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Acadio LMS vs Google Classroom comparison

Acadio LMS and Google are both solutions in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category. Acadio LMS is ranked #16 with an average rating of 10.0, while Google is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0. Acadio LMS holds a 0.3% mindshare in LMS, compared to Google’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Acadio LMS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Google users who would recommend it.
Acadio LMS
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100% willing to recommend
Google Classroom
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96% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Acadio LMS
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
16th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Google Classroom
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Acadio LMS is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Classroom is 2.8%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Google Classroom2.8%
Acadio LMS0.3%
Other96.9%
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
 

Featured Reviews

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Marcus Pitts
Owner at Royal Palm Marketing
Students manage their time better with flexible learning at their own pace
The most valuable feature of Acadio LMS is that students can learn at their own pace, which is important because they may not always have a two-hour period to complete everything at once. This flexibility in learning helps them manage their time better. Acadio LMS also helps with continuing education certifications.
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Wafaa Salah - PeerSpot reviewer
Wafaa Salah
Professor at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
User-Friendly Platform with Valuable Features but Needs Improvement in Pool of Questions and Statistics
The integration with Google Workspace is great because we have many tools such as Google Meet, Google Sheets, and Google Drive. However, the space is very limited. We purchased extra space until it reached 100 gigabytes. I have been using Google since having a Gmail account in 2001 when I was a student. Google Classroom allows me to make quizzes and assignments for students with random ordering, but I would appreciate having a pool of questions feature. For example, having 1000 questions and extracting 20 for each student would allow every student to have a different version. Currently, while using quizzes, every question appears to every student, though the order might differ. Adding the pool of questions would be beneficial. Having statistics while students take their exams would be helpful - showing how many students submitted, how many are in progress, and how many have not started the quiz. Having a log file to track students who opened documents would be valuable. In Moodle, I can see which students opened files, downloaded them, or watched videos. This feature is not available in Google Classroom, which is why I prefer other applications with more powerful statistics to trace student performance.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I would rate the overall solution as ten out of ten because I can't give it an eleven."
"When a teacher uploads material, all students connected to that class will receive the same information at the same time. I have found this to be a valuable feature. I also like that the material remains in Google Classroom until the teacher removes it. The UI is user-friendly, and you don't have to have prior experience to use the solution."
"I would rate the initial setup a nine out of ten. It is very straightforward."
"The most valuable features of Google Classroom are the meetings, mark book, and assignments."
"The most valuable feature of Google Classroom is the ability for the lecturer to put in work. Additionally, the work can be graded after completion, and there can be feedback provided through the system which has a good interface."
"I like that Google Classroom is free and integrates with the entire Google Suite, which includes Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc. I also like its flexibility, which makes it perfect for synchronous, asynchronous, and blended courses, and including live and archived webinars, as well as other kinds of content."
"The most valuable feature of Google Classroom is its clouds based. It can be accessed anywhere. Additionally, the GUI is good, we have not had any complaints and the platform has built-in security. For example, email has protection."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"What I liked most about Google Classroom is it was very easy to communicate with the students and simple for me to learn even though it was the first time I was using it. I was able to learn the features very well by navigating through the different discussions forums and becoming proficient, not necessarily a master but knowledgeable in using the solution. The ease of use was the best feature."
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Cons

"One major downside to Acadio LMS is they are NOT a solution for k12 learning."
"Initially, the product's initial setup phase may not seem user-friendly."
"The product should provide features that allow teachers to be on video while taking the class."
"It would be useful if this solution had its own online teaching platform with an integration with a Google video conferencing tool."
"I like Google Classroom the way it is, but an area for improvement could be its dashboard."
"Technical support from Google has been very frustrating in unrelated areas like Google Pay and Google Wallet. It has been quite challenging, with unresolved tickets and a lack of response creating lots of frustration."
"Students used to have points that were accumulated and the letter grades, such as A's, B's, C's, et cetera. Google Classroom should add a feature by which you can toggle in between both of them. It's more than only accumulated points, which are not going to mean that much for students unless there's a prize at the end or some type of reward for the effort. However, if there's a way to toggle in between allocating points versus allocating a grade, it would be nice."
"I would like to see a master list of documents with folder names so that it is more convenient for students to know whether they have submitted a particular document. At present, you need to go to each classroom to check what you have submitted."
"Google Classroom could benefit from tools that help correct coding errors for students, thereby enhancing learning."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Google Classroom is a free solution."
"We are an educational institution, and it is free of charge for us. Normally, if you are a private company, you have to pay a lot of money to get this service, but they are giving it for free to schools."
"The tool is available for free."
"Google Classroom is a free solution. There is paid version that has more options, the cost is approximately eight dollars per student per month."
"The product is free."
"I use the free version of Google Classroom."
"My child's school made payments on a subscription-based model to use Google Classroom."
"There are competitors that offer free solutions, making the price of Google Classroom high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Educational Organization
19%
University
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Acadio LMS?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been very fair, and licensing is fine.
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What needs improvement with Acadio LMS?
One major downside to Acadio LMS is they are NOT a solution for k12 learning.
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What is your primary use case for Acadio LMS?
Our primary use case for Acadio LMS is for students to take continuing education classes and certifications.
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What needs improvement with Google Classroom?
The integration with Google Workspace is great because we have many tools such as Google Meet, Google Sheets, and Google Drive. However, the space is very limited. We purchased extra space until it...
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What is your primary use case for Google Classroom?
I'm not creating classrooms using Google Classroom, as I join courses that other professors have created. Our university works with Outlook and Teams, but I still use Google Classroom when joining ...
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What advice do you have for others considering Google Classroom?
I don't have experience with grading rubrics or to-do lists in Google Classroom. Most of my work involves Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Word, shared documents, and Gmail. The log files and live ...
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Overview

Acadio LMS is a reliable and user-friendly platform designed to facilitate online learning and training. 

With customizable features, organizations can tailor the LMS to their specific needs. It offers comprehensive course management tools, interactive learning materials, and seamless integration with other platforms. 

Users have praised its effectiveness in tracking learner progress and providing assessments.

Acadio LMS

Google Classroom is an online learning platform that allows teachers to create and manage virtual classrooms. With Google Classroom, teachers can easily distribute assignments, communicate with students, and provide feedback. Students can access their assignments, submit their work, and collaborate with their peers all in one place. The platform integrates seamlessly with other Google tools like Google Drive and Google Docs, making it easy for students to create and share their work. Google Classroom also provides a streamlined workflow for teachers, allowing them to save time and stay organized. Google Classroom is a user-friendly and efficient tool that enhances the learning experience of teachers and students alike.

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Sample Customers

1. Acadio 2. Accenture 3. Acer 4. Adidas 5. Aetna 6. Airbus 7. Air France 8. Bank of America 9. Bayer 10. Berkshire Hathaway 11. BNP Paribas 12 Cisco 13. Coca-Cola 14. Colgate-Palmolive 15. Citigroup 16. Dell 17. Disney 18. eBay 19. ExxonMobil 20. GE 21. Home Depot 22. IBM 23. Intel 24. JPMorgan Chase 25. Kellogg's 26. KPMG 27. LVMH 28. Merck 29. Microsoft 30. Nike 31. PepsiCo 32. Procter & Gamble 33. RBC 34. SAP 35. Sony 36. Starbucks 37. Tesla 38. Unilever 39. Walmart 40. Wells Fargo 41. Xerox
Google Classroom is used in major urban school districts throughout the United States, including: * Los Angeles Unified School District * Chicago Public Schools * New York City Department of Education * Houston Independent School District * Miami-Dade County Public Schools * Dallas Independent School District * Broward County Public Schools * Clark County School District (Las Vegas) * Philadelphia School District
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