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Edmodo vs Flip

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Edmodo

LMS

Social learning network for K-12 education

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Flip

Education

Empower student voice with video discussions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Edmodo covers Class management, Flip covers Video responses.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Edmodo and Flip actually diverge.

Attributes where Edmodo and Flip differ
AttributeEdmodoFlip
CategoryLMSEducation
Founded20081975

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Edmodo

  • Class management
  • Assignments
  • Quizzes
  • Messaging
  • Library
  • Progress tracking
  • Parent accounts
  • Mobile app

Only in Flip

  • Video responses
  • Topics
  • Camera effects
  • Stickers
  • Text responses
  • Moderation
  • Mixtapes
  • AR camera

Both cover

  • Google Classroom
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Edmodo

  • Classroom communicationnot Flip
  • Assignment managementnot Flip
  • Resource sharingnot Flip
  • Parent engagementnot Flip

Flip

  • Video discussionsnot Edmodo
  • Student portfoliosnot Edmodo
  • Book talksnot Edmodo
  • Language practicenot Edmodo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Edmodo

Nothing recorded yet. See the Edmodo review.

Flip

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.

Pricing, plan by plan

Edmodo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Classes
    • Assignments
    • Messaging

Flip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited groups
    • Unlimited topics
    • Video responses

Which should you pick?

Choose Edmodo if

  • You need class management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want assignments.
Edmodo review

Choose Flip if

  • You need video responses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want topics.
Flip review

Questions people ask

Is Edmodo or Flip better?
Neither clearly leads. Edmodo starts at Free and Flip at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Edmodo or Flip?
Edmodo starts at Free and Flip at Free.
Does Edmodo or Flip run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Edmodo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Edmodo best used for?
Edmodo is most often used for classroom communication, assignment management, resource sharing, parent engagement. Of those, classroom communication and assignment management are not what Flip is typically brought in for.
What can Edmodo do that Flip cannot?
Edmodo covers Class management, Assignments, Quizzes, Messaging. Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Both handle Google Classroom, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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