# ALEKS, alta, PowerSchool Schoology Learning vs Google Classroom Comparison

| | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 34 | 28 | 395 | 1,556 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (40.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ALEKS

**Not enough data**

### alta

**Not enough data**

### PowerSchool Schoology Learning

Pros:
- Education Platform (3 reviews)
- Assessments (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Intuitiveness (2 reviews)
- Not Intuitive (2 reviews)

### Google Classroom

Pros:
- Assignment Management (10 reviews)
- User-Friendly (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (5 reviews)
- Limited Customization (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (313 reviews) | 8.9 (1182 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (25 reviews) | 9.2 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (313 reviews) | 9.0 (1190 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (89 reviews) | 9.1 (298 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (90 reviews) | 8.9 (263 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 9.6 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (263 reviews) | 8.7 (1010 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (74 reviews) | 8.9 (220 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.2 (25 reviews) | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (304 reviews) | 9.3 (1140 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ALEKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### alta

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### PowerSchool Schoology Learning

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Classroom

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Virtual Classroom

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ALEKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **alta** | N/A | N/A |
| **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | 7.6/10 | 88 |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content Sharing

| Feature | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Video Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Session Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Whiteboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (53 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Participation Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (52 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Survey Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (51 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Markup Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Virtual Classroom

| Feature | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Classroom Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ALEKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **alta** | N/A | N/A |
| **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | 8.3/10 | 78 |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multimedia** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Student Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Message Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **LMS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Classroom Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ALEKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **alta** | 8.7/10 | 6 |
| **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | 7.9/10 | 50 |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Assessment delivery

| Feature | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Question variety** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-made content** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Grading and reporting

| Feature | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated grading** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to ALEKS (1):** [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment)

**Unique to alta (2):** [Study Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/study-tools), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment)

**Unique to PowerSchool Schoology Learning (4):** [Classroom Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-messaging), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms), [Virtual Classroom Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-classroom)

**Unique to Google Classroom (1):** [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ALEKS | alta | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 40.6% | 36.0% | 18.9% | 29.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 34.4% | 60.0% | 46.3% | 49.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 25.0% | 4.0% | 34.7% | 21.3% | 

### By Industry

#### ALEKS

- **Higher Education:** 25.0%
- **E-Learning:** 25.0%
- **Education Management:** 18.8%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 12.5%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.1%
- **Internet:** 3.1%
- **Facilities Services:** 3.1%
- **Chemicals:** 3.1%
- **Alternative Dispute Resolution:** 3.1%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%

#### alta

- **Higher Education:** 84.0%
- **E-Learning:** 8.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.0%
- **Alternative Dispute Resolution:** 4.0%

#### PowerSchool Schoology Learning

- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 40.3%
- **Education Management:** 35.8%
- **Higher Education:** 9.5%
- **E-Learning:** 5.3%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 0.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 0.8%
- **Writing and Editing:** 0.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 0.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.5%
- **Music:** 0.5%
- **Other:** 5.5%

#### Google Classroom

- **Education Management:** 35.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 22.0%
- **Higher Education:** 14.6%
- **E-Learning:** 7.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.1%
- **Computer Software:** 2.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 0.7%
- **Religious Institutions:** 0.7%
- **Other:** 11.9%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to ALEKS

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- [NWEA MAP Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/nwea-map-suite/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews)
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- [Vevox](https://www.g2.com/products/vevox/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (440 reviews)
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- [Echo360](https://www.g2.com/products/echo360/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (460 reviews)
- [Brainscape](https://www.g2.com/products/brainscape/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (339 reviews)
- [AhaSlides](https://www.g2.com/products/ahaslides/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (335 reviews)

### Alternatives to PowerSchool Schoology Learning

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1837 reviews)
- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (692 reviews)
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- [ClassDojo](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (361 reviews)
- [Kahoot!](https://www.g2.com/products/kahoot/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (405 reviews)
- [Adobe Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-connect/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (974 reviews)
- [McGraw-Hill Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/mcgraw-hill-connect/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (176 reviews)
- [SchoolStatus](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolstatus/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (842 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Classroom

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1837 reviews)
- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (692 reviews)
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- [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (203 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### ALEKS

- Title: [Is Aleks suitable for students with Special Needs ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28064-is-aleks-suitable-for-students-with-special-needs) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No... It is not a good program at all, but especially not for any student with special needs or literacy complications. "

### alta

No discussions available for this product.

### PowerSchool Schoology Learning

- Title: [Is there a way to remove overdue assignments from a course the student is no longer enrolled in?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34486-is-there-a-way-to-remove-overdue-assignments-from-a-course-the-student-is-no-longer-enrolled-in) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "SCHOOLOGY IS THE WORST SITE EVEr :( 0 STAR!"
- Title: [What is the best way to embed content so that it is available at the top of the page at all times?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30683-what-is-the-best-way-to-embed-content-so-that-it-is-available-at-the-top-of-the-page-at-all-times) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The only option (and it doesn't apply to all things you would embed) is to put an item in "Updates" then before you post, check the box immediately beside..."
- Title: [How can we color code our grade book for different categories?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28893-how-can-we-color-code-our-grade-book-for-different-categories) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "This would be a great idea to suggest to Schoology directly. I don't know of any way presently to do this."
- Title: [What are the advantages and disadvantages of Schoology?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-schoology) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Great app. I use it to facilitate the learning process, but to be honest, I have not tested all of its functions yet. But I can definitely tell you about the..."
- Title: [How do i get more information about Schoology?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-get-more-information-about-schoology) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Where can I learn more information about this application? I would like to use it if it helps to facilitate my learning process. I'm going to be a student..."

### Google Classroom

- Title: [What is Google Classroom used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-classroom-used-for) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Google Classroom is where your teacher or professor sends your homework, powerpoint presentation, recorded session, and some tasks that needed to be done, it..."
- Title: [Is Google classroom free for anyone?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-google-classroom-free-for-anyone) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Unfortunately no, it much be purchased, usually at the school or district level."
- Title: [Is there any way to post illustrative pictures within assignments in the main board?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-to-post-illustrative-pictures-within-assignments-in-the-main-board) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Here are instructions on how to add a photo to an assignment on Android:

Tap the class and then tap the assignment.
Tap Your Work.
To attach an..."
- Title: [Is there a timeline or beta testing for linking Classroom with Records Suites like Skyward?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-timeline-or-beta-testing-for-linking-classroom-with-records-suites-like-skyward) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I am not really sure but I will look into it"
- Title: [What does Google classroom require?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-google-classroom-require) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "a goggle email only"

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