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4.0 out of 5
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UKG Pro
(2,153)
4.3 out of 5
UKG Pro
By UKG
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At a Glance
Blackboard
Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,059)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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UKG Pro
UKG Pro
Star Rating
(2,153)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that UKG Pro excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score compared to Blackboard. Users appreciate its ease of use and seamless integration of features, making it a preferred choice for managing work hours and PTO efficiently.
  • According to verified reviews, UKG Pro has a significantly larger volume of feedback, with over 2,100 reviews compared to Blackboard's 1,000. This suggests that UKG Pro's performance and user experience are more consistently validated by a broader user base.
  • Users say that UKG Pro's mobile application is particularly intuitive, allowing for quick navigation and efficient access to company information. In contrast, while Blackboard is noted for its organized structure, some users feel it lacks the same level of intuitive design, which can impact day-to-day usability.
  • Reviewers mention that UKG Pro's talent onboarding and management features are highly appreciated, providing a robust solution for HR needs. Blackboard, while strong in course content management and integration of tools, may not offer the same depth in talent management functionalities.
  • Users highlight that Blackboard provides a reliable all-in-one ecosystem for course management, which is beneficial for educational institutions. However, UKG Pro's focus on employee management and operational efficiency gives it an edge for organizations looking for comprehensive workforce solutions.
  • According to recent user feedback, both platforms have their strengths, but UKG Pro's higher ratings in support quality and ease of administration suggest a more favorable experience for users needing assistance. Blackboard, while generally user-friendly, has received mixed reviews regarding its support responsiveness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing available
UKG Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
UKG Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
830
8.5
1,779
Ease of Use
7.8
924
8.5
1,824
Ease of Setup
7.5
303
7.6
1,025
Ease of Admin
7.4
202
8.0
954
Quality of Support
7.4
682
8.1
1,589
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
170
8.3
941
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
830
8.4
1,748
Features by Category
Core HRHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
7.9
1,008
Core HR
Not enough data
8.4
697
Not enough data
7.9
670
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
510
Not enough data
8.3
589
Not enough data
8.0
740
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
55
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
728
Not enough data
7.6
536
Not enough data
7.7
380
Not enough data
8.3
809
Not enough data
8.5
740
Not enough data
7.7
589
Not enough data
8.3
797
Not enough data
7.9
686
PayrollHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
Not enough data
8.5
1,010
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.8
933
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
735
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
652
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
824
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
792
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
893
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
278
Not enough data
8.9
836
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
739
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
728
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
801
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
750
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
8.7
781
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
692
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
625
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.9
505
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
526
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
439
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
562
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
827
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
845
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
860
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
774
|
Verified
Succession PlanningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.5
109
Basics
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
9.0
96
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
92
Content
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.3
85
AssessmentHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.2
92
Not enough data
Assessment delivery
8.9
83
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
7.7
74
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.8
80
Not enough data
6.9
76
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
74
Not enough data
8.0
79
Not enough data
Healthcare HRHide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
Not enough data
8.3
71
Operations
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
7.7
54
Employee RecognitionHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.4
320
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.0
223
Not enough data
8.6
269
Not enough data
8.8
270
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.4
231
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.3
232
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.1
221
Not enough data
8.5
241
Not enough data
8.0
92
Not enough data
8.8
220
Not enough data
9.1
298
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
7.7
17
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
Performance ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
7.5
133
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.7
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
105
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.3
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
85
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
7.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
72
Not enough data
7.3
63
Not enough data
6.8
56
Data
Not enough data
8.1
98
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
95
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
5.5
10
Not enough data
5.5
10
Sales Training and OnboardingHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.9
17
Not enough data
Course Authoring
7.6
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Course Management
7.3
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Onboarding
8.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
HCM SoftwareHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent ManagementHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
RecruitingHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition SuitesHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compensation PlanningHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform - Compensation Planning
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
Additional Features - Compensation Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Fatigue Risk ManagementHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Fatigue Management - Fatigue Risk 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Fatigue Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
Not enough data
7.9
923
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
Not enough data
7.7
237
Not enough data
8.0
193
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
7.7
219
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
728
Not enough data
7.6
536
Not enough data
7.7
380
Not enough data
8.3
809
Not enough data
8.5
740
Not enough data
7.7
589
Not enough data
8.3
797
Not enough data
7.9
686
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
OnboardingHide 29 FeaturesShow 29 Features
Not enough data
7.7
991
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
5.7
9
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
5.8
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.1
244
Not enough data
8.5
358
Not enough data
8.5
363
Not enough data
8.2
185
Not enough data
8.1
258
Not enough data
7.9
257
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
404
Not enough data
7.5
194
Not enough data
7.9
208
Not enough data
8.3
350
Not enough data
8.3
370
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.8
164
Not enough data
7.9
296
Not enough data
8.0
183
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
728
Not enough data
7.6
536
Not enough data
7.7
380
Not enough data
8.3
809
Not enough data
8.5
740
Not enough data
7.7
589
Not enough data
8.3
797
Not enough data
7.9
686
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
7.7
397
Not enough data
8.3
522
AI Agents for HRHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Conversational Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Automation - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Predictive Analytics - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance & Policy - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi‑System Integration - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Intervention - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agent Governance - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment - AI Agents for HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
7.9
67
7.9
56
Course Authoring
9.0
35
8.5
37
7.8
34
8.1
33
8.8
38
8.2
38
8.7
35
8.3
33
Course Delivery
8.3
36
8.5
40
8.6
38
8.0
42
9.0
38
8.5
34
Course Management
6.5
32
7.8
24
8.4
33
8.2
36
8.2
34
8.6
32
8.5
28
8.5
36
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
7.5
20
7.1
29
7.4
23
6.7
29
7.8
21
Interface
7.7
31
8.4
34
7.8
28
8.4
29
Training & eLearning
8.6
56
8.4
35
8.2
60
8.5
40
7.7
52
8.5
37
8.0
45
8.0
29
7.2
43
8.2
34
7.6
56
8.6
38
7.3
51
8.5
36
Generative AI
7.6
22
7.1
8
Feature Not Available
7.1
8
6.7
22
6.7
7
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Employee EngagementHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
Not enough data
8.2
866
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
728
Not enough data
7.6
536
Not enough data
7.7
380
Not enough data
8.3
809
Not enough data
8.5
740
Not enough data
7.7
589
Not enough data
8.3
797
Not enough data
7.9
686
Time TrackingHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.0
646
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.0
570
Not enough data
7.8
331
Not enough data
7.8
252
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.2
366
Administration
Not enough data
8.1
393
Not enough data
8.1
424
Not enough data
7.8
370
Not enough data
8.0
310
Not enough data
8.5
489
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
477
Not enough data
7.7
336
Not enough data
7.7
224
Not enough data
8.3
466
Not enough data
7.6
372
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
AI AgentsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
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
Training eLearningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
7.9
866
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
728
Not enough data
7.6
536
Not enough data
7.7
380
Not enough data
8.3
809
Not enough data
8.5
740
Not enough data
7.7
589
Not enough data
8.3
797
Not enough data
7.9
686
Workforce ManagementHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.1
924
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
728
Not enough data
7.6
536
Not enough data
7.7
380
Not enough data
8.3
809
Not enough data
8.5
740
Not enough data
7.7
589
Not enough data
8.3
797
Not enough data
7.9
686
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
8.0
123
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
8.0
209
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
128
Not enough data
8.1
150
Not enough data
8.5
221
Not enough data
7.7
104
Not enough data
8.2
133
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackboard
Blackboard
UKG Pro
UKG Pro
Blackboard and UKG Pro are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Blackboard
UKG Pro
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
46.4%
UKG Pro
UKG Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
4.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
46.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Blackboard
Blackboard
Higher Education
48.1%
Education Management
18.6%
E-Learning
9.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
18.5%
UKG Pro
UKG Pro
Hospital & Health Care
6.5%
Oil & Energy
5.2%
Hospitality
4.8%
Financial Services
4.6%
Retail
4.3%
Other
74.6%
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UKG Pro
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Discussions
Blackboard
Blackboard 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
I would be curious if the designers have taken to heart the UX concerns that have been raised.
1 Comment
Scott H.
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
API
1 Comment
Shaun B.
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
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UKG Pro
UKG Pro Discussions
What is UltiPro system?
4 Comments
olosola s.
OS
UltiPro is a product of Ultimate Software, a top cloud provider of software for human capital management (HCM). Offering HR, compensation, talent, payroll,...Read more
Can an employee have multiple direct deposits?
3 Comments
BS
YesRead more
How is the best way to get my NTR to file our unemployment reports timely? They were filed late 3 quarters in 2019. Also, how do I get my NTR to communicate with me and answer my emails and/or phone calls. There's been zero comunication.
3 Comments
JE
We track grants by using the project code. We can add as a default the project/grant code in Core if the employee only works one grant. If the employee works...Read more
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