Compare Blackboard and Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (34.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,064)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(281)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 3 pricing plansBlackboard vs Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) overall.
- Reviewers felt that Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) meets the needs of their business better than Blackboard.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) over Blackboard.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableMirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
LabCare
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Business day support for non-production
- Hardened software packages with regular maintenance updates and critical fixes
- Remote incident resolution
- Product & security bulletins
Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
834
8.9
242
Ease of Use
7.8
928
7.8
243
Ease of Setup
7.5
306
8.3
89
Ease of Admin
7.4
203
8.1
88
Quality of Support
7.4
685
8.1
194
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
171
8.7
71
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
835
8.6
237
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
7.7
75
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.9
82
Not enough data
6.9
76
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
74
Not enough data
8.1
81
Not enough data
Process Automation
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
Not enough data
Course Authoring
7.6
14
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Not enough data
7.5
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
14
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
14
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Verified
Not enough data
Course Management
7.3
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Onboarding
8.9
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Fleet & Lifecycle Management - Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Day-2 Operations & Reliability - Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity & Access Management - Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance, Policy & Compliance - Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
App Delivery & Platform Integrations - Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.0
36
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
Course Management
6.5
32
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
Not enough data
7.1
29
Not enough data
6.7
29
Not enough data
Interface
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
7.7
52
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.3
51
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
22
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
8.8
126
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.7
119
Development
Not enough data
8.7
117
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.5
103
Not enough data
9.0
120
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
Blackboard and Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) share no categories
Unique Categories
Blackboard is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Learning Management System (LMS), Assessment, and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) is categorized as Container Management, Container Orchestration, and Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
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
Higher Education
48.2%
Education Management
18.5%
E-Learning
9.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
18.4%
Computer Software
26.8%
Information Technology and Services
20.6%
Internet
7.0%
Financial Services
4.4%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
37.5%
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
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
How do I run Docker without sudo access?
2 Comments
GT
Docker has its own group "docker" (in Ubuntu usually the groupId is 999). So if you add any user to the docker group this user will be able to execute any...Read more
What are there vision for Docker Enterprise in ext 5 years?
1 Comment
JA
If you reach out to Mirantis, we can certainly provide you and your organisation with a feature length roadmap of Docker Enterprise under an NDA.
Note...Read more
What is the best way to use docker enterprise ?
1 Comment
JA
Docker Enterprise (now known as Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (aka UCP), Mirantis Secure Registry (aka. DTR), and Mirantis Container Runtime (aka Docker Engine...Read more
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