Class vs Google Classroom
Class
class.comGoogle Classroom
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| Figure | Class | Google Classroom |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $0.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · E-Learning Software | 7.3 (#25) | 9.0 (#2) |
| Audience | Class identifies K-12, higher education, government agencies, and workplaces as audiences for its virtual classroom. | Google describes Classroom as serving educators and students and presents tools for education leaders and IT administrators. |
| Integrations | The site lists integrations with Docebo, Cornerstone OnDemand, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Blackboard Learn, and Open LMS. | Classroom supports EdTech add-ons and SIS connections including Clever, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward SMS, Skyward Qmlativ, and Follett Aspen. |
| Learning tools | Its listed tools include breakout rooms, chat, instructional whiteboards, polls, note-taking, and document collaboration. | Classroom offers interactive practice sets, Read Along reading feedback, and interactive questions for YouTube videos. |
| Purpose | Class is a virtual classroom for online classes and instructor-led learning and development. | Google Classroom helps educators create engaging learning experiences they can personalize, manage, and measure. |
| Security | Class describes its government virtual training platform as FedRAMP-certified and directs visitors to its Trust Center for further security information. | Classroom uses the same infrastructure as other Google Workspace products, with centralized Admin console controls and regular third-party privacy audits. |
| Support | The site links to a Class support team and lists the phone number 202-964-7111. | The Classroom Help Center provides role-based guides for students, teachers, leaders and administrators plus community support. |
Plans
Google Classroom
- Education Plus$6 a year
- Education FundamentalsFree
- Google Workspace for Education FundamentalsFree
- Education Standard$3 a year
- Teaching and Learning$4 a month
- Education Plus$5 a year
- Google Workspace for Education Plus$6 a year
In their own words
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a learning platform where educators can create classes, distribute coursework, and grade student work. Teachers can use customizable rubrics, reusable comment banks, bulk grading, and feedback during students’ work. Originality reports compare submissions with web pages and books; the listed allowance is five reports per class for Education Fundamentals and unlimited reports with peer comparison for Education Plus. Other learning tools include interactive practice sets, Read Along reading feedback, and questions embedded in YouTube videos. Classroom supports EdTech add-ons and connections to student information systems, and institutions can customize it through APIs. It is available on web, Android, and iOS, with support for up to 1,000 learners. Google says the core service has no advertising and personal information is not used or sold for ad targeting. Education Fundamentals is free for qualifying institutions; Education Plus is $6 a year. A 60-day trial is listed.