# Chamilo LMS vs Google Classroom Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Chamilo LMS excels in **ease of use** , with many users appreciating its intuitive interface that allows for quick adoption without extensive training. This is particularly beneficial for both administrators and learners, making it a strong choice for organizations with limited resources.
- **Users say** Google Classroom stands out for its **seamless integration** with the Google Workspace ecosystem, which simplifies communication and content sharing. Reviewers highlight how this integration transforms chaotic file sharing into an organized digital hub, enhancing productivity and collaboration.
- **According to verified reviews** , Chamilo LMS is praised for its **versatility** , allowing users to create courses using various educational paradigms. This flexibility is a significant advantage for institutions looking to tailor their learning experiences to diverse needs.
- **Reviewers mention** that Google Classroom's **clean and organized interface** makes it easy to navigate, even for those with limited experience. Users appreciate how everything is structured in one place, which helps in managing assignments and shared materials effectively.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that while Chamilo LMS has a higher rating for **ease of setup** , Google Classroom still offers a solid setup experience. Users note that both platforms are relatively easy to implement, but Chamilo's open-source nature allows for more customization options.
- **Users report** that Chamilo LMS has a strong focus on **support quality** , with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, while Google Classroom's support is adequate, some users feel it could be improved, especially for more complex issues.



| | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 1,554 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (64.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $0 Forever | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Chamilo LMS

Pros:
- Community Engagement (1 reviews)
- Continuous Development (1 reviews)


### Google Classroom

Pros:
- Assignment Management (12 reviews)
- User-Friendly (12 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (6 reviews)
- Integration Issues (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (1180 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 9.0 (1188 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (297 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (262 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (1008 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (219 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (1138 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Chamilo LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Chamilo LMS

Price: $0 Forever

Description: Chamilo LMS is Free Software (Open Source).
Download this version from our website and install it on your server at no cost. Your server, your responsibility.


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/chamilo-lms/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Google Classroom

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | 8.9/10 | 7 |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multilingual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Creation** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Training** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms)

**Unique to Chamilo LMS (1):** [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Chamilo LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 64.7% | 29.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 23.5% | 49.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.8% | 21.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Chamilo LMS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 29.4%
- **Higher Education:** 11.8%
- **E-Learning:** 11.8%
- **Computer Software:** 11.8%
- **Research:** 5.9%
- **Public Policy:** 5.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.9%
- **Internet:** 5.9%
- **Information Services:** 5.9%
- **Government Administration:** 5.9%

#### Google Classroom

- **Education Management:** 35.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 21.9%
- **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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Chamilo LMS

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1835 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (685 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [LearnDash](https://www.g2.com/products/learndash/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [LearnWorlds](https://www.g2.com/products/learnworlds/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (378 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Classroom

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1835 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 (685 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [LearnDash](https://www.g2.com/products/learndash/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Showbie](https://www.g2.com/products/showbie/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [Hāpara](https://www.g2.com/products/hapara/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (98 reviews)
- [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (203 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Chamilo LMS

- Title: [In the roadmap, for which would you natively have the deployment of the APP for mobiles?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26552-en-el-roadmap-para-cual-tendrian-nativamente-el-despligue-de-app-para-moviles) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Juan Pablo,

In the last few months, we have been fully engaged with the development of the web application. We hope to release a version 2.0 in the..."
- Title: [call logout method from another domain](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24594-call-logout-method-from-another-domain) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "In the next version of Chamilo 1.11.12, there will be a SSO Oauth2 plugin that will enable to configurer the SSO with laravel.
There is no endpoint to call..."
- Title: [A free LMS? What's the trick?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/a-free-lms-what-s-the-trick) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The list of features is simply too long to cover. Why not give it a try? Go to https://campus.chamilo.org, create a teacher account and get cracking, or try..."
- Title: [Can you brand Chemilo with your own company logo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-brand-chemilo-with-your-own-company-logo) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,

It is quite easy to change the default Chamilo LMS logo, just follow the steps described in this video: https://youtu.be/GA0Yw8AVp8U"

### 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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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/chamilo-lms-vs-google-classroom)