Face-Off: Edmodo vs Google Classroom

Note: I've never used either of these tools in a classroom setting.  This is solely based on exploring both LMS tools.

Since Edmodo was one of our tools this week, I spent some time getting to know the LMS.  I also asked some of my friends who are classroom teachers about their preferred LMS.  Two of the most common were Edmodo and Google Classroom.  

Edmodo:

There are many things I liked about Edmodo.  It is free and user-friendly.  Teachers can organize grades, distribute assignments, and create interactive quizzes.  Smaller groups can also be created within the larger "classroom."

I also noticed some drawbacks.  First, the self-enroll feature can be a bit confusing for students, especially if the original password changes.  Also, it doesn't seem like individual users can contact each other.  This would be a really helpful addition!

Google Classroom:

Google Classroom has a lot of the same tools as Edmodo.  One of the primary benefits of Google Classroom is that A LOT of useful tools fall under the Google Identity Platform.   

There was one major drawback about Google classroom.  There wasn't a gradebook (or at least I couldn't find one!).  

Classroom teachers (or anyone who has experience with either Edmodo or Google Classroom): What are your thoughts?  Are there any other LMS platforms you prefer?