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Google Classroom vs SAP SuccessFactors Learning comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Google Classroom
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP SuccessFactors Learning
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Google Classroom is 1.7%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP SuccessFactors Learning is 1.9%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP SuccessFactors Learning1.9%
Google Classroom1.7%
Other96.4%
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
 

Featured Reviews

Sanket-Shinde - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Seamless collaboration has improved how I manage assignments, deadlines, and class resources
Google Classroom has the very best feature of assignment workflow, which is its core strength. I can create it, assign it, submit it, and have a grade on it all in one flow, so there is nothing to be changed. It also has real-time collaboration, allowing multiple students to work on the same documentation or assignment simultaneously, and the teacher can also see that and comment live. It has an automatic file management system where I can save my work, which is important because sometimes I do an assignment and forget to save, losing those assignments. This feature includes built-in video learning, allowing me to directly join classrooms via Google Classroom. It also supports Google Forms, Google Slides, and is very mobile-friendly. Google Classroom has reduced time in task tracking because I can have clear ownership and deadlines for everything. It has helped me to appreciate structured workflows by ticketing systems and improved collaborations, allowing many people to work together. I can understand that time has also been reduced. It has a limited impact on deep technical skills, but that is also good. It has helped me to understand structured workflow and utilize real-time features through Google Docs and Drive.
Renelia Villanueva - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President & Group Head People & Workplace Management at PLDT Enterprise
Integrated employee data has improved HR coordination but reporting and interface still need work
The GUI of SAP SuccessFactors Learning is still not very good. The drop-downs are too limited. One thing I want to have is an advisory banner with highlighted font that employees can visibly see during login, but support indicated this cannot be done. I have already raised this request to the support team, and they mentioned that the same request has come from other companies.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What I like about Google Classroom are the video lessons, and I enjoy using it because it makes my life easier; for example, I can easily change my class and my lecture notes."
"I would definitely recommend this product, especially for K12 schools, because as an online solution it is very simple and very easy, and even year three, four, or five students can manage to go there and log in without any problem."
"A teacher can send assignments and upload results using the product."
"The most valuable feature of Google Classroom is its clouds based. It can be accessed anywhere. Additionally, the GUI is good, we have not had any complaints and the platform has built-in security. For example, email has protection."
"Google Classroom is a good start if you are only starting with VLE."
"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."
"What I liked most about Google Classroom is it was very easy to communicate with the students and simple for me to learn even though it was the first time I was using it. I was able to learn the features very well by navigating through the different discussions forums and becoming proficient, not necessarily a master but knowledgeable in using the solution. The ease of use was the best feature."
"The most valuable feature of Google Classroom is the ability to meet people and it is online."
"The most valuable features of the solution were the deployment and onboarding."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning's most valuable features are accessibility and updated UX, as the solution can be accessed from outside of the office network and the user's experience is good."
"The tool allows us to create content and review employee progress in their educational knowledge."
"The learning features are great."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning is highly scalable."
"The analytics and reporting features are very helpful."
"The solution is a user-friendly application for learning, designing, and setting up courses."
"The product offers a lot of information which we can share with systems."
 

Cons

"There are a lot of things that need to be fixed in order for it to be called a learning management system. I think that's where a lot of people are very confused in terms of what Google Classroom actually does. Google Classroom is not a learning management system. A learning management system allows teachers to grade with authenticity and doesn't provide only one grade for a particular document or assignment."
"This feature is not available in Google Classroom, which is why I prefer other applications with more powerful statistics to trace student performance."
"It would be helpful to add voice or audio capabilities to the classrooms instead of text only."
"Managing a larger environment of assignments or classes can become cluttered, and the notification system can sometimes be overwhelming."
"Initially, the product's initial setup phase may not seem user-friendly."
"There can often be language barriers when you're not dealing with local technical support, which can be challenging."
"I like Google Classroom the way it is, but an area for improvement could be its dashboard."
"Google Classroom could improve by being easier to use. For example, making it functional with only a few buttons."
"The application integration between cloud and on-premises storage has been completed. However, there is still room for improvement in integrating EC and SAP applications."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning doesn't have a punch-in and punch-out facility."
"The initial installation could be a bit easier."
"The only drawback of the tool is that it is dependent on its database."
"This solution does not support right to left for the Arabic Language, and the Arabic text support is very bad."
"The technical support team has room for improvement."
"The product's configuration process needs improvement."
"The consultants implementing this solution could be more knowledgeable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The product offers a yearly based license."
"I use the free version of Google Classroom."
"The tool is available for free."
"Google Classroom is a free solution."
"Google Classroom is free to use."
"We did not need a license to use Google Classroom."
"There are competitors that offer free solutions, making the price of Google Classroom high."
"The licensing cost for SAP SuccessFactors Learning is rather expensive, but it's not the only SAP tool my company uses in the suite, so it's very hard to compare prices."
"The tool is cheap."
"The pricing changes and the license amount is quite costly."
"My company does have to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs of the solution. My company considers the solution to be worth its price, but we don't consider it to be a cheap solution."
"You need to procure licensing and it is expensive."
"The tool's licensing model is very straightforward...You will get the relevant mail from SAP, and accordingly, you have to proceed with the provisioning enablement, after which you can start the configuration."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning is an on-premise solution, there is a one-time fee, which will be given by a company during the implementation. Additionally, there are support fees, which are annual."
"A company is required to pay annual licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise18
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Google Classroom?
While Google Classroom is easy to use, it could benefit from more advanced reporting and analytics to track performance in detail. Managing a larger environment of assignments or classes can become...
What is your primary use case for Google Classroom?
I mainly use Google Classroom to manage and organize learning activities efficiently. I create separate classes for different subjects or teams where I upload study materials, assignments, and anno...
What advice do you have for others considering Google Classroom?
My advice for everyone considering Google Classroom is to fully leverage its integration with Google tools such as Docs, Drive, and Slides to gain more value. Start by organizing your classes and m...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP SuccessFactors Learning?
The pricing is pocket-friendly if you have more than five hundred users. I would rate the pricing seven out of ten as it can be expensive for less than five hundred users.
What needs improvement with SAP SuccessFactors Learning?
The GUI of SAP SuccessFactors Learning is still not very good. The drop-downs are too limited. One thing I want to have is an advisory banner with highlighted font that employees can visibly see du...
What is your primary use case for SAP SuccessFactors Learning?
Before joining HRIS, I worked in IT for more than ten years. We are using SAP SuccessFactors Learning for employee central, recruitment, goals, and performance. We were using HCM for time and payro...
 

Also Known As

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Overview

 

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
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