Lightspeed Classroom
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VisitLightspeed Classroom vs Piazza
What both publish
| Fact | Lightspeed Classroom | Piazza |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Lightspeed Systems lists its headquarters at 12013 Fitzhugh Rd., Austin, Texas 78736. | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Purpose | Lightspeed Classroom is a classroom management solution designed to keep students focused and teachers in control. | Piazza is a Q&A platform that connects students, TAs, and professors so students can get help with coursework. |
Lightspeed Classroom plans
- Lightspeed ClassroomPriced on request
Piazza plans
- Contribution-supportedFree
- Contribution-supported modelFree
- Instructor license — 400-student maximum$379 a month
- Instructor license (up to 400 students)$379, paid once
- Instructor license (up to 700 students)$429, paid once
- Instructor license — 700-student maximum$429 a month
Pick Lightspeed Classroom if…
It is designed for teachers and school administrators who need classroom screen and browsing controls. It may suit schools that want visibility into classroom AI activity and the option to manage off-campus monitoring.
Pick Piazza if…
Piazza suits course communities that need a shared place for coursework questions, instructor responses, and course materials. It may also suit instructors who want participation reports or LMS-based enrollment and sign-in.