Google Classroom
8.8#1 in learning management systemsFrom $3 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGoogle Classroom vs Open eLMS
What both publish
| Fact | Google Classroom | Open eLMS |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Assessments | Yes | Yes |
| Audience | Google describes Classroom as serving educators and students and presents tools for education leaders and IT administrators. | The maker describes tailored platform configurations for business, apprenticeships, and educational institutions. |
| Availability | Classroom is offered on the web and through Android, Chrome and iOS apps; personal-account eligibility generally starts above age 13, subject to country rules. | Open eLMS states a 99.9% system availability guarantee and 24/7/365 server monitoring. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Google Classroom helps educators create engaging learning experiences they can personalize, manage, and measure. | Open eLMS combines learning content creation, delivery, tracking, and AI-driven insights in a learning management platform. |
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
Open eLMS plans
- Open eLMS StandardFree
- Open eLMS Professional£10 a year
- Open eLMS LMS Enterprise£35 a year
- Open eLMS LMS Enterprise AI£69 a year
- eLearning Credits£10 a year
- Open eLMS Learning Generator Lite£19.99 a month
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 Open eLMS if…
Open eLMS suits businesses, apprenticeship providers, and educational institutions that need course delivery, assessment, tracking, and certificates. It also fits teams seeking SSO, API integration, classroom connections, or AI-assisted learning content.