. | Teachers can use points, percentages, letter grades, pass/fail, check-style and custom grading scales with weighted assignment types. |
| Grading | It supports French grading out of 20 with coefficients, US weighted categories, percentages, letter grades and GPA, plus standards-based grading with color-coded mastery levels. | Teachers can use points, letter, pass-fail, and custom grading scales, with assignment type weighting and term averages. |
| Privacy | The developer reports that the app does not collect data; Apple says this privacy information has not been verified by Apple. | ThinkWave says it does not sell student or other user data to third parties. |
Plans
ThinkWave
- Free Solo GradebookFree
- School 1–15 students$17 a month
- School 16–35 students$32 a month
- Premium Gradebook — 151–175 teachers$32.95 a year
- Premium Gradebook — 126–150 teachers$33.95 a year
- Premium Gradebook — 101–125 teachers$34.95 a year
- Premium Gradebook — 76–100 teachers$35.95 a year
- Premium Gradebook — 51–75 teachers$36.95 a year
- Premium Gradebook — 20–50 teachers$37.95 a year
- Premium Gradebook — 10–19 teachers$38.95 a year
In their own words
TeachBook
TeachBook has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ThinkWave
ThinkWave is cloud-based school administration software combining student administration, grades, attendance, teacher gradebooks, and student and parent portal access. Teachers can post assignments and handouts, collect student work online, and upload files up to 25 MB each; the school system includes 100 GB of storage. It generates customizable report cards and transcripts from grades, comments, attendance, and custom student data. Grading options include points, letter, pass-fail, and custom scales, with assignment weighting and term averages. Schools can send messages and announcements by class, group, or school, including group email. ThinkWave also offers a free online gradebook. Its platforms include Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. A free 30-day trial of the school administration software includes all features. ThinkWave says it uses password-protected accounts and SSL encryption, stores data in Google Cloud data centers, and does not sell user data. Paid subscribers can get email support; support videos, FAQs, and a quickstart guide are also listed.