Compare Edsby and Google Classroom 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
No pricing available
Edsby
Star Rating
(85)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansGoogle Classroom
Star Rating
(1,466)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Edsby excels in its analytics dashboard, scoring 8.8, which allows educators to track student progress effectively. In contrast, Google Classroom also offers strong reporting features with a score of 9.3, but some users mention that its analytics could be more robust for in-depth insights.
- Reviewers mention that Edsby provides a variety of question types for assessments, scoring 8.8, which enhances the testing experience. However, Google Classroom's pre-made content feature is rated lower at 5.2, leading some users to feel that it lacks sufficient ready-to-use resources.
- G2 users highlight Edsby's automated grading feature, which scores 8.6, as a significant time-saver for teachers. Conversely, Google Classroom's grading capabilities are praised for their simplicity, but some users feel that it lacks advanced grading options, which can limit flexibility.
- Users on G2 report that Edsby's mobile compatibility is rated at 8.8, making it accessible for students on various devices. Google Classroom, while also mobile-friendly, has received mixed feedback regarding its user interface on mobile, with some users mentioning it could be more intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Edsby's instant messaging feature scores 8.8, facilitating communication between teachers and students effectively. In comparison, Google Classroom's communication tools are seen as basic, with some users wishing for more integrated messaging options.
- Users say that Edsby's shared content libraries score 8.4, allowing for collaborative resource sharing among educators. Google Classroom, while offering similar functionality, has been noted by some users as less user-friendly in terms of content organization and sharing capabilities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Edsby
Base Subscription
Contact Us
Per Year
Built-in functionality
- Community engagement
- Learning management
- Assessment & reporting
Google Classroom
No pricing availableFree Trial
Edsby
No trial information availableGoogle Classroom
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
76
8.9
1,151
Ease of Use
8.6
76
9.0
1,158
Ease of Setup
8.3
34
9.0
265
Ease of Admin
8.3
32
8.9
250
Quality of Support
8.1
71
8.7
985
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
31
8.9
208
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
75
9.3
1,109
Features by Category
Content Sharing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
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Functionality
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Assessment delivery
8.8
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.2
14
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.6
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
Administration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
Learning Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Features
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
33
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Edsby and Google Classroom are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Edsby is categorized as Digital Learning Platforms, Assessment, Classroom Management, Virtual Classroom, School Management, Online Learning Platform, and Classroom Messaging
Google Classroom has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Edsby
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Classroom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Education Management
42.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
34.1%
Higher Education
8.5%
Information Technology and Services
2.4%
Sports
1.2%
Other
11.0%
Education Management
35.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
21.7%
Higher Education
14.9%
E-Learning
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.0%
Other
17.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Edsby
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
I like that I can connect with not only my students but also with parents and colleagues. Edsby enables me to send and receive messages from parents quickly. Additionally, parents can see what we are doing and keep track of their children's progress in...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
It doesn't mesh with Google Docs as well as we would like it to.
Google Classroom
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lawerence C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Google Classroom for teachers is easy to set up and easily used by students. Teachers can have all the information and assignments in the classroom in one place. Students can access their studies or assignments from anywhere, if they have the Internet.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Aleena Y.
Verified User in E-Learning
It took a while to get used to the features and learn how to navigate
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
I like that I can connect with not only my students but also with parents and colleagues. Edsby enables me to send and receive messages from parents quickly. Additionally, parents can see what we are doing and keep track of their children's progress in...
Lawerence C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Google Classroom for teachers is easy to set up and easily used by students. Teachers can have all the information and assignments in the classroom in one place. Students can access their studies or assignments from anywhere, if they have the Internet.
Verified User in Education Management
It doesn't mesh with Google Docs as well as we would like it to.
Aleena Y.
Verified User in E-Learning
It took a while to get used to the features and learn how to navigate
Discussions
What does Edsby do?
1 comment
Official Response from Edsby
Edsby is the most comprehensive learning and analytics platform available for K-12. Edsby engages students, parents and teachers on all of their devices. It...Read more
What sorts of schools/districts has Edsby been developed for?
1 comment
Official Response from Edsby
Edsby has been developed specifically to meet the needs of K-12 school districts. It is not developed for or marketed to individual schools, higher education...Read more
What makes Edsby different?
1 comment
Official Response from Edsby
Three big things set Edsby apart:
Edsby is designed specifically for K-12. Other LMSes try to service corporate and higher learning at the same time....Read more
Is Google classroom free for anyone?
5 comments
SG
Yes, it is free. You can create classroom or join classsroom where different relevant documents, links or file etc can be shared and accessed by whole class.Read more
Is there any way to post illustrative pictures within assignments in the main board?
4 comments
CL
The text provides steps for adding a photo to an assignment on an Android device. It involves selecting the class and assignment, accessing your work, and...Read more
Is there a timeline or beta testing for linking Classroom with Records Suites like Skyward?
4 comments
JB
I am not really sure but I will look into itRead more
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