LinoClass vs Seesaw, which to choose in Quebec?
Already using Seesaw 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 | Seesaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Law 25 compliance | Compliant from day one | Not compliant by default |
| Hosting | Canada (Toronto, Montreal) | United States |
| Company | Lino Ti Inc. | Seesaw Learning, Inc. (San Francisco, CA, USA) |
| Pricing | Free up to 10 students, then CA$79/year per teacher | Free tier for basic features. Plus at $199 USD/year per class. Premium at $499 USD/year per school. |
Law 25 compliance, detailed analysis
Seesaw stores student personal information on US servers. Quebec's Law 25 requires either Canadian hosting or a documented Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for each cross-border transfer. Seesaw does not provide this documentation for Quebec users.
Our verdict for Quebec primary school teachers
What Seesaw does better
- Larger pre-made activity catalog for beginner teachers
- Over 18M users worldwide, mature ecosystem
Why we think LinoClass is better for Quebec primary schools
- US hosting, Law 25 exposure
- No magic-link parent access (account required)
- USD pricing, currency fluctuation
- Limited French interface, some features not translated
- No Quebec-side data processing agreement signatory
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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