Khan Academy
Schoology
| Feature | Khan Academy | Schoology |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free only |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | students, parents, teachers, self-learners | k12-schools, school-districts, teachers, administrators |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
| Video Lessons | ✓ | ✗ |
| Practice Exercises | ✓ | ✗ |
| Progress Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Tutor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Teacher Dashboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mastery Learning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sat Prep | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Assessments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gradebook | ✗ | ✓ |
| Parent Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resources Library | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Khan Academy Pros
- Completely free for all learners worldwide
- Comprehensive K-12 math and science curriculum
- Personalized learning with mastery-based progression
- Khanmigo AI tutor for personalized help
- Teacher tools for classroom integration
✗ Khan Academy Cons
- Content depth limited for advanced college topics
- Video-based format not ideal for all learners
- Some subjects have less coverage than others
✓ 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
Khan Academy is built for students and parents, with a focus on video-lessons and practice-exercises. 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.
Khan Academy edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Khan Academy offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Schoology takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for teachers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Khan Academy has a slight overall edge — but if strong k-12 focus matters most to you, Schoology may still be the right call.