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Google Classroom vs SAP SuccessFactors Learning comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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)
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP SuccessFactors Learning
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Google Classroom is 1.8%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP SuccessFactors Learning is 2.0%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP SuccessFactors Learning2.0%
Google Classroom1.8%
Other96.2%
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
 

Featured Reviews

Sanket-Shinde - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Engineer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Seamless collaboration has improved how I manage assignments, deadlines, and class resources
Google Classroom has the very best feature of assignment workflow, which is its core strength. I can create it, assign it, submit it, and have a grade on it all in one flow, so there is nothing to be changed. It also has real-time collaboration, allowing multiple students to work on the same documentation or assignment simultaneously, and the teacher can also see that and comment live. It has an automatic file management system where I can save my work, which is important because sometimes I do an assignment and forget to save, losing those assignments. This feature includes built-in video learning, allowing me to directly join classrooms via Google Classroom. It also supports Google Forms, Google Slides, and is very mobile-friendly. Google Classroom has reduced time in task tracking because I can have clear ownership and deadlines for everything. It has helped me to appreciate structured workflows by ticketing systems and improved collaborations, allowing many people to work together. I can understand that time has also been reduced. It has a limited impact on deep technical skills, but that is also good. It has helped me to understand structured workflow and utilize real-time features through Google Docs and Drive.
Renelia Villanueva - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President & Group Head People & Workplace Management at PLDT Enterprise
Integrated employee data has improved HR coordination but reporting and interface still need work
The GUI of SAP SuccessFactors Learning is still not very good. The drop-downs are too limited. One thing I want to have is an advisory banner with highlighted font that employees can visibly see during login, but support indicated this cannot be done. I have already raised this request to the support team, and they mentioned that the same request has come from other companies.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"A teacher can send assignments and upload results using the product."
"Google Classroom is very simple to use and has very good integration with the Google ecosystem, including Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Meet, Gmail, and many other email services."
"Google Classroom is very effective for communication and excellent for assigning homework and resources."
"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."
"The most valuable features of Google Classroom are the meetings, mark book, and assignments."
"The product's UI is good and user-friendly."
"I find Jamboard to be a great tool for supporting classroom activities."
"Google Classroom is a good start if you are only starting with VLE."
"One valuable aspect of SAP SuccessFactors Learning is its stability and established customer base, particularly evident in modules like Employee Central."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning is highly stable and it is used by many companies."
"The platform now offers an improved user interface with options like custom cards and banners that enhance the user experience."
"I find the user interface user-friendly compared to the initial application."
"The analytics and reporting features are very helpful."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning easily interfaces with our other systems."
"The solution's most valuable feature is tracking."
"Some valuable features include assigning various courses to employees based on their groups and roles, as well as providing specialized training for new hires."
 

Cons

"It would never be my first choice except in cases of super-shoestring budgets and students who need something simple, but who are not annoyed by the clunkiness of it."
"The initial setup of Google Classroom is straightforward. The deployment took us two to three months because we had to train the faculty."
"Google Classroom could improve by having better integration with other platforms, such as Google Meet."
"This feature is not available in Google Classroom, which is why I prefer other applications with more powerful statistics to trace student performance."
"I like Google Classroom the way it is, but an area for improvement could be its dashboard."
"The user interface of Google Classroom could improve by being more user-friendly."
"Managing a larger environment of assignments or classes can become cluttered, and the notification system can sometimes be overwhelming."
"There are certain things that I can do on PowerPoint that I cannot do on Google Presentations and Google Slides, such as using PowerPoint's animation feature, I have found that PowerPoint is generally more feature-rich and offers a wider range of tools that I can use to prepare and enhance my presentations."
"There is no portal within the tool for collaboration."
"The price of SAP SuccessFactors Learning could be better, it is expensive. There is an annual subscription. It's overpriced for small enterprises."
"The initial installation could be a bit easier."
"The solution should have a more user-friendly dashboard because its current dashboard is not so great."
"The product needs to improve its escalation system."
"SAP is involved in many areas, but they are not strong in its e-learning modules. I would not recommend SAP SuccessFactors Learning because receiving an e-learning license, is very expensive."
"What needs improvement in SAP SuccessFactors Learning is the user interface. The user management and the integration of the whole suite could also be improved. The solution also needs to be modernized because at the moment, it's a little bit outdated. It's old-fashioned, and though it has a data import feature, that's just plain outdated. SAP SuccessFactors Learning doesn't have any cutting-edge features."
"The technical support team has room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I'm using a free version of Google Classroom, so it's a product I don't pay for."
"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."
"My child's school made payments on a subscription-based model to use Google Classroom."
"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 solution is affordable."
"Google Classroom is a free solution."
"I use the free version of Google Classroom."
"The price of Google Classroom has been reasonable."
"The pricing changes and the license amount is quite costly."
"Compared to Workday, SAP SuccessFactors Learning is not an expensive solution."
"The solution is really cheap."
"You need to procure licensing and it is expensive."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning is an on-premise solution, there is a one-time fee, which will be given by a company during the implementation. Additionally, there are support fees, which are annual."
"A company is required to pay annual licensing fees."
"I rate the price for SAP SuccessFactors Learning an eight out of ten, with ten being the highest."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a one out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise18
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Google Classroom?
While Google Classroom is easy to use, it could benefit from more advanced reporting and analytics to track performance in detail. Managing a larger environment of assignments or classes can become...
What is your primary use case for Google Classroom?
I mainly use Google Classroom to manage and organize learning activities efficiently. I create separate classes for different subjects or teams where I upload study materials, assignments, and anno...
What advice do you have for others considering Google Classroom?
My advice for everyone considering Google Classroom is to fully leverage its integration with Google tools such as Docs, Drive, and Slides to gain more value. Start by organizing your classes and m...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP SuccessFactors Learning?
The pricing is pocket-friendly if you have more than five hundred users. I would rate the pricing seven out of ten as it can be expensive for less than five hundred users.
What needs improvement with SAP SuccessFactors Learning?
The GUI of SAP SuccessFactors Learning is still not very good. The drop-downs are too limited. One thing I want to have is an advisory banner with highlighted font that employees can visibly see du...
What is your primary use case for SAP SuccessFactors Learning?
Before joining HRIS, I worked in IT for more than ten years. We are using SAP SuccessFactors Learning for employee central, recruitment, goals, and performance. We were using HCM for time and payro...
 

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Overview

 

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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