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OpenSesame vs Google Classroom Comparison (2026)

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Overview

OpenSesame is a course curation and corporate learning program management solution to help businesses of all sizes to train employees and build a more engaged workforce. The cloud-based platform offers over 20,000 curated courses and also allows users to author their own learning programs.

Google Classroom is a collaboration tool for educators to create assignments, provide feedback, and track student progress. Features include materials and resource organization, contacts database, originality reports, comments bank, locked mode, custom fields, permissions management, and more.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

5

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.1

29

5

4

3

2

1

13

11

2

1

2

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
76%
would recommend this app

4.6

2.9K

5

4

3

2

1

1.9K

815

103

3

2

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
86%
would recommend this app

Pros

“The minor bumps are things that they continue to improve and the customer service and our dedicated representative make for not only a helpful tool, but an excellent partnership.”
JL

Julie L.

Director of Learning and Development

Pros

“It serves as an solid digital hub that simplifies workflows, reduces overall paper waste, and keeps everyone on the same page. While higher education institutions with complex reporting needs might feel limited by its reporting tools, it remains the gold standard for K-12 educators, tutoring services, and small learning organizations looking for an efficient bug free learning environment.”
DL

Drew L.

SR SYS Admin

“Google Classroom excels in its clean user interface and seamless integration with Google Workspace tools like Docs, Drive, and Slides.”
DL

Drew L.

SR SYS Admin

“The platform makes student and teacher interaction seamless through real-time feedback, class streams, and automated assignment distribution.”
DL

Drew L.

SR SYS Admin

Cons

Not enoughreviews yet

Cons

“Security seems illogical and parents are not able to access their students account without using the student credentials, which is contrary to industry standard.”
JB

Jenny B.

Registrar

“Well using Google Classroom if you do not have a stable internet connection you may run into some issues about submitting assignments.”
CS

Claire S.

Employee

“Google Classroom currently has no whiteboard component for presentations or sharing notes.”
MD

Maryam D.

Coordinator

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review3 months ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review10 days ago

Key features

  • Total features34
  • API
  • Academic/Education
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Assessment Management
  • Assignment Management
  • Blended Learning
  • Certificates
  • Certification & Licensing
  • Class Scheduling
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Conferencing
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Corporate/Business
  • Course Authoring
  • Course Library
  • Course Management
  • Course Publishing
  • Course Tracking
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Training
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Feedback Management
  • File Sharing
  • For Schools
  • Gamification
  • Gradebook
  • Interactive Content
  • K-12
  • LMS Integration (LTI)
  • Learner Portal
  • Learning Management
  • Learning Paths/Tracks
  • Media Import
  • Mobile Learning
  • Multi-Language
  • Polls/Voting
  • Progress Reports
  • Progress Tracking
  • Real-time Broadcasting
  • Reminders
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • SCORM Compliance
  • Scheduling
  • Screen Sharing
  • Self Service Portal
  • Self-paced Learning
  • Session Recording
  • Skills Assessment
  • Social Learning
  • Storyboarding
  • Student Information/Records
  • Student Management
  • Student Portal
  • Tests/Assessments
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Training Administration
  • Training Companies
  • Training Management
  • Two Way Audio & Video
  • Video Conferencing
  • Video Streaming
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Whiteboard
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features50
  • API
  • Academic/Education
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Assessment Management
  • Assignment Management
  • Blended Learning
  • Certificates
  • Certification & Licensing
  • Class Scheduling
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Conferencing
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Corporate/Business
  • Course Authoring
  • Course Library
  • Course Management
  • Course Publishing
  • Course Tracking
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Training
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Feedback Management
  • File Sharing
  • For Schools
  • Gamification
  • Gradebook
  • Interactive Content
  • K-12
  • LMS Integration (LTI)
  • Learner Portal
  • Learning Management
  • Learning Paths/Tracks
  • Media Import
  • Mobile Learning
  • Multi-Language
  • Polls/Voting
  • Progress Reports
  • Progress Tracking
  • Real-time Broadcasting
  • Reminders
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • SCORM Compliance
  • Scheduling
  • Screen Sharing
  • Self Service Portal
  • Self-paced Learning
  • Session Recording
  • Skills Assessment
  • Social Learning
  • Storyboarding
  • Student Information/Records
  • Student Management
  • Student Portal
  • Tests/Assessments
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Training Administration
  • Training Companies
  • Training Management
  • Two Way Audio & Video
  • Video Conferencing
  • Video Streaming
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Whiteboard
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations9
  • 360Learning
  • Abara LMS
  • Absorb
  • Alma SIS
  • Classcraft
  • CurrikiStudio
  • Edulastic
  • Explain Everything
  • GoGuardian
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Forms
  • Hapara
  • Kahoot!
  • Kami
  • Khan Academy
  • LanSchool
  • Learn Amp
  • Learnsoft
  • Pear Deck
  • PlagiarismCheck.org
  • Schoox
  • Screencastify
  • SkyPrep
  • Soundtrap
  • Sycamore School
  • TalentQuest
  • TeacherPlus Gradebook
  • Wayground
  • Workday HCM
  • YouTube
  • Zoom Workplace
  • Total integrations22
  • 360Learning
  • Abara LMS
  • Absorb
  • Alma SIS
  • Classcraft
  • CurrikiStudio
  • Edulastic
  • Explain Everything
  • GoGuardian
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Forms
  • Hapara
  • Kahoot!
  • Kami
  • Khan Academy
  • LanSchool
  • Learn Amp
  • Learnsoft
  • Pear Deck
  • PlagiarismCheck.org
  • Schoox
  • Screencastify
  • SkyPrep
  • Soundtrap
  • Sycamore School
  • TalentQuest
  • TeacherPlus Gradebook
  • Wayground
  • Workday HCM
  • YouTube
  • Zoom Workplace

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