D2L Brightspace
7.0#53 in learning management systemsAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitD2L Brightspace vs Google Classroom
Google Classroom
8.8#1 in learning management systemsFrom $3 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | D2L Brightspace | Google Classroom |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Assessments | Yes | Yes |
| Audience | D2L presents Brightspace for higher education, K-12, training organizations, associations, business, and government. | Google describes Classroom as serving educators and students and presents tools for education leaders and IT administrators. |
| Compliance | D2L lists ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27017, SOC reports, CSA STAR, and TX-RAMP among its security certifications and assessments. | Google says Education Fundamentals supports FERPA, COPPA and GDPR compliance practices and provides 100 TB of pooled storage. |
| Integrations | D2L says Brightspace supports third-party integrations, batch data processing, real-time APIs, and no-code integration recipes through D2L Link. | Classroom supports EdTech add-ons and SIS connections including Clever, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward SMS, Skyward Qmlativ, and Follett Aspen. |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | D2L offers Brightspace Portfolio, Brightspace Pulse, and Brightspace Parent & Guardian apps for Android and iOS; compatibility with platform versions may vary. | The Classroom app is available for iOS and Android. |
D2L Brightspace plans
- D2L BrightspacePriced on request
Google Classroom plans
- Education FundamentalsFree
- Google Workspace for Education FundamentalsFree
- Education Standard$3 a year
- Teaching and Learning$4 a month
- Education Plus$5 a year
- Google Workspace for Education Plus$6 a year
Pick D2L Brightspace if…
Brightspace suits educational institutions, training organizations, businesses, associations, and government teams that need learning management and learner analytics. Organizations seeking course-authoring or AI assistance can consider the optional Creator+ and Lumi add-ons.
Pick Google Classroom if…
It suits educators who need to organize classes, coursework, grading, and student feedback, as well as institutions that want integrations or API customization. Education leaders and IT administrators may also find its administrative controls relevant.