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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Google Classroom

    Score8 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
    Google Classroom has clearer due dates, they can see what’s due, what’s new, and what’s missing immediately after opening the Google Classroom, even in their mobile. That makes it more intuitive and simpler to use, especially for people that aren't tech savvy. It also can be …
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    This is a different platform, but it's easy to chat with others when you need to for work or other conversations.I like how convenient it is to access.
    Incentivized
    Chose Google Classroom
    Google Classroom is good for testing learning program structure in a low-cost solution. It is also good for short and simple learning paths, that need to be integrated with Google Forms or other tools from Google Suite. It stacks up against other platforms when learners already …
    Incentivized
    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
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    37 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    37 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    89%
    Happy with the feature set
    34 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    19 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    29 Answers
    Features
    Google Classroom
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Google Classroom
    Feature
    Google Classroom
    7.4
    60 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Course authoring8.752 Ratings
    Course catalog or library7.639 Ratings
    Player/Portal6.538 Ratings
    Learning content8.141 Ratings
    Mobile friendly7.757 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications7.244 Ratings
    Assignments7.158 Ratings
    Compliance management6.934 Ratings
    Learning administration7.346 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics6.842 Ratings
    Social learning8.751 Ratings
    Gamification3.98 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.812 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Google Classroom
    Small Businesses
    Teachable
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Schoology Learning
    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    D2L Brightspace
    Score7.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Google Classroom
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (80 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.1
    (11 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)
    User Testimonials
    Google Classroom
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    Google Classroom allows teachers to post for daily lessons and assignments. It also allows teachers to be able to communicate with students easily outside of class. Students are able to stay connected and know where to find all information and resources easily in a streamlined manner for all of their classes.
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    Pros
    Google
    • Student-teacher communication - I love using Classroom for this because my students can always go back and check what was on Classroom by looking through the stream. This way they don't have to go dig through emails to find what they're looking for.
    • Posting to multiple classes - I can post the same announcement or assignment to multiple classes at once without having to repeat the process or send separate emails.
    • Streamlining grading - when students turn work in on Classroom, it all goes to one place and then when I'm grading I can open their documents directly from Classroom or my Drive folder. This way, I'm not looking through emails and Google Doc shared files for their assignment.
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    Cons
    Google
    • The content management of the Classroom is not that good. The sub-section for notes, syllabus, or discussion is missing.
    • It doesn't have parental control feature.
    • It converts the excel output into a normal file. All the formulas and pivots got changed into plain text.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Google
    Testing is particularly important in online learning, and Google Classroom falls far short of other learning management systems in this regard. Security is also a concern: while account control is reasonable for the account used with Google Classroom, the person controlling a particular account is often able to, for example, forward or download proprietary materials.
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    Usability
    Google
    Simple design and seamless integration with Google tools and drive, but missing some key features. However, since it is limited in overall functions and ability to truly personalize / customize, it is quite user friendly and easy to set up and get going, other than sending out the code to your course or dropping students in via their gmail account. Users of Google Forms and sites will find the layout similar in design.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Google
    We have had very little trouble in accessing Google Classroom. Our issues, if any, have risen from our server and not the Google servers.
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    Support Rating
    Google
    Since this platform is provided by Google, the technical support is better than any others, and we are not required to bother about the space constraints for adding the contents. If we have a good uninterrupted internet facility we can access Google Classroom without any delay or lag. They have app support in both Android and iPhone.
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    Implementation Rating
    Google
    It was relatively easy to implement due to the simplicity of the platform. Even our more technology challenged teachers found it easy to get started with Google Classroom.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    I haven't tested or evaluated another digital classroom website or application. I feel like Google Classroom is convenient for many reasons such as compatibility to Google docs, slides, etc. I also love the ability to link to YouTube and other sites. I don't know if there would be a site that is easier to maneuver.
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    Scalability
    Google
    It is very easy to push out this program across our buildings. Teachers are able to use it without much trouble.
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    • Students are able to continue learning in a remote environment
    • Parents have a single, consistent organization structure to make it easy to track assignments and progress for multiple children
    • Much better solution than the quickly assembled Zoom-and-gloom of the previous spring when school abruptly went remote with no planning
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