MonPlan alternative
Smoov vs MonPlan
MonPlan helps Monash students plan their degree by mapping units across semesters. Smoov solves a different problem - optimising your weekly class timetable around work, sleep, and social preferences.
| Category | Smoov | MonPlan |
|---|---|---|
| What it solves | Weekly timetable optimisation. Given your enrolled subjects, Smoov finds the best combination of tutorials, lectures, and labs to fit your life. | Degree planning. Helps students choose which units to take each semester, considering prerequisites and credit point requirements. |
| University support | Works with any Australian university. Allocate+ import supports 15 universities including Monash. | Monash only. Built specifically for Monash course structures and unit offerings. |
| Optimisation | Constraint-satisfaction solver with eight weighted preferences generates 2-4 ranked schedule options with tradeoff explanations. | Prerequisite checking and course mapping. Does not optimise weekly class times or personal schedule preferences. |
| Work shift protection | Block recurring work shifts as hard constraints. The solver guarantees no class overlaps with your blocked times. | Not applicable. MonPlan operates at the semester/unit level, not the weekly class level. |
| Group scheduling | SmoovSync lets friend groups find schedule combinations with maximum shared free time. | No group features. Students plan their degrees individually. |
| Privacy | 100% client-side. Data never leaves your browser. No account required for the free tier. | Web application hosted by Monash. Uses Monash course data and student login. |
Why students choose Smoov
- Smoov and MonPlan solve different problems - use both together for the best result
- MonPlan helps you pick which subjects to take; Smoov helps you schedule when to take them
- Solver finds optimal weekly schedules that MonPlan does not address
- Work shift protection ensures your timetable fits around your job
- SmoovSync coordinates weekly schedules with friends
- Works at any Australian university, not just Monash
Frequently asked questions
Should I use MonPlan or Smoov?
Use both. MonPlan helps you plan which units to take each semester (degree planning). Smoov helps you optimise when your classes are scheduled each week (timetable optimisation). They solve different problems and work well together.
Can I use Smoov at Monash?
Yes. Smoov works with any Australian university including Monash. Monash uses Allocate+ for class allocation, so you can import your class data directly into Smoov.
Does Smoov handle prerequisites like MonPlan?
No. Smoov focuses on weekly timetable optimisation for your enrolled subjects. It does not track prerequisites, credit points, or degree progression. Use MonPlan for degree planning, then use Smoov to optimise your weekly schedule once you know which subjects you are taking.