Montessori Workspace vs Simpori

The Simpori alternative that doesn't cap your teachers.

Simpori tracks lessons as presented, working on, or mastered, and limits how many teachers each plan can invite. Montessori Workspace gives every adult in your classroom a login and captures the social observations and anecdotes a checklist misses.

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Side by side

Both keep things simple. Only one records the whole child.

Montessori Workspace

Simpori

Built by

Montessori teachers

A newer app team

Teacher accounts

Unlimited on every plan

2 teachers on Starter, 8 on Premium

Progress tracking

Lesson progress plus academic observations

Presented, working on, mastered

Social observations and anecdotes

Yes, with quotes and photos

Not a focus

Lesson plans

Individual and group

Individual

Reports and lists

Nine built-in reports plus custom lists

PDF conference reports

Devices

Any browser: computer, tablet, phone

Mobile app

Track record

Trusted by Montessori classrooms for over a decade

Launched recently, few public reviews

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

Why teachers choose Montessori Workspace over Simpori

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

Room for your whole team

Leads, co-teachers, assistants, and directors all get their own login. You never have to choose who can record.

More than a checklist

Record the quote, the kindness, the breakthrough. Social observations and anecdotes sit alongside lesson progress in each child's record.

Plan for groups, too

Build lesson plans for one child or for a small group presenting together, and see the whole week at a glance.

Reports for every conversation

Nine built-in reports cover planning, observation timelines, and parent conferences, plus custom lists you build yourself.

Built by Montessori teachers, for Montessori teachers.

"When I had the 3-6 group I used Workspace all day, every day, and I really appreciate the format. It's a very helpful tool in record keeping and reporting."

Carol, Northview Montessori

"My classroom has been using Montessori Workspace since 2020, and it has helped make observations tracking and data collecting easier than using spreadsheets and checklists."

Ann, Eagles' Wings Montessori

"I do believe it is a helpful tool for keeping track of where children are and what they have done."

Lauren, Wyoming Valley Montessori School

Montessori Workspace vs Simpori: FAQ

Does Montessori Workspace limit teacher accounts?

No. Every plan includes unlimited staff accounts, so co-teachers, assistants, and directors can all log in.

How much does Montessori Workspace cost?

$20 per month includes 10 students, then $1 for each additional student. There's no setup fee, and you can try it free for 14 days.

Is there an app to download?

There's nothing to install. Montessori Workspace runs in any browser on computers, tablets, and phones.

What reports are available?

Nine, including the Workspace Report for academic activity, the Observations Report for an academic and anecdotal timeline, and the Progress Report for parent conferences.

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