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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Moodle

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/AMoodle is an open source learning management system with hundreds of millions of users around the globe and translated into over 100 languages, used by organizations to support their education and training needs.N/A

    Schoology Learning

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASchoology 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
    MoodleSchoology Learning
    Editions & Modules
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    Schoology Basic
    Free
    Schoology Enterprise
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    Pricing Offerings
    MoodleSchoology Learning
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    MoodleSchoology Learning
    Considered Both Products
    Moodle
    Chose Moodle
    None of the other products have nearly the flexibility or cost saving that Moodle does.
    Incentivized
    Chose Moodle
    Moodle is similar to these programs, but it doesn't have all the social interaction several of these other programs have.
    Incentivized
    Chose Moodle
    Being completely free, Moodle comes out on top for any situation where the school is small or the budget it tight. Most of these other tools have paid services where there are professionals to assist with set-up or problem-solving. However, there is tons of information online …
    Incentivized
    Chose Moodle
    I think Moodle would be my 1st pick, then next Schoology. I’ve been only been exposed to Moodle as an admin whereas I use Schoology as a student, not an administrator.
    Incentivized
    Chose Moodle
    Moodle was great for its flexibility and ability to customize. Moodle is free. We used Moodle for many years, so we had much time to refine how we used it and overall it worked well for us.
    Incentivized
    PowerSchool Group LLC
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology fit the right price point, was a familiar platform for some of our students because they use it at their other schools, which were two reasons we did not choose [an] Infinite Campus. Additionally, we used Moodle before, but it was not as robust for the areas that we …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology is well supported and is easy to use. It might not have all of the features of a larger LMS like Blackboard or Moodle, but that is also what makes it easier to use. It does not have the "scroll of death" that you would experience with Edmodo. Content is organized …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology has far more options than any of the above three as far as communication, dissemination of information, and assignment and test updates and tracking. Moodle was fairly primitive in its design; Blackboard is a bit clunky in its use, and, while Google Classroom is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Moodle is a similar product, but Schoology has a much more user-friendly interface and integrates with PowerSchool. Canvas is also similar, but the interface wasn't quite as smooth as Schoology.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Moodle was too messy and complicated. Teachers did not like the appearance. iTunes University worked well with our iPads but 3 years ago it did not have all the features that we wanted and needed. We selected Schoology due to its ease of use and the fact that at the time it …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology is easier and more robust then any other learning management system I have ever used. It is also available for free to teachers that has almost all of the features available. Blackboard was terribly user unfriendly. Canvas was too limited for me. Moodle was only …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    We were experiencing a lot of downtime with Moodle, so made the decision to switch to Schoology. It was a great move.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology was so much easier to use than Moodle. Fewer steps to produce better materials than in Moodle. Edmodo was not as reliable on our browsers. Schoology rarely doesn't work or goes offline. Schoology's support framework and ease of use is why we chose them over the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    I felt that Moodle was way too hard for teachers to learn. We tried Moodle for a while, but the difficulty level was much higher than schoology, and the friendly "face" of the look of the platform never was the same as schoology. I loved the look of schoology. The way that it …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    I've chosen Schoology as a learning management system due to its enormous complexity paired with equal simplicity. Schoology can do what other more complicated systems can do, but it is far easier to create and manage. I've used a few different systems in my years as a student …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology is a blend of most online programs. In areas of assigning work and grading, it does really well. In terms of having an intuitive classroom to navigate, other programs are better.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    While I did not personally select Schoology due to the district level agreements, it has been helpful to coordinate with other teachers with the same students.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    We choose Schoology over other platforms based on its UI design, its cost per user, and its ambitious roadmap for future development to support students and teachers.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology is more user-friendly and you can upload documents with fewer clicks. Schoology also allows for collaboration.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    I've either been a student or teacher in each of the products listed above. Schoology is, by far, the easiest yet most comprehensive platform. While several of the products have similar features, the layout, look, and navigation within Schoology create the best user experience. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    When I first started my journey with blended learning, I used and was hooked to Google Classroom. Although I was reluctant to using Schoology, I was soon turned into the biggest advocate. Schoology does (especially with the new Google enhancements coming) everything Classroom …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology is definitely top shelf, head and shoulders above the rest!
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    We started our search by defining our purpose and what we wanted from an LMS. Then, we started exploring options. We chose Schoology because of its user-friendly interface, rich assessment tools, user analytics, and integration with Google.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology provides a one-stop shop for providing students with a comprehensive digital classroom experience.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology outperforms all other learning management system platforms. Its interface and platform are intuitive and easy to learn how to use. Plus, it has an abundance of features that make differentiation possible and powerful.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Before using Schoology, we used Moodle, which was custom built for us. However, the look and structure of the site was not user friendly. When we decided to switch to a new tool, we looked at several similar products and Schoology came up on top. We chose Schoology for its ease …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Our District has used Moodle, Blackboard, Google Sites and Schoology. After piloting all these platforms we decided on Schoology because it had almost everything we needed. Our teachers overwhelmingly preferred Schoology.
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    Schoology beats all of their competitors, hands down. The primary reason is that Schoology is intuitive and reliable. It has the most features for free and allows me to have a tremendous amount of control over my course. There was not a single other LMS I encountered that did …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    In comparison to other learning management options for students to participate and experience learning outside of the classroom walls and confines of space, place, time, and pace there is no other system that has even come close to the level of ease, personalization, and …
    Incentivized
    Chose Schoology Learning
    During my tenure at Falls Church City Public Schools we suffered through a a few Learning Management Tools that did not meet our K-12 needs. When we discovered Schoology, is had (and still has) the best mobile application out there. This providing us the flexibility needed as …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    18 Answers
    77%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    73%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    18 Answers
    77%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    71%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    5 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    17 Answers
    67%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    MoodleSchoology Learning
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Moodle and Schoology Learning
    Feature
    Moodle
    8.0
    29 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Schoology Learning
    5.6
    40 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Course authoring8.725 Ratings4.738 Ratings
    Course catalog or library8.026 Ratings4.727 Ratings
    Player/Portal8.326 Ratings8.229 Ratings
    Learning content7.724 Ratings5.633 Ratings
    Mobile friendly5.726 Ratings6.438 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications8.527 Ratings7.334 Ratings
    Assignments8.729 Ratings4.740 Ratings
    Compliance management9.022 Ratings9.123 Ratings
    Learning administration8.627 Ratings2.133 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics9.024 Ratings4.637 Ratings
    Social learning7.426 Ratings4.635 Ratings
    Gamification6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Google Classroom
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    Score8 out of 10
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    D2L Brightspace
    Score7.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    MoodleSchoology Learning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (65 ratings)
    3.0
    (112 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (22 ratings)
    4.5
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    3.7
    (9 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.4
    (15 ratings)
    1.0
    (9 ratings)
    Online Training
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.8
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.0
    (3 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
    MoodleSchoology Learning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Moodle
    Moodle is great for any environment where a class or other learning activity needs to be completed in an asynchronous manner. It can be used to post information, create interactive threads for discussion, issue quiz and exam work with grading, track and grade progress, and keep track of attendance. It is an overall wonderful solution for managing asynchronous learning.
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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
    Moodle
    • Moodle's grade book works well. Assignments are integrated so the grades are recorded automatically.
    • Moodle is customizable by administrators, so our version only gives us the options we need. NO Clutter.
    • The discussion board offers several options for instructors that help with grading. I use "sum of points", but there are other options as well.
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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
    Moodle
    • The interface is not very intuitive. You must know what you are looking for in order to navigate effectively.
    • Although installation of Moodle is easy, it is a little more difficult to configure it with your other Learning tools. As an example, LDAP synchronization is a little difficult.
    • The interface is a little dated, even though new releases keep coming out (which is great!) none of them really add value to the appearance of the platform.
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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
    Moodle
    We use it because it is what have committed to back in 2011. Perhaps Moodle will evolve and advance in a positive way that will alleviate most of our user-based gripes? Perhaps it will not appear to be as cost effective given the need for a certain level of engineering and support staff to maintain it at a future level of sustainability? It's hard to say. As an enterprise scale critical application, we like it, but don't love it. Our instructors don't particularly like it at all.
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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
    Moodle
    Moodle can be used on a tablet, on a mobile phone, and on a PC. It is easy to navigate for learners and figure out for administrators. The learners can easily complete tasks and the administrators can easily track completion. The last thing about Moodle that one may not realize is that it somewhat resembles Facebook in its layout. This means that users are already familiar with the interface and therefore they are more comfortable using it.
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    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
    Moodle
    Yes, Moodle is always available. We are self-hosted and Moodle is always up and available. The only time that it is not available is when we are upgrading it each semester. It is then down for just a few planned hours. That is in-between semesters and we let the faculty and students know. We do it on a Friday evening and it is back up within a few hours.
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    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
    Moodle
    Moodle is an excellent LMS in relationship to any other one that I have seen or used. The pages load quickly and the reports complete in a reasonable time frame. Moodle has taken on Respondus, StudyMate, BigBlueButton, Turning Tech, Turnitin2, Certificates, Attendance, Tegrity, Questionnaire, Virtual Programming Lab, and Badges. All of these programs work right in with Moodle and do not cause any issues. Instructors may also use Camtasia and Snagit software as well as using webcams, downloading videos from the Internet, adding into books, or any of the many other areas within Moodle. Our instructors use the grade books without many problems and really don't ask questions much anymore. We upgrade Moodle every semester and are currently on 2.9+. Our instructors have basically learned to use most of the resources and activities.
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    PowerSchool Group LLC
    Course saves or transfers can take several minutes and up to an hour
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    Support Rating
    Moodle
    Moodle is open source, and must be evaluated in that context, but one also has to provide a fair comparison to competing products with commercial backing. Support varies depending on the component of Moodle. Bug reports in Moodle Core that affect security or stability are dealt with promptly. Functionality requests or features not working smoothly may or may not be addressed, depending on whether the functionality desired matches the "vision" of Moodle HQ. The user community provides excellent support for initial installation and configuration, but more complex questions may go unanswered, unless they are noticed by someone who happens to know the answer. The support forum feature at the Moodle site (the same feature used within Moodle itself) does not provide granular subscription to topic discussions, apparently by design, and Moodle HQ seems resistant to changing this feature.
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    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
    Moodle
    No answers on this topic
    PowerSchool Group LLC
    Too surface level with no follow-up. A
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    Online Training
    Moodle
    I have used a few sites and they were adequate but my best learning experience was face to face and hands on.
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    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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    Implementation Rating
    Moodle
    Find a partner who will work with you during the implementation process. Be sure to provide ample training for veteran users on the changes and for newbies on the overall product.
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    PowerSchool Group LLC
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    Alternatives Considered
    Moodle
    Blackboard has clear advantages in rubric management, and offers a content management system of its own. The largest barrier is cost for smaller or financially-disadvantaged organizations. However, as in any IT project, adequate resources must be made for even "free" software.
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    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
    Moodle
    Well, I administer Moodle for a dozen of our divisions and there is a wide range of flexibility between offerings. I have course instructors who use every module i their course, chock full of videos, pictures, links to web tools for synchronous sessions within the asynchronous course. I also have others who are content with a syllabus, a few pdfs, links to podcast lectures and a few simple assignments. No matter if your organization is big or small, or if your requirements are strict for credentialing or non-existent (for internal know-how), Moodle can accommodate you.
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    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
    Moodle
    • While it certainly takes more time to develop an online training vs a face-to-face we can offer the same content over and over again and meet a larger audience. There's no way we could have offered these trainings face-to-face to the same size audience. Economically it's just not feasible. Moodle allows us to share multiple trainings on a variety of topics over extended periods of time in a cost effective way.
    • The impact on early interventionists is still being evaluated, but we do know that early interventionist now have more ways to access professional development than in the past. The ability to customize the registration page has allowed us to track which agencies in Virginia are having their staff participate and we can see which topics are favored above others.
    • Other LMS's were far too costly. Aside from the monthly hosting fees (less than $200 a year), and the time it took to do the initial install and setup, Moodle is free. Once it's setup the only elearning costs are related to the development and creation of each training and then the setup of training on Moodle. This allows us to devote more time and money to the development and creation of more courses vs. the management of the system.
    • Minimal tech support for the users is required and most requests are limited to lost/userid passwords. The course designer is able to manage tech support needs for the users because so few requests are received.
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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

    Moodle Screenshots

    Screenshot of Moodle offers activities and resources to create courses.Screenshot of The course dashboard shows the courses which an student is enrolled in.Screenshot of Inside a course view shows the course complete index of activities and resources.
The course view can be customised to be cleaner allowing the student to focus on learning.Screenshot of Moodle Workplace includes all features in Moodle LMS and other exclusive features like multi-tenancy, dynamic rules, and report builder.Screenshot of Programs help users stay up-to-date with compliance, and help with designing learning paths for a teams so that they can develop the right competencies. Certificates can also be issued to validate learning and compliance.Screenshot of Dynamic Rules help to avoid the tedious tasks and create and manage automated rules for several groups of users. Learning experiences based on location, department, position, roles and other criteria are available.

    Schoology Learning Screenshots

    Screenshot of Example of Schoology’s course dashboard.