Montessori Workspace vs MRX

The MRX alternative with clear pricing and no learning curve.

MRX has been adding features since 2002: video libraries, voice input, parent portals, and more. Montessori Workspace was built by Montessori teachers to do the core job fast, with pricing you can read on one page.

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14-day free trial · Cancel anytime · Unlimited staff accounts

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MRX does more. Montessori Workspace does the part teachers use every day, better.

Montessori Workspace

MRX

Built by

Montessori teachers

Software designers and Montessori parents

Getting started

Order form, with guided tours recommended

Curriculum changes

Any teacher, in seconds. No admin approval

Copy lesson sets, then customize

Social observations and anecdotes

Yes, with quotes and photos

Yes

Individual and group lesson plans

Yes

Reports and lists

Nine built-in reports plus custom lists

Customizable reports

Sharing with parents

Push updates with no parent portal; your notes stay private

Web and mobile parent portals

Extras

None to wade through

Video library, voice input, standards alignment

Pricing

$20/month for 10 students, then $1 each, published online

Per-classroom subscriptions through an order form

Competitor details based on publicly available information as of September 2026.

Why teachers switch from MRX

Montessori Workspace was built by Montessori teachers who wanted record keeping to take minutes, not evenings.

Made by people who teach

Montessori Workspace was designed in the classroom by Montessori teachers, so every screen follows the way a work cycle actually runs.

Simple enough for day one

No tours or training sessions required. New guides are recording lessons and running reports the same day they sign up.

Your curriculum, your call

Add, remove, and sort works however suits your classroom. Changes take seconds, can be undone anytime, and never wait on an administrator.

Pricing on one page

$20 a month covers your first 10 students and $1 covers each one after. Unlimited staff, no setup fee, and no order forms.

Built by Montessori teachers, for Montessori teachers.

"I used your product at my last school and requested it for my new school. I am happy for your smooth system."

Paige, St. Croix Montessori

"I find Montessori Workspace extremely easy to use. As a first-year Montessorian, I was able to figure out how to access it easily and work through reports and daily activities at the same time."

Emily, Wyoming Valley Montessori School

"Using Montessori Workspace has gotten easier each year as you continue to update, and we continue to come up with strategies that work in our classroom."

Megan, School in the Woods Montessori

Montessori Workspace vs MRX: FAQ

What is the best MRX alternative?

If you want a Montessori record keeper that's quick to learn and focused on daily records, Montessori Workspace is built for that. It covers curriculum, lesson plans, observations, and reports without extra modules.

How much does Montessori Workspace cost?

$20 per month includes 10 students, then $1 for each additional student. Staff accounts are unlimited and there's no setup fee.

Do I have to type in my entire curriculum?

No. Montessori Workspace comes with sample lessons so you can start right away, then add and sort lessons until the curriculum fits your classroom.

Do parents need to log in?

No. Observations can be pushed to parents throughout the day without a parent portal, keeping families connected while your expert notes stay safe.

Can directors see every classroom?

Yes. Directors can view all classrooms and add their own observations, and teachers can be assigned to more than one classroom.