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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Classroom

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AN/A

    $0

    per month

    Pricing
    Google Classroom
    Editions & Modules
    Education Fundamentals
    $0
    per license/per month
    Google Workspace for Education Standard
    $3
    per student/per year
    Teaching and Learning Upgrade
    $4
    per license/per month
    Google Workspace for Education Plus
    $5
    per student/per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google Classroom
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsEducation Fundamentals Version - 30-day free trial for qualifying institutions.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Google Classroom
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    Chose Google Classroom
    Skyward and Google Classroom are completely different programs that are used for completely different things. The only comparable areas are communication with students. Skyward does so through the class rosters and message center and Google Classroom does so through the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Google Classroom is more intuitive but with fewer options than Canvas.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    I was lucky enough that I was referred to Google Classroom by the head of the math department at a local school who have been using the platform since Covid. The only other education platform I've used is Udemy where I did some courses. I have not Used Udemy to build a course …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Google Classroom is very similar. Had more comparability with other digital learning sites. Links more easily with Epic, discovery education, etc.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    I chose Google Classroom for its diverse range of features, user-friendly interface, and the great value it offers in terms of quality and price.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Google Classroom stacks up well against similar platforms, offering a user-friendly interface, seamless integration with Google Workspace, and efficient assignment management. The selection of Google Classroom often depends on existing software ecosystems, user familiarity with …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Classroom is much more user friendly, but doesn't store nearly as much data.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Google Classroom's toolset is suited better for younger students. In our use of systems like Schoolbox and Canvas, they are better suited for older students(Year 7-12). These tools offer integrations into a school database which helps in cutting down double handling data. But, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Google Classroom has a well-organized data sharing and data collection pipeline whereas others don't. Google Classroom has a plagiarism checker whereas others don't.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    I think Google Classroom is a more complete package than Khan Academy because of its integration with Google Classroom and it is a well-suited platform for student learning because it allows students to post questions on discussions and participate in its platform. Google Meet …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    I selected Google Classroom because it is a great website for managing and organizing learning. It is simple to use for interface; interacts with a wide range of apps and websites; effortlessly shares, collects, and grades Google Workspace documents. It is also free , …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Schoology is more customizable. It allows for user customization. Cleaner user interface; able to organize things in multiple folders.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    As mentioned previously, the low barrier to entry was the final decision. Intuitive user interface is friendly for children.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Honestly, both the software's are equally good for online classes and meetings.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Google Classroom ties to the Google G Suite for EDU which has very good support and documentation as needed, at no additional cost, which is a big deal for setting it up. The integration with Chromebooks, Active Directory, Clever and other common platforms make it very …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Google Classroom was chosen unilaterally for one of my places of work, although I had checked Google Classroom when it was first released and decided against it for my own company owing to its poor reporting and other controls.
    Provided one has the servers to use it and an …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    We think Google Classroom is better than the existing platforms like Moodle, Canvas, and Microsoft Teams due to the following reasons:
    1. Moodle is a better platform that can compete with Google Classroom, since it is free and we can download and customize as per our wish and we …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    I think Google Classroom is better suited for younger audiences and less tech-involved than a Blackboard or Canvas site. I would much rather use google classroom with my student in a middle school than Blackboard and Canvas which are better suited for colleges. I think those …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    I have not used other products.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    To create an instructional space online, Google Classroom is ahead of its competitors. It does precisely what educators need - create a virtual classroom where students can collaborate, post discussions, post their work, and receive immediate feedback. It feels like a real …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    I have not used other platforms compared to Google Classroom, but have been introduced to Canvas. Still trying to learn it--Google Classroom is easy and user-friendly.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    None, I have only used Google Classroom to share content with my students.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    I haven’t reviewed other products.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Google Classroom
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Google Classroom
    Feature
    Google Classroom
    7.8
    56 Ratings
    Course authoring8.048 Ratings
    Course catalog or library8.937 Ratings
    Player/Portal9.536 Ratings
    Learning content5.139 Ratings
    Mobile friendly5.754 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications8.042 Ratings
    Assignments8.155 Ratings
    Compliance management8.132 Ratings
    Learning administration7.743 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics9.039 Ratings
    Social learning7.749 Ratings
    Gamification6.57 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.010 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Google Classroom
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (76 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.9
    (14 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    2.0
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)