Best Virtual Classrooms Tools in 2026

We've reviewed and ranked the top virtual classrooms tools based on features, pricing, user ratings, and our hands-on testing.

Zoom for Education Editor's Choice

Video conferencing platform for education

⭐ 4.5/5

Visit Zoom for Education → Free / From $13.33/mo

Interactive video lessons

⭐ 4.6/5

Visit Edpuzzle → Free/$12/teacher/mo

Async video messaging for education

⭐ 4.6/5

Visit Loom for Education → Free for education

Interactive presentations

⭐ 4.5/5

Visit Pear Deck → Free/$12/teacher/mo

Collaboration and virtual classroom platform

⭐ 4.3/5

Visit Microsoft Teams for Education → Free with M365 Education

Video conferencing for Google Workspace schools

⭐ 4.3/5

Visit Google Meet for Education → Free with Google Workspace

Virtual presentation tool for educators

⭐ 4.3/5

Visit Prezi Video → Free / From $5/mo

Chrome screen recorder

⭐ 4.3/5

Visit Screencastify → Free/$7-$10/user/mo

Interactive virtual classroom

⭐ 4.3/5

Visit ClassIn → Free / Premium

Open-source virtual classroom

⭐ 4.2/5

Visit BigBlueButton → Free / Hosting varies