G2 Vendor Directory

Google Classroom vs. D2L Brightspace

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricGoogle Classroom

by Google

D2L Brightspace

by Desire2Learn

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count1,571708
Ease of use9.18.6
Ease of setup9.28.4
Quality of support8.98.7
Meets requirements9.08.8
NPS67.11864461.791045
Small Business30.3%15.0%
Mid-Market48.9%45.1%
Enterprise20.9%39.9%
Total page views1,9632,331
Total LLM citations5,59513,743

Google Classroom

Google Classroom is a free, web-based platform developed by Google to streamline educational processes and enhance communication between teachers and students. Launched in 2014, it integrates seamlessly with other Google tools like Drive, Docs, and Calendar, making it a popular choice for schools and educators worldwide. Designed to simplify assignment management, foster collaboration, and improve classroom efficiency, Google Classroom is accessible on any device with an internet connection, offering flexibility for both in-person and remote learning environments.

Pros

  • Assignment Management
  • User-Friendly
  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Setup
  • Student Monitoring
  • Accessibility/Remote Access

D2L Brightspace

Learning That Transforms Lives D2L Brightspace is a powerful, flexible learning platform designed to put learners first. Whether you’re supporting students, employees, or members, Brightspace helps you create personalized, engaging, and measurable learning experiences that drive success. Built for Your World Brightspace adapts to the needs of every learning environment: K–12: Empower teachers and inspire every learner Higher Education: Deliver personalized learning at scale Corporate: Drive business results through smarter learning Associations: Turn training into a competitive

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • User-Friendly
  • Feature Diversity
  • Design Aesthetics
  • Helpful
  • Navigation Ease