Firmwater LMS
6.2#93 in learning management systemsFrom $625 a monthWebAPI
VisitFirmwater LMS vs Google Classroom
Google Classroom
8.8#1 in learning management systemsFrom $3 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Firmwater LMS | Google Classroom |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Assessments | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker lists Shopify, Zapier, external LMS integration, single sign-on, a web services API, and webhooks. | Classroom supports EdTech add-ons and SIS connections including Clever, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward SMS, Skyward Qmlativ, and Follett Aspen. |
| Learner limit | 100 | 1000 |
| Learning tools | The LMS includes assessments with dynamic question selection, video progress tracking, course prerequisites, and completion certificates. | Classroom offers interactive practice sets, Read Along reading feedback, and interactive questions for YouTube videos. |
| Privacy | Firmwater says it acts as a data processor for personal data collected by its LMS and describes GDPR-related privacy measures. | Google states that Workspace for Education core services including Classroom have no advertising and that personal information is not used or sold to third parties for ad targeting. |
Firmwater LMS plans
- Build$625 a month
- Grow—
- Scale—
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 Firmwater LMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.