A modern Classroomscreen alternative
Objective and factual: how ClassHelper compares to Classroomscreen, Digiscreen, and schulspace in daily classroom instruction. Every feature claim is backed by verified audit dates.
Open whiteboardFour whiteboard platforms compared
Twelve core criteria that make a practical difference in classroom teaching. Where an item could not be evaluated, it is listed as not evaluated rather than no.
| Criterion | ClassHelper | Classroomscreen | Digiscreen | schulspace | Audited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid plan price | $2.49 per month; first month free | $36.00 / €36.00 per year, billed annually only | No paid tier, open source software | €30 or €48 per year depending on tier | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| Monthly billing option | Yes, $2.49 per month | No, annual billing only | Not applicable | Not evaluated | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| Interface language | English (and German) | English (partial translations for widget titles) | French / German | German | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| Server location | Server in Germany (Frankfurt) | EU / EEA without specific city | Switzerland | Germany | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| Account required to launch board | No | No | No | No, demo mode | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| Saving boards without an account | Yes, stored locally in browser | No, saving boards requires paid subscription | Not evaluated | Account required | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| Available whiteboard tools | 35 | 26 | 22 | 25 | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| Cookie consent banner on visit | None; cookies only for account login | None | None | None | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| External third-party trackers | Zero | Google APIs on mobile devices | Zero | Zero | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| Student teacher trainee discount | Free during entire student teaching training | No trainee program found | Not applicable | Yes, with verification | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| School license offering | 6 months free trial, then $1.49 per teacher/month | From 5 licenses, $135 / €135 per year | None | €490 or €890 per year | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
| Data Processing Agreement (DPA) | Provided upon request, GDPR compliant | Not publicly available | None found | Publicly available | September 10 / 11, 2026 |
Audit methodology and sources
Data for the compared platforms was recorded on September 10 / 11, 2026 directly from publicly accessible websites, terms of service, and running browser applications. Pricing and features change over time; verify current details directly with each provider prior to purchasing. We display no third-party brand logos or proprietary screenshots.
What Classroomscreen pioneered
Classroomscreen established the visual layout format that modern classroom tools rely upon: a clean digital surface where timers, noise meters, and lesson instructions coexist harmoniously rather than isolated across disparate browser tabs. Launching is straightforward with no initial barrier. Their tool collection and support resources reflect a decade of continuous refinement. For educators whose workflows are well established on that platform, there is no urgent obligation to switch.
Moving your classroom routines in three steps
While platforms do not share a common export format, recreating your daily board takes just a couple of minutes.
- Recreate your primary lesson board. Open the clean whiteboard without an account and add the widgets you use most frequently — typically lesson instructions, the classroom timer for work phases, and the noise meter for volume monitoring. Save it as a lesson folder so it opens instantly tomorrow.
- Paste your student class roster. Type or copy-paste your class names from a spreadsheet, one name per line. Your random name picker, group generator, and seating chart all reference this single list automatically. First names are sufficient; full student records do not belong on classroom displays.
- Bookmark on your classroom display. Add ClassHelper to your classroom computer bookmarks bar. On an interactive panel or iPad, tap Add to Home Screen to launch in fullscreen presentation mode without browser bars.
If you want to explore all available widgets before teaching, review our full directory of classroom tools.
Frequently asked transition questions
Five answers addressing pricing differences, student data protection, and classroom routines.
Is Classroomscreen free for teachers?
Classroomscreen offers a basic free tier with 26 widgets and up to 3 saved name lists. However, saving custom board arrangements, organizing lesson folders, and sharing boards require their paid Pro plan, which costs $36 per year billed strictly annually. Without an account, Classroomscreen does not retain your saved boards.
Is ClassHelper completely free?
Yes. ClassHelper includes all 35 classroom tools, all background themes, and unlimited saved lesson boards completely free with zero time limits. Optional Premium is $2.49 per month and adds automated multi-device cloud synchronization. Every new account receives a 30-day free trial without a credit card.
How does ClassHelper handle student privacy and GDPR?
ClassHelper operates with strict privacy by design. All backend services run on certified German server infrastructure in Frankfurt. When using the whiteboard without an account, student names and rosters stay strictly within your local browser storage. We use Stripe Payments Europe (Dublin, Ireland) to process payments. Only billing data goes there, never student or lesson data. Schools receive official Data Processing Agreements upon request.
Can I use ClassHelper without creating an account?
Yes. One click opens a clean classroom whiteboard immediately, without signing up, without giving an email address, and without cookie banners. Everything you create is saved directly in your browser on that device and remains available when you return.
How can I transition my lesson layouts from Classroomscreen?
Because whiteboard providers do not share a universal file format, you recreate your favorite layout once. In practice, arranging your timer, noise meter, and work directions takes less than two minutes. Once saved as a lesson folder, it is ready for every subsequent class.
Digiscreen, schulspace, and ClassHelper
Digiscreen is developed in France as open source software without subscription fees. The tool canvas is localized into multiple languages, while administrative documentation is primarily French. It restricts viewport widths below 1024 pixels, making portrait tablet operation difficult.
schulspace from Germany provides dedicated European hosting and public DPA documentation. Their whiteboard is part of an expansive school management learning suite, and saving boards requires account registration. ClassHelper focuses entirely on the classroom display experience with flexible monthly pricing instead of complex tiered packages.
Review our complete directory of classroom tools, explore our pricing and free tier details, or learn about district procurement on ClassHelper for schools. Full privacy details are published in our privacy disclosures and hosting overview.