Compare Blackboard Learn and SkyPrep
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side-by-side comparison of Blackboard Learn vs. SkyPrep
based on preference data from user reviews. Blackboard Learn rates 3.9/5 stars with 741 reviews. By contrast, SkyPrep rates 4.4/5 stars with 44 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 |  SkyPrep | |
| Star Rating | Blackboard Learn | SkyPrep |
| Market Segments | Blackboard Learn Enterprise (50.3% of reviews) | SkyPrep Mid-Market (65.9% of reviews) |
| Entry Level Price | Blackboard Learn No pricing information available | SkyPrep $199 Per month billed annually |
Blackboard Learn vs SkyPrep
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SkyPrep easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with SkyPrep overall.
- Reviewers felt that SkyPrep meets the needs of their business better than Blackboard Learn.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SkyPrep is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SkyPrep over Blackboard Learn.
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackboard Learn and SkyPrep are categorized as Healthcare LMS, Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Sales Training and Onboarding
Unique Categories
Blackboard Learn is categorized as Assessment and Learning Management System (LMS)
SkyPrep is categorized as Course Authoring, Training Management Systems, and Ethics and Compliance Learning
Pricing
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Free Trial Unavailable
Core
$199Per month billed annually
Premium
$499Per month billed annually
Enterprise
Contact Us 1000+ Active Users
Free Trial
Ratings
Meets Requirements
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 667
SkyPrep
Responses: 43
Ease of Use
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 672
SkyPrep
Responses: 43
Ease of Setup
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 135
SkyPrep
Responses: 36
Ease of Admin
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 133
SkyPrep
Responses: 36
Quality of Support
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 540
SkyPrep
Responses: 42
Ease of Doing Business With
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 102
SkyPrep
Responses: 35
Product Direction (% positive)
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 672
SkyPrep
Responses: 43
Features
Process Automation
Course Authoring
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Online Learning
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Certificate Generation
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Tracking & Reporting
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Collaborative Environment
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Automatic Boards Reporting
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Course Authoring
Course Builder
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Questions
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Instructor-Led Training
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Customized Learning Paths
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Video simulations
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Course Authoring
Course Builder
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
SkyPrep
Responses: 26
Role-Based Templates
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
SkyPrep
Responses: 15
Assessments & Quizzes
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
SkyPrep
Responses: 28
Instructor-Led Training
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 8
SkyPrep
Responses: 19
Course Management
Gamification
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Assessments
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Certifications
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Manager Portals
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Feedback
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Course Delivery
Learning Paths
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 8
SkyPrep
Responses: 30
24/7 Availability
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
SkyPrep
Communication & Notifications
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
SkyPrep
Responses: 28
Assignment Scheduling
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 9
SkyPrep
Responses: 20
Platform
File support
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Mobile support
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Integration
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Course Management
Gamification
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
SkyPrep
Responses: 12
Varied User Types
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
SkyPrep
Responses: 24
Certifications
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 7
SkyPrep
Responses: 23
Industry Compliance
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Responses: 5
Onboarding
Documentation
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Coaching
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Programs
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Platform
Customization
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Integration APIs
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Internationalization
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
User, Role, and Access Management
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Performance
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Mobility
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Reporting
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Dashboards
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
LMS Marketplace
E-Commerce
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Responses: 8
Course Marketplace
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Responses: 9
Subscriptions
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Responses: 8
Interface
White Labeling
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 6
SkyPrep
Responses: 23
Multilingual
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Responses: 9
Training & eLearning
Assessments and Practice
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 28
SkyPrep
Responses: 36
Content Delivery and Tracking
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 32
SkyPrep
Responses: 36
Content Creation
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 27
SkyPrep
Responses: 30
Customer Training
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 20
SkyPrep
Responses: 26
Manager Portals
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 17
SkyPrep
Responses: 30
Content Storage and Management
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 28
SkyPrep
Responses: 36
Content Libraries
Blackboard Learn
Responses: 24
SkyPrep
Responses: 26
Reviewers' Company Size
Reviewers of Blackboard Learn were most often representing companies in the Enterprise segment, while reviewers for SkyPrep were more commonly in the Mid-Market segment.
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Blackboard Learn
SkyPrep
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
9.1%
Hospital & Health Care
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.8%
Financial Services
6.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.8%
Other
61.4%
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...
Administrator in Financial Services
The accessibility that is , the online nature.
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 Management Consulting
I don't get update when someone pays. I have to manually go in and add them.
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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