Compare Blackboard Learn and Learndot
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side-by-side comparison of Blackboard Learn vs. Learndot
based on preference data from user reviews. Blackboard Learn rates 3.9/5 stars with 741 reviews. By contrast, Learndot rates 4.0/5 stars with 5 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.
 Blackboard Learn |  Learndot | |
| Star Rating | Blackboard Learn | Learndot |
| Market Segments | Blackboard Learn Enterprise (50.3% of reviews) | Learndot Mid-Market (80.0% of reviews) |
| Entry Level Price | Blackboard Learn No pricing information available | Learndot No pricing information available |
Blackboard Learn vs Learndot
- Reviewers felt that Blackboard Learn meets the needs of their business better than Learndot.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Learndot is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Learndot over Blackboard Learn.
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackboard Learn and Learndot 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
Learndot has no unique categories
Pricing
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 667
Learndot
Responses: 5
Ease of Use
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 672
Learndot
Responses: 5
Ease of Setup
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 135
Learndot
Not enough data availableEase of Admin
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 133
Learndot
Not enough data availableQuality of Support
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 540
Learndot
Responses: 5
Ease of Doing Business With
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 102
Learndot
Not enough data availableProduct Direction (% positive)
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 672
Learndot
Responses: 5
Features
Course Authoring
Course Builder
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Learndot
Role-Based Templates
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Learndot
Assessments & Quizzes
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
Learndot
Instructor-Led Training
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 8
Learndot
Course Delivery
Learning Paths
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 8
Learndot
24/7 Availability
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Learndot
Communication & Notifications
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
Learndot
Assignment Scheduling
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
Learndot
Course Management
Gamification
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
Learndot
Varied User Types
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
Learndot
Certifications
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Learndot
Industry Compliance
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Platform
Customization
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Integration APIs
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Internationalization
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
User, Role, and Access Management
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Performance
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Mobility
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Reporting
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Dashboards
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
LMS Marketplace
E-Commerce
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Course Marketplace
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Subscriptions
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Interface
White Labeling
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
Learndot
Multilingual
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Training & eLearning
Assessments and Practice
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 28
Learndot
Content Delivery and Tracking
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 32
Learndot
Content Creation
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 27
Learndot
Customer Training
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 20
Learndot
Manager Portals
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 17
Learndot
Content Storage and Management
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 28
Learndot
Content Libraries
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 24
Learndot
Reviewers' Company Size
Reviewers of Blackboard Learn were most often representing companies in the Enterprise segment, while reviewers for Learndot were more commonly in the Mid-Market segment.
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Blackboard Learn
Learndot
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%
Computer Software
80.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
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Other
0.0%
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...
Consultant in Computer Software
Allows for the most common LMS use cases for learning and certifications
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...
Administrator in Computer Software
Not intuitive to use as a product, required a lot of training to do what would be considered basic functionality. Page load times were a huge issue when we started out, roughly 30 seconds in between modules. This was brought down to 12 seconds a few weeks...
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
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
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
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