# Acorn PLMS vs PowerSchool Schoology Learning Comparison | | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 84 | 395 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (55.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Acorn PLMS Pros: - Ease of Use (21 reviews) - Customer Support (18 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (8 reviews) - Missing Features (7 reviews) ### PowerSchool Schoology Learning Pros: - Education Platform (2 reviews) - Navigation Ease (2 reviews) Cons: - Technical Glitches (2 reviews) - Integration Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (74 reviews) | 8.5 (313 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (76 reviews) | 8.5 (313 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (70 reviews) | 8.3 (89 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 8.5 (90 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (72 reviews) | 8.3 (263 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.6 (72 reviews) | 8.9 (74 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (72 reviews) | 8.3 (304 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Acorn PLMS #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Capabilities Price: Contact Us Description: Competency-driven performance plans and assessments Key Features: - Capability discovery - Capability directory - Capability templates (more than 600 available) [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/acorn-plms/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### PowerSchool Schoology Learning #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Virtual Classroom | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | 7.6/10 | 88 | #### Content Sharing | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Video Streaming** | Not enough data | 7.5 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Session Recording** | Not enough data | 7.0 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (81 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Collaboration | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Whiteboard** | Not enough data | 7.4 (53 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | 7.0 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Participation Controls** | Not enough data | 7.6 (52 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Survey Tools** | Not enough data | 8.2 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | 7.3 (51 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Functionality | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Technical Support** | Not enough data | 7.9 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Live Chat** | Not enough data | 7.8 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Markup Tools** | Not enough data | 7.8 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Agentic AI - Virtual Classroom | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Classroom Messaging | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | 8.3/10 | 78 | #### Functionality | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Multimedia** | Not enough data | 8.3 (68 reviews) | | **Mass Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.1 (68 reviews) | | **Push Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.5 (58 reviews) | | **Student Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.5 (69 reviews) | | **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.4 (62 reviews) | #### Integration | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Message Sync** | Not enough data | 7.6 (59 reviews) | | **LMS Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (61 reviews) | | **Classroom Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (55 reviews) | ### Assessment | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | 7.9/10 | 50 | #### Assessment delivery | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Question variety** | Not enough data | 8.9 (41 reviews) | | **Real-time assessment** | Not enough data | 8.3 (40 reviews) | | **Pre-made content** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Grading and reporting | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Automated grading** | Not enough data | 8.4 (43 reviews) | | **Gamification** | Not enough data | 7.1 (36 reviews) | | **Analytics dashboard** | Not enough data | 7.9 (40 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **White-labeling** | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | | **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | 7.2 (39 reviews) | ### Training Management Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | 8.1/10 | 28 | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | N/A | N/A | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customer Training** | 7.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Manager Portals** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Storage and Management** | 8.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | 8.8/10 | 6 | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | N/A | N/A | #### Process Automation | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Course Authoring** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Online Learning** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Certificate Generation** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Tracking & Reporting** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Collaborative Environment** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automatic Boards Reporting** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Performance Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | 8.6/10 | 15 | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance reviews | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **360 Reviews** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customizable Forms** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Review Status Tracking** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Goals | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Goal-Setting** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Company Goals And OKRs** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Feedback | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Continuous Feedback** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Requesting Feedback** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **1-On-1 Meetings** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Public Praise** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Data | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Dashboards And Reports** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Historical Data** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Performance Management | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Skills Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | 8.9/10 | 14 | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | N/A | N/A | #### Skill management | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Skills Library** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Skill Mapping** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Employee Skill Assignment** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Included Framework** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Project Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Search** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Customer Education | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | 7.7/10 | 15 | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Integrations** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multiple Content Types** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Training & Learning | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Self-paced** | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Creation** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Storage and Management** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quiz Capabilities** | 8.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Certification Engine** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Data & Analytics | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Visualization** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Learner tracker** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Analytics** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 4.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 4.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Corporate Learning Management Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | 7.7/10 | 29 | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | N/A | N/A | #### Course Authoring | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Course Builder** | 8.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Role-Based Templates** | 7.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Assessments & Quizzes** | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Instructor-Led Training** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Course Delivery | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Learning Paths** | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Communication & Notifications** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Assignment Scheduling** | 7.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Course Management | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Gamification** | 6.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Varied User Types** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Certifications** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Industry Compliance ** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | #### LMS Marketplace | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **E-Commerce** | 6.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Course Marketplace** | 7.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Subscriptions** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Interface | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **White Labeling** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multilingual** | 7.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Assessments and Practice** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Creation** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customer Training** | 7.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Manager Portals** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Storage and Management** | 8.6 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Libraries** | 7.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 5.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | 5.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Training eLearning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Acorn PLMS** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool Schoology Learning** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms) **Unique to Acorn PLMS (6):** [Skills Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/skills-management), [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms), [Training Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/training-management-systems), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [Customer Education Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-education) **Unique to PowerSchool Schoology Learning (3):** [Classroom Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-messaging), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Virtual Classroom Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-classroom) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Acorn PLMS | PowerSchool Schoology Learning | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 21.3% | 18.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 55.0% | 46.3% | | **Enterprise** | 23.8% | 34.7% | ### By Industry #### Acorn PLMS - **Government Administration:** 15.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 10.1% - **Education Management:** 8.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.9% - **E-Learning:** 6.3% - **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 3.8% - **Government Relations:** 3.8% - **Hospitality:** 3.8% - **Real Estate:** 2.5% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 2.5% - **Other:** 34.2% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Acorn PLMS - [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (940 reviews) - [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (805 reviews) - [360Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/360learning/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (612 reviews) - [Cornerstone 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It allows..." ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/acorn-plms-vs-powerschool-schoology-learning)