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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 100 Monthly Active User
No pricing available
Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)
Star Rating
(314)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 100 Monthly Active User
Learn more about Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,058)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about BlackboardSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Blackboard excels in its assessment delivery, particularly with a high score of 8.9 for question variety, which allows for a diverse range of assessment types. In contrast, Adobe Learning Manager, while strong, does not match this level of variety.
- Reviewers mention that Adobe Learning Manager shines in content storage and management, scoring 8.4, which is notably higher than Blackboard's 7.5. This feature is particularly appreciated for its ease of use and organization capabilities.
- G2 users highlight that Blackboard's quality of support is rated at 7.4, which some users find lacking compared to Adobe Learning Manager's 8.1. Reviewers often express a preference for Adobe's more responsive customer service.
- Users on G2 report that Adobe Learning Manager offers superior manager portals, scoring 8.3 compared to Blackboard's 7.1. This feature is frequently praised for its user-friendly interface and effective management tools.
- Reviewers mention that Blackboard's course authoring capabilities are robust, with a score of 8.5, particularly in the areas of course builder and customized learning paths. However, Adobe Learning Manager's course authoring features, while effective, do not reach the same level of user satisfaction.
- Users say that both platforms provide strong tracking and reporting features, but Blackboard's automated grading system, rated at 9.0, is particularly noted for its efficiency, while Adobe Learning Manager's reporting features are seen as slightly less comprehensive.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)
Adobe Learning Manager
Contact Us
100 Monthly Active User
(Annual commitment required)
- Unified learning experiences
- Personalized learning
- Structured learning management
Blackboard
No pricing availableFree Trial
Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)
Free Trial is available
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
262
8.2
830
Ease of Use
7.8
263
7.8
924
Ease of Setup
7.4
170
7.5
303
Ease of Admin
7.7
176
7.4
202
Quality of Support
8.1
239
7.4
682
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
169
7.9
170
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
261
6.7
830
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
Not enough data
8.9
83
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
7.7
74
Grading and reporting
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
6.9
76
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
8.2
82
Administration
Not enough data
7.6
74
Not enough data
8.0
79
Training & eLearning
8.4
196
8.2
60
7.9
142
8.0
45
8.3
166
7.2
43
8.4
186
7.6
56
Training & eLearning
8.3
176
8.6
56
8.4
196
8.2
60
7.2
53
Not enough data
8.1
167
7.7
52
8.3
166
7.2
43
8.4
186
7.6
56
8.3
173
7.3
51
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Course Authoring
8.1
13
7.6
14
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Verified
8.1
12
7.5
14
|
Verified
7.7
13
8.8
14
|
Verified
7.9
13
8.5
14
|
Verified
8.2
13
7.9
14
|
Verified
Course Management
7.8
10
7.3
13
8.0
11
8.7
14
|
Verified
8.1
9
8.1
14
|
Verified
8.1
13
8.2
13
8.2
12
7.7
14
Platform
8.7
10
8.9
14
|
Verified
7.5
10
8.2
14
|
Verified
7.5
12
8.0
14
|
Verified
Onboarding
8.3
12
8.9
14
|
Verified
8.8
11
8.2
14
|
Verified
8.8
12
8.7
14
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.2
6
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Training & Learning
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.0
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
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
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.0
154
9.0
35
7.7
132
7.8
34
8.0
157
8.8
38
7.8
140
8.7
35
Course Delivery
8.3
167
8.3
36
8.3
170
8.6
38
8.2
149
9.0
38
Course Management
8.0
139
6.5
32
8.1
148
8.4
33
8.0
151
8.2
34
8.3
102
8.5
28
LMS Marketplace
6.1
36
6.2
29
7.2
99
7.1
29
7.2
102
6.7
29
Interface
7.9
129
7.7
31
8.0
111
7.8
28
Training & eLearning
8.3
176
8.6
56
8.4
196
8.2
60
8.1
167
7.7
52
7.9
142
8.0
45
8.3
166
7.2
43
8.4
186
7.6
56
8.3
173
7.3
51
Generative AI
6.4
6
7.6
22
6.1
6
Feature Not Available
6.4
6
6.7
22
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime) and Blackboard are categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime) is categorized as Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), Training Management Systems, Ethics and Compliance Learning, and Customer Education
Blackboard is categorized as Learning Management System (LMS), Assessment, and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
E-Learning
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Computer Software
6.4%
Education Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
4.0%
Other
63.0%
Higher Education
48.1%
Education Management
18.6%
E-Learning
9.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
18.5%
Discussions
Which languages does Adobe Captivate Prime support?
2 Comments
Official Response from Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)
Adobe Captivate Prime is currently available in English, French and German languages. The learner app is additionally available in Spanish, simplified...Read more
How can we make it more intuitive and less expensive for educators
2 Comments
EB
This post is really useful and helpful to know more about the things which you have shared. I appreciate you for such a great amount of information. I assure...Read more
How can I export answers to a quiz so that they appear vertically in the excel file?
2 Comments
RT
The reporting in Captivate is poor and has no ability to be customized. Since the Last Update, 04-04-2020, the reporting is actually a mess. Captivate Prime...Read more
It seems like I see a lot of reviews saying 'back in the day' in reference to how Blackboard has been surpassed by several new products. What new products are out there today that compete well or have surpassed Blackboard in both features and usability?
3 Comments
CS
It think D2L (Desire To Learn) is a pretty good modern alternative to Blackboard. It requires far less down time and is more intuitive. I've had better...Read more
API
1 Comment
SB
Hi Asmat,
This is Shaun from G2. If you’re looking for information about APIs in Blackboard Learn, this is a useful website:...Read more
I would be curious if the designers have taken to heart the UX concerns that have been raised.
1 Comment
SH
Everyone dislikes their enterprise level LMS and wants to replace it. I worked with Bb daily for 8 years. Yes. I had complaints about the UX. But the...Read more
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