Google Classroom
8.8#1 in learning management systemsFrom $3 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGoogle Classroom vs Litmos
What both publish
| Fact | Google Classroom | Litmos |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Assessments | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance | Google says Education Fundamentals supports FERPA, COPPA and GDPR compliance practices and provides 100 TB of pooled storage. | Litmos automates compliance management, certification tracking and audit readiness. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Classroom supports EdTech add-ons and SIS connections including Clever, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward SMS, Skyward Qmlativ, and Follett Aspen. | Litmos lists more than 50 integrations, including Workday, ADP, BambooHR, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Okta and Microsoft Entra ID. |
| Mobile app | Yes | The iOS app lets users search, self-enroll, resume courses and download achievements, points and badges. |
| Public API | The Classroom REST API can create, update and delete courses, users and guardians and manage coursework and grades. | Litmos provides an open REST API for custom integrations and supports SCORM, xAPI and AICC. |
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
Litmos plans
- Foundation$8,000 a year
- Platinum$15,000 a year
- Platinum AIPriced on request
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.
Pick Litmos if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.