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Google Classroom vs Rise comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Google Classroom
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Rise
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
14th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Google Classroom is 3.6%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rise is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
 

Featured Reviews

Wafaa Salah - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
SD
An easy-to-use and responsive solution that can be used for creating e-learnings and micro-learnings
Rise should offer more interactive features because they are limited. Articulate is trying to keep the solution as responsive as possible. If I want any advanced interactivity, I have to create something within Rise's sister product, Storyline, and then import it into Rise, which can be difficult at times. The solution should include more variety in the integration of the elements such as text and video and text and image. The solution should include more options for creating tables, charts, and graphs.The solution should include more variety in the integration of the elements such as text and video and text and image. The solution should include more options for creating tables, charts, and graphs.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The customer service and support are very good."
"Google Classroom is very effective for communication and excellent for assigning homework and resources."
"Google Classroom is easy to use and intuitive, and it's not difficult to set up."
"The most valuable feature of Google Classroom is the ability to meet people and it is online."
"This solution integrates with all the other Google apps including Google Calendar and Google Docs. This makes it very easy to manage."
"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."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"A teacher can send assignments and upload results using the product."
"The ease of layout is the most valuable feature of Rise."
 

Cons

"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."
"Google Classroom could improve by having better integration with other platforms, such as Google Meet."
"The initial setup of Google Classroom is straightforward. The deployment took us two to three months because we had to train the faculty."
"Initially, the product's initial setup phase may not seem user-friendly."
"The stability of the product is an area with certain flaws where improvements are required."
"Google Classroom could benefit from tools that help correct coding errors for students, thereby enhancing learning."
"I like Google Classroom the way it is, but an area for improvement could be its dashboard."
"The solution's GUI is an area of concern currently that can be considered for improvement in the future."
"Rise should offer more interactive features because they are limited."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Google Classroom is free to use."
"There are competitors that offer free solutions, making the price of Google Classroom high."
"I'm using a free version of Google Classroom, so it's a product I don't pay for."
"Google Classroom is a free solution."
"For Google Classroom, you don't need to pay for its license because they offer free access to the platform."
"The tool is available for free."
"The product is free."
"The product offers a yearly based license."
"For an enterprise looking for a very quick and durable learning solution for their company, the solution's price is very, very reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
25%
Manufacturing Company
12%
University
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Classroom?
The product's UI is good and user-friendly.
What needs improvement with Google Classroom?
There is room for improvement in AI integration, specifically in the education sector. Google Classroom could benefit from tools that help correct coding errors for students, thereby enhancing lear...
What is your primary use case for Google Classroom?
We are using Google Classroom for assessments, homework, and providing resources to students. We also use it for tuition and online interaction, focusing on IT subjects such as computing and progra...
What do you like most about Rise?
The ease of layout is the most valuable feature of Rise.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rise?
For an enterprise looking for a very quick and durable learning solution for their company, the solution's price is very, very reasonable.
What needs improvement with Rise?
Rise should offer more interactive features because they are limited. Articulate is trying to keep the solution as responsive as possible. If I want any advanced interactivity, I have to create som...
 

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Sample Customers

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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