Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Classroom
- Open source
LMS software · Alternatives
Best Google Classroom alternatives in India (2026)
Google Classroom is a lms software product from Google, Mountain View, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Google Classroom are Moodle (Free), Chamilo (Free), Open edX (Free), Microsoft Teams for Education (Free) and Sunbird (Free). Moodle is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹300/month.
Why businesses look for a Google Classroom alternative
Indian support and GST
Google Classroom is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Google Classroom alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Google Classroom's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Google Classroom (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Moodle | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Chamilo | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Open edX | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Microsoft Teams for Education | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Sunbird | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  TalentLMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Canvas LMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Teachable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  TagMango | ₹5,000/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Keka Learn | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Teachmint | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Coursera | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Quizizz | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  LifterLMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  360Learning | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  iSpring Learn | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Kahoot! | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Easy LMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Mentimeter | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  7taps | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Google Classroom alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Classroom
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Classroom
- Open source
4. Microsoft Teams for Education
Microsoft · Redmond · LMS software · 4.5/5
Classroom collaboration in Teams.
Free
Free plan available
5. Sunbird
EkStep Foundation · Bangalore · LMS software · 4.6/5
Open-source (MIT) configurable building blocks for learning and human development platforms at scale. | lms-software
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Classroom
- Built in India (Bangalore)
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. TagMango
TagMango · Kolkata · LMS software · 4.5/5
Platform for creators to host workshops, courses and communities with payments; Basic plan has no fixed fee. | lms-software
₹5,000/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Google Classroom
- Built in India (Kolkata)
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Classroom
- No free plan, unlike Google Classroom
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Google Classroom alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Google Classroom alternatives
Indian alternatives to Google Classroom
How to choose a Google Classroom alternative
- Separate corporate LMS from course-selling platforms: the first tracks employees, the second sells to the public.
- Check mobile and low-bandwidth performance if your learners are on the shop floor or in the field.
- Look for assessment and certification features if compliance evidence is the goal.
Google Classroom alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Google Classroom in 2026?+
The closest matches to Google Classroom on App Advisor are Moodle (Free), Chamilo (Free), Open edX (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Google Classroom, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Google Classroom?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Moodle (Free), Chamilo (Free), Open edX (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Google Classroom?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, iSpring Learn starts lowest at ₹300/mo. Moodle also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Google Classroom?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Sunbird (Free), TagMango (₹5,000/mo), Keka Learn (₹6,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Google Classroom vs Moodle: which is better?+
Moodle is the closest match to Google Classroom in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Google Classroom alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in lms software or a category Google Classroom also covers, and Google's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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