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At a Glance
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Star Rating
(1,505)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Classroom
Nearpod
Nearpod
Star Rating
(121)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Nearpod

Google Classroom vs Nearpod

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Classroom easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with Nearpod overall.

  • Google Classroom and Nearpod both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Nearpod is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Classroom over Nearpod.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Classroom
No pricing available
Nearpod
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Classroom
No trial information available
Nearpod
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,162
8.9
86
Ease of Use
9.0
1,170
8.6
89
Ease of Setup
9.1
279
8.5
18
Ease of Admin
8.9
254
8.6
13
Quality of Support
8.7
993
9.0
62
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
212
9.0
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,120
8.9
86
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.8
20
Assessment delivery
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.2
14
Grading and reporting
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
9.1
16
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
16
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Not enough data
8.7
38
Learning Content
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
8.4
28
Personalization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
32
Reporting and Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.5
31
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
45
Platform Features
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
9.3
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.9
38
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Nearpod
Nearpod
Google Classroom and Nearpod share no categories
Unique Categories
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
49.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.7%
Nearpod
Nearpod
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Education Management
35.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
21.8%
Higher Education
14.8%
E-Learning
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.0%
Other
17.4%
Nearpod
Nearpod
Primary/Secondary Education
51.7%
Education Management
25.9%
Higher Education
10.3%
E-Learning
5.2%
Sports
0.9%
Other
6.0%
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Nearpod
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Discussions
Google Classroom
Google Classroom Discussions
What is Google Classroom used for?
6 Comments
Cortez J.
CJ
Google Classroom is where your teacher or professor sends your homework, powerpoint presentation, recorded session, and some tasks that needed to be done, it...Read more
Is Google classroom free for anyone?
5 Comments
SHRAJAN GUPTA g.
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
Coley L.
CL
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...Read more
Nearpod
Nearpod Discussions
Is there a way to allow students to save in progress during remote learning?
3 Comments
Hank F.
HF
You can further develop them preceding showing up in the real 300-715 Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (300-715 SISE) test and...Read more
What are the features of Nearpod?
1 Comment
Charlotte W.
CW
Nearpod is a platform that allows instructors to create an interactive lesson that can be used cooperatively as a group or individually. Functions include...Read more
What is the purpose of Nearpod?
1 Comment
Stiven O.
SO
Full-class experience... Real-time insights through interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamified learning and activitiesRead more