JoomlaLMS vs. Schoology Learning

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
JoomlaLMS
Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
JoomlaLMS is a Learning Management System. Some key features include: Multi Language User Interface, User Roles, Course Categories and Course Forums.
$0
per month
Schoology Learning
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
Schoology aims to combine as many parts of the learning process as possible into a single platform for K-12 students. By doing this they aim to simplify the learning experience for students, parents, and teachers.N/A
Pricing
JoomlaLMSSchoology Learning
Editions & Modules
FREE
$0
per month
Standard
$299
Professional
$799
per year
Schoology Basic
Free
Schoology Enterprise
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
JoomlaLMSSchoology Learning
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsReach out to the vendor for pricing options based on your needs.
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Features
JoomlaLMSSchoology Learning
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
JoomlaLMS
-
Ratings
Schoology Learning
7.4
40 Ratings
10% below category average
Course authoring00 Ratings7.738 Ratings
Course catalog or library00 Ratings8.327 Ratings
Player/Portal00 Ratings7.929 Ratings
Learning content00 Ratings9.233 Ratings
Mobile friendly00 Ratings6.738 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings7.334 Ratings
Assignments00 Ratings6.940 Ratings
Compliance management00 Ratings6.923 Ratings
Learning administration00 Ratings7.933 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings6.037 Ratings
Social learning00 Ratings6.235 Ratings
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Score 9.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
JoomlaLMSSchoology Learning
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
6.9
(113 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(1 ratings)
4.5
(6 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
4.6
(9 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(9 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
JoomlaLMSSchoology Learning
Likelihood to Recommend
JoomlaLMS
Very comfortable and adaptive LMS system for your needs and requirements. JoomlaLMS can be integrated into your eLearning site. If you are willing to adapt these technologies to your company - it can be your best choice. JoomlaLMS contains all necessary features and modules. So in other words its a shrink-wrap system.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
Schoology does the job well enough, but there are enough areas of contention that make advanced use of the system unwieldy. District staff does not have easy reporting ability to determine adoption and use of the platform without having to export to another program for analysis. The reliability of the system is a huge pain point as we need to deliver the curriculum but cannot count on it being available when we need to use it.
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Pros
JoomlaLMS
  • Wide range of features, can be easily adapted to any industry.
  • Two paid versions of JoomlaLMS are available.
  • Experienced Support department helps to solve any problem with the system.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
  • Assessments - Much more interactive and have more grading options than Google Forms
  • Auto-rostering - We are able to use Infinite Campus to automatically roster classes and there are no extra steps
  • Family/Guardian access - Schoology allows families to have a sign in and see student grades & work.
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Cons
JoomlaLMS
  • We'd like to see more intuitive design, as it requires some training to learn all the features. So we are looking forward to see it in future releases.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
  • While this product constantly seeks to make improvements, certain features need tweaking. As educators enroll in various courses, these course tend to accumulate. If the educator is not an administrator of the course, it is next to impossible to get out.
  • Switching from one course/group to another course/group takes several steps. Not always easy to find the course/group needed.
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Likelihood to Renew
JoomlaLMS
  1. Competitive price
  2. Easy adaptation to any industry
  3. Easy to add new people to database and set up individual settings.
  4. Several modules to extend its functionality, such as the JomSocial plugin.
  5. Wide report features.
  6. Learners Management Roles and settings.
  7. Those who are interested in making money on courses are able to sell subscriptions to courses.
  8. Wide surveys and quizzes opportunities.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
While we have taken time to re-evaluate our selected 1:1 devices, Schoology's impact on student learning is unquestioned. Students are able to connect with other learners, create and share products of their learning, and develop their digital fluency through their use of Schoology.
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Usability
JoomlaLMS
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
It's very easy to use Schoology. As with any LMS, it helps to learn some tips and tricks prior to getting started. But, each item is clearly indicated within the platform. If I want to add materials, it is right at the top of my screen. If I want to view the calendar, it is indicated to the right of my screen. Navigating a course and the platform is quite straightforward. Additionally, the benefit of Schoology's help center and user community makes asking and answering questions quick and easy.
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Reliability and Availability
JoomlaLMS
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
Generally good, but issue self-reporting has become a problem. When there are issues, it can be 20 minutes to an hour before it gets noted on the status page
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Performance
JoomlaLMS
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
Course saves or transfers can take several minutes and up to an hour
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Support Rating
JoomlaLMS
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
We have county-level support and district-level support, but their HELP page offers everything that is needed to answer questions and to find "how-to" information for staff. This includes video and written directions for every available feature. Schoology has also worked with our district to improve their product.
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In-Person Training
JoomlaLMS
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
Too surface level with no follow-up. A
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Online Training
JoomlaLMS
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
Sit and get with very little hands-on time. 5 minutes to try out a feature/question type, etc. is not enough time. Once your training is done, there is no option for new employees to get that training without having to rebook and pay for the training again. If you pay for basic training, that should be available to a district to use in the future.
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Alternatives Considered
JoomlaLMS
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
I have taught using both Edmodo and Google Classroom. While both were easier than Schoology was to get in the beginning, Schoology is infinitely more powerful than either of them was. I can do so much more, and differentiate so much easier using Schoology than I could with either of my previous LMSs.
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Scalability
JoomlaLMS
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
We use it 5-12 so scalability is not an issue but sharing materials between departments including common assessments is difficult without paying for add-on features
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Return on Investment
JoomlaLMS
  • JoomlaLMS helps to train your employees and set up tests. Thereby, it gives the overall expertise to each employee.
  • Price is very competitive in comparison with any other LMS.
  • Friendly and helpful customer support.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
  • Using Schoology to build a foundation for a blended learning model has helped increase my students ABC rate between 15-20% in all classes!
  • Using Schoology is forcing my students to become responsible for their own learning!
  • The only negative thing I have encountered is the students resistance to change!
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ScreenShots

JoomlaLMS Screenshots

Screenshot of Mobile responsivenessScreenshot of Course creation processScreenshot of Screenshot of Course Home PageScreenshot of GoToMeeting WebinarScreenshot of Course Main Page

Schoology Learning Screenshots

Screenshot of Example of Schoology’s course dashboard.