Google Classroom vs TrainCaster LMS
Google Classroom
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| Figure | Google Classroom | TrainCaster LMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Learning Management Systems | 9.4 (#1) | 7.4 (#88) |
| Assessments | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Classroom supports EdTech add-ons and SIS connections including Clever, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward SMS, Skyward Qmlativ, and Follett Aspen. | The product accepts SCORM and AICC content and can synchronize personnel data with an HR database; the pages reviewed do not name specific software integrations. |
| Purpose | Google Classroom helps educators create engaging learning experiences they can personalize, manage, and measure. | TrainCaster LMS helps organizations create, track, and deliver online training for employees and customers. |
| Security | Classroom uses the same infrastructure as other Google Workspace products, with centralized Admin console controls and regular third-party privacy audits. | The v7.11 release notes say organizations can restrict LMS access to designated IP addresses. |
| SSO support | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The Classroom Help Center provides role-based guides for students, teachers, leaders and administrators plus community support. | TrainCaster provides support by phone and email, and its support documentation is organized by user role and product area. |
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.
TrainCaster LMS
TrainCaster LMS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.