Compare Blackboard Learn and Northpass
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side-by-side comparison of Blackboard Learn vs. Northpass
based on preference data from user reviews. Blackboard Learn rates 3.9/5 stars with 741 reviews. By contrast, Northpass rates 4.8/5 stars with 12 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 | Northpass |
| Market Segments | Blackboard Learn Enterprise (50.3% of reviews) | Northpass Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) |
| Entry Level Price | Blackboard Learn No pricing information available | Northpass No pricing information available |
Blackboard Learn vs Northpass
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Northpass easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Northpass overall.
- Reviewers felt that Northpass meets the needs of their business better than Blackboard Learn.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Northpass is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Northpass over Blackboard Learn.
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackboard Learn and Northpass 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
Northpass is categorized as Online Learning Platform
Pricing
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 667
Northpass
Responses: 11
Ease of Use
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 672
Northpass
Responses: 11
Ease of Setup
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 135
Northpass
Responses: 11
Ease of Admin
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 133
Northpass
Responses: 11
Quality of Support
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 540
Northpass
Responses: 11
Ease of Doing Business With
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 102
Northpass
Responses: 11
Product Direction (% positive)
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 672
Northpass
Responses: 11
Features
Course Authoring
Course Builder
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Northpass
Responses: 8
Role-Based Templates
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Northpass
Responses: 5
Assessments & Quizzes
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
Northpass
Responses: 7
Instructor-Led Training
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 8
Northpass
Course Delivery
Learning Paths
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 8
Northpass
Responses: 6
24/7 Availability
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Northpass
Responses: 7
Communication & Notifications
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
Northpass
Responses: 7
Assignment Scheduling
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
Northpass
Responses: 5
Course Management
Gamification
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
Northpass
Varied User Types
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
Northpass
Responses: 7
Certifications
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
Northpass
Responses: 7
Industry Compliance
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Platform
Customization
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Integration APIs
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Internationalization
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
User, Role, and Access Management
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Performance
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Mobility
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Reporting
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Dashboards
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
LMS Marketplace
E-Commerce
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Course Marketplace
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Subscriptions
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Interface
White Labeling
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
Northpass
Responses: 6
Multilingual
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Training & eLearning
Assessments and Practice
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 28
Northpass
Responses: 7
Content Delivery and Tracking
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 32
Northpass
Responses: 5
Content Creation
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 27
Northpass
Responses: 6
Customer Training
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 20
Northpass
Responses: 5
Manager Portals
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 17
Northpass
Responses: 7
Content Storage and Management
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 28
Northpass
Responses: 6
Content Libraries
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 24
Northpass
Reviewers' Company Size
Reviewers of Blackboard Learn were most often representing companies in the Enterprise segment, while reviewers for Northpass were more commonly in the Mid-Market segment.
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Blackboard Learn
Northpass
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%
Consumer Services
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Internet
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Other
41.7%
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...
Leah H.
Administrator in Computer Software
I like that I can create a course with multiple sections each containing sub-topics and activities. This way I can split up the lessons into easy to digest pieces for my learners without having to string together courses behind the scenes.
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...
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
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