Compare Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime) and D2L Brightspace 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 100 Monthly Active User
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Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)
Star Rating
(316)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 100 Monthly Active User
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Star Rating
(667)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that D2L Brightspace excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive navigation and well-organized tools that support both instructors and learners. Users appreciate how easy it is to access course materials, assignments, and grades, which helps them stay on track with deadlines.
- According to verified reviews, Adobe Learning Manager shines in its reporting capabilities, allowing users to track training effectiveness at multiple levels. Reviewers highlight the ability to capture real-world application of skills, which is crucial for measuring training success.
- Users say that D2L Brightspace offers a smoother implementation process, with many noting the ease of creating and managing courses. This is particularly beneficial for instructors looking to get started quickly without heavy technical overhead.
- Reviewers mention that while Adobe Learning Manager provides great customer service, it sometimes lacks the robustness in features that D2L Brightspace offers, particularly in areas like content creation and course management.
- G2 reviewers highlight that D2L Brightspace has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in quality of support and ease of use. Users feel well-supported with in-platform help and resources, enhancing their overall learning experience.
- According to recent feedback, Adobe Learning Manager is appreciated for its ease of use and stunning graphics, but some users feel it could improve in areas like setup and administration, where D2L Brightspace tends to perform better.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)
Adobe Learning Manager
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100 Monthly Active User
(Annual commitment required)
- Unified learning experiences
- Personalized learning
- Structured learning management
D2L Brightspace
Brightspace Core
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Brightspace Core is the foundation of your learning platform and your gateway to
continuous innovation. Brightspace Core combines the powerful tools, services, and
support you need to deliver a best-in-class teaching and learning experience- all in one convenient package.
- Activity Feed
- Accessibility Templates and Tools
- Accommodations and Special Access
Free Trial
Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)
Free Trial is available
D2L Brightspace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
263
8.6
519
Ease of Use
7.8
264
8.4
526
Ease of Setup
7.4
171
8.1
306
Ease of Admin
7.7
177
8.2
307
Quality of Support
8.1
240
8.5
473
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
170
8.9
284
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
262
8.5
492
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.4
197
8.8
112
7.9
142
8.7
93
8.3
166
8.2
81
8.4
186
8.6
104
Training & eLearning
8.3
176
9.0
110
8.4
197
8.8
112
7.2
53
Not enough data
8.1
167
8.9
116
8.3
166
8.2
81
8.4
186
8.6
104
8.3
173
8.2
95
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
Course Management
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Onboarding
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
6
Not enough data
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
8.7
115
7.7
132
8.4
98
8.0
157
8.8
123
7.8
140
8.9
111
Course Delivery
8.3
168
8.5
103
8.3
170
8.8
121
8.2
150
8.9
112
Course Management
8.0
139
8.3
105
8.1
148
8.8
109
8.0
151
8.6
101
8.3
102
8.7
92
LMS Marketplace
6.1
36
7.2
66
7.2
99
7.5
68
7.2
102
7.5
68
Interface
7.9
129
8.5
90
8.0
111
8.5
89
Training & eLearning
8.3
176
9.0
110
8.4
197
8.8
112
8.1
167
8.9
116
7.9
142
8.7
93
8.3
166
8.2
81
8.4
186
8.6
104
8.3
173
8.2
95
Generative AI
6.4
6
6.8
40
6.1
6
6.5
39
6.4
6
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
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 D2L Brightspace are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime) is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding, Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), Training Management Systems, Ethics and Compliance Learning, and Customer Education
D2L Brightspace is categorized as Learning Management System (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.)
D2L Brightspace
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
11.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Computer Software
6.4%
Education Management
5.7%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
63.1%
Higher Education
61.1%
Education Management
15.4%
E-Learning
6.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.1%
Other
11.5%
Discussions
How can we make it more intuitive and less expensive for educators
2 Comments
RT
Captivate Prime has few if any options to truly customize the LMS. After 3 years with this LMS we are making a change. Consistent problems with reporting,...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
Which languages does Adobe Captivate Prime support?
2 Comments
RT
The use of any other language than English requires the Learner to manually change the settings in their profile. No way to do it as part of the add learner...Read more
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
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
DF
Users at Maine Virtual Academy include students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.Read more
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