Teacher Guide

Looking for a Classroomscreen Alternative? Try Sabura

Sabura teacher dashboard showing timer, groups, lesson instructions, weather, and classroom tools
A free classroom screen with teacher tools in one place.

Sabura is a free classroom dashboard that brings timers, instructions, student participation tools, and presentation features together in one customizable screen.

Sabura teacher dashboard showing timer, groups, lesson instructions, weather, and classroom tools
A free classroom screen with teacher tools in one place.

Classroomscreen is a popular way for teachers to display useful classroom tools on one screen.

Instead of opening separate websites for a timer, student groups, classroom instructions, voting, or a whiteboard, teachers can keep several tools visible during the lesson.

But some teachers may be looking for a different option.

You may want a free classroom dashboard, stronger Arabic support, a different interface, or another way to organize your classroom tools.

Sabura is a Classroomscreen alternative that brings classroom management and presentation tools together in one customizable dashboard.

Sabura is an independent product and is not affiliated with Classroomscreen.

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What is Sabura?

Sabura is a browser-based classroom dashboard designed for teachers.

Every new account starts with a 7-day Pro trial without a credit card, including unlimited saved dashboards. After the trial, Free dashboards are temporary and are not saved after refresh or closing the page. Previously saved trial dashboards remain stored but locked until you upgrade to Pro. Existing Legacy Free accounts retain their original saved screen.

Free includes all classroom tools, all backgrounds, gradients and colors, 4 saved name lists, 2 saved images at up to 15 MB each, 1 saved PDF at up to 25 MB, and 3 AI prompts per month. Saved lists and account-library files remain available after refresh, but Free dashboard layouts do not. Pro adds unlimited saved dashboards and lists, live public screen sharing, unlimited images and PDFs, and 60 AI prompts per month.

You can open multiple tools, move them around the screen, resize them, and create a layout that fits your lesson.

Sabura can be displayed using:

  • a classroom projector
  • an interactive whiteboard
  • a television
  • a laptop
  • a tablet
  • screen sharing during an online lesson

The goal is simple: help teachers manage the lesson without switching constantly between different tabs and websites.

Why look for an alternative?

Different teachers need different workflows.

Classroomscreen may work well for many classrooms, but you may prefer an alternative if you want:

  • a different interface
  • support for Arabic and right-to-left layouts
  • a free teacher dashboard
  • another option for saving classroom layouts
  • tools designed for both presentation and participation
  • a simpler way to share information with students

Sabura is designed to provide those classroom tools inside one flexible screen.

What tools are available?

Sabura includes tools for managing time, presenting information, involving students, and organizing classroom activities.

Time and lesson organization

You can use tools such as:

  • timer
  • stopwatch
  • clock
  • visual schedule
  • notes and instructions

For example, you can display the activity instructions beside a countdown timer so students always know what to do and how much time remains.

Seats

Create a seating grid from a saved list or entered names. Drag to move or swap students, lock seats, and shuffle the remaining students. Available on Free, along with every other classroom tool.

Student participation

Sabura can help teachers involve students using:

  • random student picker
  • group generator
  • classroom voting
  • scoreboard
  • digital dice and random tools

These tools can be useful for questions, review games, group work, and classroom discussions.

Classroom management

Teachers can also use:

  • classroom noise display
  • traffic-light signals
  • work-mode symbols
  • visual reminders

These tools give students clear visual expectations without requiring the teacher to repeat the same instructions.

Presentation and teaching

Sabura also includes options for:

  • text
  • images
  • PDF files
  • video
  • camera display
  • QR codes
  • digital whiteboard
  • drawing and annotation

This allows the teacher to keep lesson content and classroom-management tools on the same screen.

Sabura compared with Classroomscreen

Both products are designed to help teachers manage classroom activities from one display.

Comparison of Sabura and Classroomscreen features
Feature Sabura Classroomscreen
Browser-based dashboardAvailableAvailable
Core classroom toolsAvailable on FreeAll 26 widgets on Basic
Saved dashboardsNot saved on Free; unlimited on ProPro only
Saved name lists4 on Free; unlimited on Pro3 on Basic; unlimited on Pro
Public link for sharing a screenPro only (live, view-only board)Pro only
Full Arabic interface and RTL layoutSupportedNot available; selected classroom controls support 70+ languages, while the rest of the app is English

Comparison reviewed on August 20, 2026. Features and plans may change. Check the official Classroomscreen pricing and language support pages, plus Sabura pricing, for current details.

The best option depends on your classroom, preferred language, interface, and the tools you use most often.

Classroomscreen may suit teachers who already know its interface and depend on its existing workflow.

Sabura may suit teachers who want an alternative, an Arabic-friendly experience, and a different way to arrange classroom tools.

Who is Sabura for?

Sabura may be useful for:

  • primary school teachers
  • secondary school teachers
  • language teachers
  • tutors
  • online instructors
  • teachers using interactive displays
  • teachers working in Arabic and English

You do not need to use every tool.

A simple classroom screen might contain only:

  1. lesson instructions
  2. a timer
  3. a classroom noise indicator
  4. one participation tool

You can then add or remove tools as the lesson changes.

How to create your first screen

Start by opening Sabura in your browser.

Add a text window and write the main instructions for the activity.

Next, add a timer so students can see how much time they have.

Then choose one additional tool, such as:

  • random student picker
  • groups
  • voting
  • whiteboard
  • noise display

Arrange the windows so the most important information is easy to read from the back of the classroom.

Avoid opening too many tools at once. A simple screen is usually more effective than a crowded one.

Is Sabura the right Classroomscreen alternative for you?

The easiest way to decide is to try it during a real lesson.

Open the tools you use most often and see whether the interface fits your teaching style.

Sabura may be a good option when you want:

  • a free classroom screen
  • an Arabic-friendly interface
  • multiple teacher tools in one place
  • a customizable classroom dashboard
  • an alternative to switching between many websites

You can begin with a timer, instructions, and one interactive tool, then build your dashboard as needed.

Create your free classroom screen with Sabura.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sabura a Classroomscreen alternative?
Yes. Sabura is an independent classroom dashboard that offers timers, student groups, voting, a whiteboard, classroom-management tools, and other features in one screen.
Is Sabura free?
All classroom tools, including Seats and Canva, and all appearance options are available on Free. Live public screen sharing requires Pro or an active 7-day Pro trial. Free dashboards are temporary and disappear when you refresh or close the page. Pro and the 7-day Pro trial save unlimited dashboards; existing Legacy Free accounts keep their original saved screen. Free includes all classroom tools, all backgrounds, gradients and colors, 4 saved name lists, 2 saved images at up to 15 MB each, 1 saved PDF at up to 25 MB, and 3 AI prompts per month. Saved lists and account-library files remain available after refresh, but Free dashboard layouts do not. Pro adds unlimited saved dashboards and lists, live public screen sharing, unlimited images and PDFs, and 60 AI prompts per month.
Do I need to install Sabura?
No traditional desktop installation is required. Sabura works through a modern web browser.
Can I use Sabura on an interactive whiteboard?
Yes. Sabura can be opened on a computer connected to an interactive whiteboard, projector, television, or classroom display.
Does Sabura support Arabic?
Yes. Sabura includes an Arabic interface and right-to-left support for Arabic-speaking teachers.
Can I use Sabura without creating an account?
Teachers can use the available browser-based tools directly. Some saving or sharing features may require signing in.
What should I add to my classroom screen?
Start with instructions, a timer, and one activity tool. Add groups, voting, a name picker, a whiteboard, or a noise display only when needed.