Compare Blackboard Learn and Cloud Academy
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based on preference data from user reviews. Blackboard Learn rates 3.9/5 stars with 741 reviews. By contrast, Cloud Academy rates 4.6/5 stars with 177 reviews. Each product's score is calculated with real-time data from verified user reviews, to help you make the best choice between these two options, and decide which one is best for your business needs.
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| Star Rating | Blackboard Learn | Cloud Academy |
| Market Segments | Blackboard Learn Enterprise (50.3% of reviews) | Cloud Academy Enterprise (63.5% of reviews) |
| Entry Level Price | Blackboard Learn No pricing information available | Cloud Academy $649/user/year Per user, billed yearly |
Blackboard Learn vs Cloud Academy
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Cloud Academy easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Cloud Academy overall.
- Reviewers felt that Cloud Academy meets the needs of their business better than Blackboard Learn.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Cloud Academy is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Cloud Academy over Blackboard Learn.
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackboard Learn and Cloud Academy are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Blackboard Learn is categorized as Healthcare LMS, Assessment, Learning Management System (LMS), and Sales Training and Onboarding
Cloud Academy is categorized as eLearning Content, Online Course Providers, and Technical Skills Development
Pricing
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Free Trial Unavailable
Business Plan
$649/user/yearPer user, billed yearly
Personal Plan
$39/month Save 25% by paying yearly
Free Trial
Ratings
Meets Requirements
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 667
Cloud Academy
Responses: 137
Ease of Use
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 672
Cloud Academy
Responses: 141
Ease of Setup
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 135
Cloud Academy
Responses: 42
Ease of Admin
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 133
Cloud Academy
Responses: 41
Quality of Support
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 540
Cloud Academy
Responses: 117
Ease of Doing Business With
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 102
Cloud Academy
Responses: 37
Product Direction (% positive)
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 672
Cloud Academy
Responses: 138
Features
Course Authoring
Course Builder
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Cloud Academy
Role-Based Templates
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Cloud Academy
Assessments & Quizzes
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
Cloud Academy
Responses: 28
Instructor-Led Training
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 8
Cloud Academy
Responses: 25
Course Delivery
Learning Paths
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 8
Cloud Academy
Responses: 36
24/7 Availability
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Cloud Academy
Responses: 35
Communication & Notifications
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
Cloud Academy
Responses: 32
Assignment Scheduling
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
Cloud Academy
Responses: 30
Course Management
Gamification
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
Cloud Academy
Responses: 27
Varied User Types
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
Cloud Academy
Responses: 25
Certifications
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Cloud Academy
Responses: 30
Industry Compliance
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Responses: 26
Platform
Customization
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Integration APIs
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Internationalization
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
User, Role, and Access Management
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Performance
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Mobility
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Reporting
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Dashboards
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
LMS Marketplace
E-Commerce
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Course Marketplace
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Subscriptions
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Interface
White Labeling
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
Cloud Academy
Responses: 19
Multilingual
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Training & eLearning
Assessments and Practice
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 28
Cloud Academy
Responses: 36
Content Delivery and Tracking
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 32
Cloud Academy
Responses: 34
Content Creation
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 27
Cloud Academy
Responses: 27
Customer Training
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 20
Cloud Academy
Responses: 24
Manager Portals
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 17
Cloud Academy
Responses: 31
Content Storage and Management
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 28
Cloud Academy
Responses: 26
Content Libraries
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 24
Cloud Academy
Responses: 47
Reviewers' Company Size
Reviewers of both Blackboard Learn and Cloud Academy were most often representing companies in the Enterprise segment.
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Blackboard Learn
Cloud Academy
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
45.1%
Education Management
19.3%
E-Learning
9.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.0%
Information Technology and Services
1.9%
Other
21.0%
Information Technology and Services
28.9%
Computer Software
22.6%
Banking
5.0%
Computer & Network Security
4.4%
Financial Services
3.8%
Other
35.2%
Reviews
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Neil H.
User in Non-Profit Organization Management
From a student user perspective, I like how easy and uncomplicated Blackboard can be to keep up with my classes all from one place online. It allows me to easily access documents, online quizzes, online tests, grades and any other relevant class resources...
Zachary S.
User in Information Technology and Services
I like the ever growing content they have available. Lots of new courses and labs are being populated every week. I especially like the ones on Python. The security courses are also very good as well, getting to do learn some basic things such as SQL...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Stefan B.
User in Research
It is cumbersome to use. It seems like a product from the '90s and takes too much effort, even for trivial tasks. The interface has improved a bit with recent updates, but it is still complicated to use. Many common tasks are actually implemented better...
User in Information Technology and Services
It is not interactive enough and can get hard to follow
Top Alternatives
Discussions
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
JJ
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
I would be curious if the designers have taken to heart the UX concerns that have been raised.
1 comment
JM
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
API
1 comment
AM
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
How can we make the videos more interesting ? Can we have more real case scenario ?
1 comment
JP
Hi Jay,
Sure, with an Enterprise plan, Cloud Academy gives you the ability to customize your team's learning experience. You can upload your own videos as...Read more
How do I get shared licenses for my team?
1 comment
CM
Hi Carlos,
Depending on the size of your team, you can purchase an enterprise plan directly online: on our pricing page you can find plans for up to 10...Read more
Cheaper options? Yes, but you´d be paying only for videos
1 comment
AP
Hi Alexander,
That is absolutely correct. Could you please clarify the ask here? Are you looking for a cheaper option to get the licence or this was a...Read more
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