Edmodo
Schoology
| Feature | Edmodo | Schoology |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free only |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | k12-teachers, students, parents, school-districts | k12-schools, school-districts, teachers, administrators |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
| Class Groups | ✓ | ✗ |
| Assignments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quizzes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Resource Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Parent Accounts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Assessments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gradebook | ✗ | ✓ |
| Parent Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resources Library | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Edmodo Pros
- Free for all users
- Safe social learning environment
- Easy for students to use
- Good parent communication
✗ Edmodo Cons
- Limited advanced LMS features
- Less active development recently
- Basic assessment tools
✓ Schoology Pros
- Strong K-12 focus
- Social learning features
- Good parent communication
- SIS integration
✗ Schoology Cons
- Owned by PowerSchool now
- Interface can be cluttered
- Limited customization on free plan
The Verdict
Edmodo is built for k12 teachers and students, with a focus on class-groups and assignments. Schoology targets k12 schools and school districts and leads with course-management and assessments.
Both tools use custom enterprise pricing — you'll need to contact sales for a quote, which makes direct cost comparison difficult.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Both tools are a solid fit for school districts — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Schoology has a slight overall edge — but if free for all users matters most to you, Edmodo may still be the right call.