Google Classroom vs Schoology Learning comparison

Google and PowerSchool are both solutions in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category. Google is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.4, while PowerSchool is ranked #10 with an average rating of 9.0. Google holds a 8.3% mindshare in LMS, compared to PowerSchool’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of PowerSchool users who would recommend it.

Google Classroom

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96% willing to recommend

Schoology Learning

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Google Classroom and Schoology Learning based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Google Classroom

Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Schoology Learning

Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)

10th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Google Classroom is 8.3%, down from 13.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Schoology Learning is 1.3%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Featured Reviews

Andrew Bryson

IT Manager at Pipers Corner School

An easy-to-use and intuitive solution that can be used to facilitate excellent teaching and learning

We have very little to do with the solution's maintenance. Since it's an online software as a service (SaaS) platform, Google deals with all the maintenance, and we don't need to worry about it. We've got Microsoft 365, Firefly, and Google. It would be nice if that were all in one platform or integrated much more easily so that the look and feel was one single platform. Users should make sure they have done their planning properly. Users should not think they'll be able to just switch it on and it will all work. You do need to plan it and plan it carefully and properly. Overall, I rate Google Classroom a nine out of ten.

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Zaynah Danquah

Lead Instructional Designer at 24/7 TEACH

Helps us efficiently gather data and grant access to multiple users

The students lose the software's access after quarterly courses are over. There could be a feature to grant them access to go back and check their progress. Sometimes, we encounter issues while accessing the progress using OneDrive. There could be more seamless integration with some of the features. It would be helpful if it integrates well with Google Drive. It will provide users with more cloud options.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable features of Google Classroom are the meetings, mark book, and assignments."

"The product is easy to use."

"Google Classroom is simple to use."

"The product's initial setup phase was easy."

"A teacher can send assignments and upload results using the product."

"I can see all the submissions in a central place."

"I like that Google Classroom is free and integrates with the entire Google Suite, which includes Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc. I also like its flexibility, which makes it perfect for synchronous, asynchronous, and blended courses, and including live and archived webinars, as well as other kinds of content."

"The product's UI is good and user-friendly."

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"We can create groups and resources and share information with them through folders. Thus, it works efficiently to grant access to multiple members."

Cons

"The initial setup of Google Classroom is straightforward. The deployment took us two to three months because we had to train the faculty."

"Google Classroom could improve by having better integration with other platforms, such as Google Meet."

"The initial setup is not very easy. It has modern complexity."

"We found that Google Classroom is it is missing a lot in current engagement. We know it has got guardian access, where it sends the reports to the guardian at the end of either the week or the month, depending on how you set it. However, it lacks collaboration between the teacher, student, and parents. The engagement is mostly between the student and the teacher. If you have a school similar to ours, where you're dealing with little children where the parent is supposed to be engaged, you need a system that can engage them as well. It's good for senior students, but not for our students."

"The product must provide different plans for different customers so that we can pay for only what we use."

"I would like to see a master list of documents with folder names so that it is more convenient for students to know whether they have submitted a particular document. At present, you need to go to each classroom to check what you have submitted."

"Google Classroom could improve by being easier to use. For example, making it functional with only a few buttons. It's difficult to know how to connect with students and make a link and share it with them. I found it difficult, and this is why I didn't continue using it. Additionally, it should be available to be downloaded to the desktop for use, similar to Zoom."

"Students used to have points that were accumulated and the letter grades, such as A's, B's, C's, et cetera. Google Classroom should add a feature by which you can toggle in between both of them. It's more than only accumulated points, which are not going to mean that much for students unless there's a prize at the end or some type of reward for the effort. However, if there's a way to toggle in between allocating points versus allocating a grade, it would be nice."

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"The students lose the software's access after quarterly courses are over."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Google Classroom has been reasonable."

"We did not need a license to use Google Classroom."

"I'm using a free version of Google Classroom, so it's a product I don't pay for."

"We are an educational institution, and it is free of charge for us. Normally, if you are a private company, you have to pay a lot of money to get this service, but they are giving it for free to schools."

"My child's school made payments on a subscription-based model to use Google Classroom."

"The tool is available for free."

"The product offers a yearly based license."

"I use the free version of Google Classroom."

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

25%

University

11%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Classroom?

The product's UI is good and user-friendly.

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What needs improvement with Google Classroom?

There is room for improvement in the notification. Just managing the Guardian invitations and ensuring they get notifications. That's what I mean. We're currently using GAM to do that.

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What is your primary use case for Google Classroom?

It is for students, for learning, assignments, and all that. Just learning management. I don't use it as a teacher. I just support it, so I don't use it a lot as an end-user.

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What do you like most about Schoology Learning?

We can create groups and resources and share information with them through folders. Thus, it works efficiently to grant access to multiple members.

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What needs improvement with Schoology Learning?

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What is your primary use case for Schoology Learning?

We have a one-to-one campus for students, where all utilize laptops. I use the product to share structural study material, post assessment, track assessment, and analyze the data.

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Overview

Google Classroom is an online learning platform that allows teachers to create and manage virtual classrooms. With Google Classroom, teachers can easily distribute assignments, communicate with students, and provide feedback. Students can access their assignments, submit their work, and collaborate with their peers all in one place. The platform integrates seamlessly with other Google tools like Google Drive and Google Docs, making it easy for students to create and share their work. Google Classroom also provides a streamlined workflow for teachers, allowing them to save time and stay organized. Google Classroom is a user-friendly and efficient tool that enhances the learning experience of teachers and students alike.

The Most Comprehensive K-12 Teaching and Learning Solution

The leading learning management system that enables K-12 school districts to improve student performance and empower educators.

Comprehensive Teaching and Learning Platform

Get learning management, assessment, and professional development all in one platform. That means easier adoption, training, and rollout for your entire organization.

Prepare For Your Digital Future

Connect students, parents, teachers, and the community in one flexible online platform. Unified Classroom® Schoology Learning connects learning across your entire district.

Deeper Insight into Student Performance

Ensure that you have the data you need to better personalize instruction and support individual needs with tailored learning content.

Ability to Change and Adapt

Be prepared for inevitable changes and challenges with a more flexible and reliable approach to teaching and learning.

NEW! Introducing ContentNav

Provide educators access to a complete library of school- or district-approved, standards-aligned instructional content all in one location.

Increase Parent Engagement

Leverage built-in communication tools, Schoology Groups for parent organizations, and now Microsoft Immersive Reader to support closer connections between the classroom and home.

Sample Customers

Google Classroom is used in major urban school districts throughout the United States, including: * Los Angeles Unified School District * Chicago Public Schools * New York City Department of Education * Houston Independent School District * Miami-Dade County Public Schools * Dallas Independent School District * Broward County Public Schools * Clark County School District (Las Vegas) * Philadelphia School District

PowerSchool & Fullerton School District, Westside Community Schools, Framingham Public Schools, La Salle Catholic College Preparatory, Culver Academies

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