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At a Glance
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
Star Rating
(811)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about Absorb LMS
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
Star Rating
(623)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about D2L Brightspace
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Absorb LMS excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to D2L Brightspace. Users appreciate its clean and intuitive navigation, which makes it easy for both administrators and learners to use effectively.
  • Users say that Absorb LMS offers a more streamlined implementation process, with many highlighting the helpful support articles and responsive customer service that assist in onboarding. In contrast, while D2L Brightspace also provides solid support, some users noted that the transition could be more seamless.
  • Reviewers mention that Absorb LMS shines in its quality of support, receiving high praise for its customer service team. Users have shared positive experiences with their customer success managers, who provide personalized assistance, whereas D2L Brightspace's support, while good, is seen as less personalized.
  • According to verified reviews, Absorb LMS is favored for its ease of use, with users reporting that they can quickly navigate the system and find the features they need. D2L Brightspace, while also user-friendly, has received slightly lower ratings in this area, indicating room for improvement.
  • Users highlight that Absorb LMS offers robust features for content delivery and tracking, which are essential for effective learning management. D2L Brightspace provides similar functionalities but has received mixed feedback regarding the integration of additional tools.
  • Reviewers appreciate the comprehensive training resources available with Absorb LMS, which help users maximize the platform's capabilities. D2L Brightspace also offers training, but some users feel that Absorb's resources are more accessible and easier to understand.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Absorb LMS
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Learn more about Absorb LMS
D2L Brightspace
Brightspace Core
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Free Trial
Absorb LMS
Free Trial is available
D2L Brightspace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
745
8.6
494
Ease of Use
8.8
751
8.4
500
Ease of Setup
8.4
648
8.1
284
Ease of Admin
8.7
725
8.3
282
Quality of Support
9.5
743
8.4
449
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
721
8.9
260
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
721
8.5
471
Features by Category
Training Management SystemsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
8.6
495
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.7
105
8.4
390
8.7
94
8.4
414
|
Verified
8.2
81
8.7
433
|
Verified
8.6
100
7.2
449
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
411
|
Verified
8.8
107
8.2
389
8.2
92
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
6.2
24
Not enough data
6.2
24
Not enough data
Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.1
501
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
370
|
Verified
8.9
102
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.7
105
7.4
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
411
|
Verified
8.8
107
8.4
414
|
Verified
8.2
81
8.7
433
|
Verified
8.6
100
8.2
389
8.2
92
Generative AI
8.0
43
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.3
54
Not enough data
Process Automation
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.3
188
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.9
161
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.1
164
Not enough data
Training & Learning
9.1
181
Not enough data
8.3
165
Not enough data
8.8
170
Not enough data
8.4
171
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.5
162
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
8.4
169
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
125
Not enough data
7.6
125
Not enough data
Online Learning PlatformHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.4
191
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
8.1
172
Not enough data
8.9
178
Not enough data
Course Management
8.5
171
Not enough data
9.0
173
Not enough data
Integration
7.3
137
Not enough data
8.8
153
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
9.5
178
Not enough data
Platform Customization
8.9
170
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
6.6
49
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ethics and Compliance LearningHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.2
99
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
81
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
8.1
84
Not enough data
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
77
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.0
76
Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
82
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.0
79
Not enough data
7.5
76
Not enough data
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
82
Not enough data
8.0
78
Not enough data
8.0
74
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
81
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.0
575
8.3
124
Course Authoring
8.3
412
8.7
103
7.8
387
8.3
97
8.2
431
8.9
104
8.2
418
8.8
104
Course Delivery
8.6
419
8.5
100
8.7
459
8.8
107
8.3
392
8.9
104
Course Management
7.5
344
8.3
99
8.5
411
8.7
100
8.6
421
8.6
94
8.7
383
8.7
90
LMS Marketplace
7.2
293
7.2
67
7.3
291
7.5
67
7.1
279
7.6
69
Interface
8.6
325
8.5
90
8.3
337
8.4
89
Training & eLearning
8.4
370
|
Verified
8.9
102
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.7
105
8.4
411
|
Verified
8.8
107
8.4
390
8.7
94
8.4
414
|
Verified
8.2
81
8.7
433
|
Verified
8.6
100
8.2
389
8.2
92
Generative AI
7.3
230
6.6
38
7.0
235
6.4
38
7.0
221
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.5
69
6.9
8
6.4
69
6.9
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
Absorb LMS and D2L Brightspace are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems and Learning Management System (LMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.6%
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
14.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
Hospital & Health Care
7.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Computer Software
4.5%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
74.3%
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
Higher Education
61.5%
Education Management
15.2%
E-Learning
6.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.2%
Other
11.5%
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Discussions
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS Discussions
Who owns Absorb LMS?
1 Comment
Official Response from Absorb LMS
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) acquired Absorb Software in 2021....Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Absorb LMS has no more discussions with answers
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace Discussions
Is Brightspace and d2l the same?
3 Comments
SI
Brightspace is the name of the Learning Management Ssytem made by the company D2L.Read more
What is Brightspace platform?
3 Comments
Tamela B.
TB
A learning management system — you can distribute courses or training to students or employees using videos, live classrooms, documents, etc. Students can...Read more
Who uses Brightspace?
2 Comments
Donald F.
DF
Users at Maine Virtual Academy include students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.Read more