Google Classroom vs Schoology Learning
Google Classroom
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| Figure | Google Classroom | Schoology Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 0 |
| Spec score · Learning Management Systems | 9.4 (#1) | 7.5 (#81) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Assessments | Yes | Yes |
| Audience | Google describes Classroom as serving educators and students and presents tools for education leaders and IT administrators. | The product is designed to support learners across different levels, learning models, and modalities. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Classroom supports EdTech add-ons and SIS connections including Clever, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward SMS, Skyward Qmlativ, and Follett Aspen. | The Schoology App Center provides access to third-party software, and some apps require a separate subscription or license. |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | The Classroom app is available for iOS and Android. | The official Android app supports managing classes, assignments, discussions, assessments, and collaboration. |
| Purpose | Google Classroom helps educators create engaging learning experiences they can personalize, manage, and measure. | Schoology Learning is a learning management system that connects teachers, students, and families in one platform. |
| Security | Classroom uses the same infrastructure as other Google Workspace products, with centralized Admin console controls and regular third-party privacy audits. | PowerSchool says its security program includes cloud security, secure-by-design practices, third-party penetration testing, responsible disclosure, and independent third-party audits. |
| SSO support | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The Classroom Help Center provides role-based guides for students, teachers, leaders and administrators plus community support. | PowerSchool directs customers to its support page and provides separate channels for sales, training, and security inquiries. |
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.
Schoology Learning
Schoology Learning has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.