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Google Classroom vs Schoology Learning comparison

 

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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)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Schoology Learning
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
25th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Google Classroom is 1.9%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Schoology Learning is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Google Classroom1.9%
Schoology Learning0.9%
Other97.2%
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.
Zaynah Danquah - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Company-wise, the most important feature is that it is a product of Google. It is a part of Google Suite. With Google Classroom, you can easily embed a Google Sheet, Google Doc, or Google Form. You can easily create a quiz in Google Form. It is integrated with Google Drive. So, everything is on Google Drive, and you can easily use it. With single sign-on, you can use it with Google Apps as well."
"When a teacher uploads material, all students connected to that class will receive the same information at the same time. I have found this to be a valuable feature. I also like that the material remains in Google Classroom until the teacher removes it. The UI is user-friendly, and you don't have to have prior experience to use the solution."
"Using Google Classroom has saved significant time by centralizing content, communication, and feedback in one location."
"Classroom is wonderful for collaboration, and it integrates well with YouTube so it’s easy to incorporate live and archived video content."
"The most valuable features of Google Classroom are the meetings, mark book, and assignments."
"I find Jamboard to be a great tool for supporting classroom activities."
"I can see all the submissions in a central place."
"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."
"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 product's UI needs improvement."
"Google Classroom should have better workflow automation, as there are no auto-reminders or anything equivalent."
"I would like to see a better user experience, a more engaging interface, and more templates. Google should develop templates or at least encourage developers to share them. You'll only get a basic framework when you create a new course. You don't have different themes to choose from like you do in Moodle."
"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."
"We have previously used Moodle which is an overall better solution than Google Classroom."
"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."
"It would be useful if this solution had its own online teaching platform with an integration with a Google video conferencing tool."
"Managing a larger environment of assignments or classes can become cluttered, and the notification system can sometimes be overwhelming."
"The students lose the software's access after quarterly courses are over."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"For Google Classroom, you don't need to pay for its license because they offer free access to the platform."
"Google Classroom is a free solution."
"I'm using a free version of Google Classroom, so it's a product I don't pay for."
"If you do a certain size and build, it's like any Google solution. You have to pay for storage, but you don't need to pay extra to use the interface. There may be Google Classroom partners that provide more integrated solutions, but I don't know. I'm strictly DIY."
"My child's school made payments on a subscription-based model to use Google Classroom."
"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 tool is available for free."
"We did not need a license to use Google Classroom."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
12%
University
12%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
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Company Size

By reviewers
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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
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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...
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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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