LinoClass vs ClassTag, which to choose in Quebec?
Already using ClassTag and wondering if you're still Law 25 compliant? Comparing both tools for back-to-school 2026? Here's the direct answer in 2 minutes.
Updated 2026-04-29
| LinoClass | ClassTag | |
|---|---|---|
| Law 25 compliance | Compliant from day one | Not compliant by default |
| Hosting | Canada (Toronto, Montreal) | United States |
| Company | Lino Ti Inc. | ClassTag, Inc. (New York, NY, USA) |
| Pricing | Free up to 10 students, then CA$79/year per teacher | Free, funded by brands displayed in the parent feed. |
Law 25 compliance, detailed analysis
ClassTag offers auto-translated parent-teacher messages (advantage for multilingual schools). US hosting. Funding model includes ads and targeted offers in the communication feed, which directly conflicts with Law 25 Article 8.1 (explicit consent before profiling).
Our verdict for Quebec primary school teachers
What ClassTag does better
- Auto-translated teacher-parent messages in 100+ languages, useful in multicultural schools
- No cost for the teacher
Why we think LinoClass is better for Quebec primary schools
- Free model funded by ads targeting parents (Law 25 Article 8.1 incompatible)
- US hosting
- Family demographic data used for advertising
- No student digital portfolio
- Minimal French interface
Ready to try LinoClass?
15 minutes to set up your class. Free up to 10 students, no credit card. Law 25 compliant from day one, hosted in Canada.
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