Diffit vs MagicSchool
A side-by-side look at Diffit and MagicSchool: what each one does, what it costs, and which student privacy terms each vendor states. Both entries were checked against vendor pages.
Key differences
- Our directory lists Diffit as "Differentiated reading" and MagicSchool as "All-in-one teacher assistant".
- Diffit is for teachers; MagicSchool is for teachers + students.
- Both list a free option on their pricing pages.
- Both privacy pages mention COPPA, FERPA and a data privacy agreement or SDPC.
Side by side
| Diffit | MagicSchool | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Differentiated reading | All-in-one teacher assistant |
| Audience | Teachers | Teachers + students |
| Grades | Unknown | K-12 |
| Pricing (vendor page) | Freemium: free Basic plan; school pricing | Freemium: free plan; Plus $8.33/user/mo billed yearly |
| Privacy page mentions COPPA | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy page mentions FERPA | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy page mentions a data privacy agreement or SDPC | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy page mentions the Student Privacy Pledge | Not stated | Not stated |
| Privacy page mentions a statement that data is not used to train AI | Not stated | Not stated |
| Details checked on | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
"Not stated" means we did not find the term on the privacy page we checked, not that the tool fails it. Read the full entries for Diffit and MagicSchool, and check your state's AI guidance before you roll out either one.
How to pay for it: grants
Paid plans can sometimes be covered by a classroom grant when the funder allows technology. See open grants that can cover classroom tech or small grants under $1,000 on GrantCountdown.
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Common questions
Is Diffit free?
Diffit pricing on the vendor page: Freemium: free Basic plan; school pricing.
Is MagicSchool free?
MagicSchool pricing on the vendor page: Freemium: free plan; Plus $8.33/user/mo billed yearly.
Which is better for student privacy, Diffit or MagicSchool?
We don't rate privacy. On the pages we checked, Diffit's privacy page mentions COPPA, FERPA and a data privacy agreement or SDPC; MagicSchool's privacy page mentions COPPA, FERPA and a data privacy agreement or SDPC. Ask either vendor for a signed data privacy agreement before students use it.
What is the main difference between Diffit and MagicSchool?
Our directory lists Diffit as "Differentiated reading" and MagicSchool as "All-in-one teacher assistant". Diffit is for teachers; MagicSchool is for teachers + students.