Google Classroom Pricing 2026
Plans, costs, and free options for Google Classroom
Last updated: January 26, 2026
TL;DR: Google Classroom Pricing
Pricing Model
Freemium
Starting Price
$3/mo
Free Option
Yes ✓
Freemium
Pricing Model
Google Classroom offers a free tier with basic features, plus paid plans for users who need more advanced functionality.
Free Tier Available
Basic features included at no cost
Paid Upgrades
Premium features with paid plans
Available Plans
Education Fundamentals
Free
- Basic Classroom
- Google Meet
- Drive storage
Education Standard
$3/mo
- Advanced security
- Analytics
- All Fundamentals features
Popular
Teaching & Learning
$4/mo
- Premium video meetings
- Originality reports
- Classroom add-ons
Education Plus
$5/mo
- All features
- Advanced analytics
- Premium support
Google Classroom vs Competitors: Pricing Comparison
See how Google Classroom pricing compares to similar tools in Education & Learning
| Tool | Free Tier | Starting Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Google ClassroomCurrentBest Value Free web service for schools | Yes | $3/mo | —/100 | Details → |
 Microsoft TeamsTop Rated Chat, meet, call, collaborate | Yes | $4/mo | 87/100 | Pricing → |
Moodle Open source learning management system | Yes | $160/mo | —/100 | Pricing → |
Canvas LMS Modern learning management system for ed... | Yes | — | —/100 | Pricing → |
Schoology Learning management system for K-12 | Yes | — | —/100 | Pricing → |
Prices shown are starting prices. Actual pricing may vary based on features and team size.
See all alternatives →Google Classroom Pricing FAQ
How much does Google Classroom cost?
Google Classroom offers the following plans: Education Fundamentals (Free), Education Standard ($3/mo), Teaching & Learning ($4/mo), Education Plus ($5/mo). A free tier is available.
Is there a free version of Google Classroom?
Yes, Google Classroom offers a free Education Fundamentals plan that includes Basic Classroom, Google Meet, Drive storage.
Does Google Classroom offer a free trial?
Check Google Classroom's official website for current trial offers.
What are cheaper alternatives to Google Classroom?
Free or freemium alternatives include Microsoft Teams, Canvas LMS. View our full comparison to find the best value.