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Google Classroom vs Thinkific Plus comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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
Thinkific Plus
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
20th
Average Rating
5.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Google Classroom is 1.7%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Thinkific Plus is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Google Classroom1.7%
Thinkific Plus0.8%
Other97.5%
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.
Carlos Da Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees
Supports assessment creation but needs gamification and automation
I used it mainly for clients that worked in the school industry, taking their educators through content or a course concept It had options where you could create quizzes and assessments and upload PDFs. These features were beneficial in structuring educational content. Some of the limitations…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"What I like about Google Classroom are the video lessons, and I enjoy using it because it makes my life easier; for example, I can easily change my class and my lecture notes."
"The customer service and support are very good."
"I would definitely recommend this product, especially for K12 schools, because as an online solution it is very simple and very easy, and even year three, four, or five students can manage to go there and log in without any problem."
"The product's UI is good and user-friendly."
"Company-wise, the most important feature is that it is a product of Google. It is a part of Google Suite. With Google Classroom, you can easily embed a Google Sheet, Google Doc, or Google Form. You can easily create a quiz in Google Form. It is integrated with Google Drive. So, everything is on Google Drive, and you can easily use it. With single sign-on, you can use it with Google Apps as well."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance."
"User management is good in Thinkific Plus. The solution has nice features like certifications and email notifications."
"It had options where you could create quizzes and assessments and upload PDFs."
 

Cons

"The solution's GUI is an area of concern currently that can be considered for improvement in the future."
"There are a lot of things that need to be fixed in order for it to be called a learning management system. I think that's where a lot of people are very confused in terms of what Google Classroom actually does. Google Classroom is not a learning management system. A learning management system allows teachers to grade with authenticity and doesn't provide only one grade for a particular document or assignment."
"Managing a larger environment of assignments or classes can become cluttered, and the notification system can sometimes be overwhelming."
"It would be helpful to add voice or audio capabilities to the classrooms instead of text only."
"Google Classroom should have better workflow automation, as there are no auto-reminders or anything equivalent."
"I like Google Classroom the way it is, but an area for improvement could be its dashboard."
"Google Classroom could improve by being easier to use. For example, making it functional with only a few buttons."
"There are a lot of things that need to be fixed in order for it to be called a learning management system."
"The solution doesn't have too many templates. There are only three templates."
"Some of the limitations are the lack of gamification and automation, which we considered important."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"We did not need a license to use Google Classroom."
"The tool is available for free."
"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."
"The price of Google Classroom has been reasonable."
"There are competitors that offer free solutions, making the price of Google Classroom high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Construction Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
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Company Size

By reviewers
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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise12
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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 needs improvement with Thinkific Plus?
Some of the limitations are the lack of gamification and automation, which we considered important. These were areas where I felt the product could improve.
What is your primary use case for Thinkific Plus?
I used it mainly for clients that worked in the school industry, taking their educators through content or a course concept.
What advice do you have for others considering Thinkific Plus?
Overall, I would rate Thinkific a three or four out of ten. With the affordability, you get a lower level of quality.
 

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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