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Compare Google Classroom and Showbie 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (76.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00
Google Classroom
Star Rating
(1,505)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google ClassroomShowbie
Star Rating
(25)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (76.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Classroom excels in overall user satisfaction, with many praising its intuitive interface that keeps all classes, notes, assignments, and announcements organized in one place. This centralization helps prevent confusion and ensures that nothing gets lost.
- Users say that Showbie is particularly effective for younger students, with its user-friendly design allowing children as young as five to navigate the platform easily. Teachers appreciate the ability to post various types of assignments and set submission dates, which helps keep students on track.
- Reviewers mention that Google Classroom's integration with other Google tools enhances its functionality, making it easy for teachers to share work quickly and for students to submit assignments with just a few clicks. This seamless integration is a significant advantage for those already using Google services.
- According to verified reviews, Showbie shines in its quality of support, with users highlighting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This can be a crucial factor for educators who may need assistance during implementation or troubleshooting.
- G2 reviewers note that while Google Classroom has a slightly lower rating for ease of setup compared to Showbie, it still offers a relatively straightforward onboarding process. Users appreciate the email notifications for assignments and updates, which help keep everyone informed without the distraction of additional apps.
- Users highlight that Showbie's mobile application is a strong feature, allowing teachers to assign and collect work electronically from anywhere. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for educators who are on the go or prefer to manage assignments from their mobile devices.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Classroom
No pricing availableShowbie
SHOWBIE BASIC
$0.00
Easy digital assignment workflow for you and your students.
- Unlimited classes per teacher
- Annotation tools
- Assignment scheduling
Free Trial
Google Classroom
No trial information availableShowbie
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,162
8.8
25
Ease of Use
9.0
1,170
9.5
25
Ease of Setup
9.1
279
10.0
9
Ease of Admin
8.9
254
8.5
9
Quality of Support
8.7
993
9.5
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
212
9.4
9
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,120
9.0
24
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Classroom and Showbie are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Google Classroom has no unique categories
Showbie is categorized as Classroom Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Classroom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Showbie
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
35.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
21.8%
Higher Education
14.8%
E-Learning
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.0%
Other
17.4%
Education Management
44.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
24.0%
E-Learning
20.0%
Higher Education
4.0%
Government Administration
4.0%
Other
4.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Google Classroom used for?
6 Comments
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
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
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
cost for 6 licenses
1 Comment
MM
You will need to contact customer service. They will quote based on the number of licenses.Read more
Showbie has no more discussions with answers
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