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Edmodo vs Schoology

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Edmodo

Software

Social learning network for K-12 education

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Schoology logo

Schoology

Software

LMS that connects learning with the bigger picture

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Edmodo covers Class management, Schoology covers Course management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Edmodo and Schoology actually diverge.

Attributes where Edmodo and Schoology differ
AttributeEdmodoSchoology
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Founded20082009

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

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
  • Google Classroom

Only in Schoology

  • Course management
  • Gradebook
  • Assessment builder
  • Discussion boards
  • Resources library
  • Parent portal
  • Analytics
  • PowerSchool SIS

Both cover

  • Mobile app
  • Microsoft 365
  • 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 Schoology
  • Assignment managementnot Schoology
  • Resource sharingnot Schoology
  • Parent engagementnot Schoology

Schoology

  • Course deliverynot Edmodo
  • Assessmentnot Edmodo
  • Collaborationnot Edmodo
  • Parent communicationnot 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.

Schoology

  • Schoology (now PowerSchool's Schoology Learning) gates its full feature set behind a separate Enterprise package; the free version is a limited LMS tier, per the vendor's own archived K-12 page (2019), with no dollar figure published for the Enterprise upgrade.

Pricing, plan by plan

Edmodo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Classes
    • Assignments
    • Messaging

Schoology

Free
  • BasicFree
    • Course management
    • Assignments
    • Gradebook
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • SIS integration
    • Analytics
    • Standards alignment

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 Schoology if

  • You need course management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want gradebook.
Schoology review

Questions people ask

Is Edmodo or Schoology better?
Neither clearly leads. Edmodo starts at Free and Schoology at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Edmodo or Schoology?
Edmodo starts at Free and Schoology at Free.
Does Edmodo or Schoology 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 Schoology is typically brought in for.
What can Edmodo do that Schoology cannot?
Edmodo covers Class management, Assignments, Quizzes, Messaging. Schoology covers Course management, Gradebook, Assessment builder, Discussion boards. Both handle Mobile app, Microsoft 365, Web support, IOS support.
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