Compare Blackboard and ExamSoft 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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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
Learn more about BlackboardExamSoft
Star Rating
(76)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Blackboard excels in providing an all-in-one ecosystem, integrating core tools like course content management, graded assessments, and discussion boards into a single platform. Users appreciate how this organization helps them stay on top of their classes, making it a reliable choice for educational institutions.
- Users say that ExamSoft shines in its ability to streamline item analysis and accreditation reporting, significantly reducing the time needed for these tasks. Reviewers highlight the ease of accessing organized files, which can be quickly downloaded in various formats, enhancing efficiency in assessment management.
- According to verified reviews, Blackboard receives high marks for its user-friendly interface, with many users noting that it is both student and faculty-friendly. The platform's intuitive design helps users keep all course materials, assignments, and grades in one place, fostering a more organized learning environment.
- Reviewers mention that ExamSoft's automated grading capabilities are impressive, with a strong focus on data analytics. Users appreciate the detailed insights provided by the analytics dashboard, which aids in understanding test performance and improving future assessments.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Blackboard has a solid support system, ExamSoft's support quality is rated higher. Users have noted that ExamSoft's support team is responsive and effective, which can be crucial for institutions needing timely assistance during critical assessment periods.
- Users express mixed feelings about the ease of setup for both platforms. While Blackboard offers a more straightforward onboarding process, some users find ExamSoft's setup to be slightly more challenging, though they appreciate the depth of features available once fully implemented.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableExamSoft
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
ExamSoft
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
834
8.2
53
Ease of Use
7.8
928
7.7
53
Ease of Setup
7.5
306
7.0
19
Ease of Admin
7.4
203
7.6
19
Quality of Support
7.4
685
8.1
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
171
8.1
15
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
835
7.3
47
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.9
86
8.2
14
8.5
81
8.3
13
7.7
75
3.6
7
Grading and reporting
8.9
82
9.6
14
6.9
76
Feature Not Available
8.3
82
9.4
15
8.2
82
9.4
15
Administration
7.6
74
Feature Not Available
8.1
81
7.8
9
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
|
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
Generative AI
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
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 ExamSoft are categorized as Assessment
Unique Categories
Blackboard is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Learning Management System (LMS), and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
ExamSoft has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ExamSoft
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%
Higher Education
44.0%
Education Management
22.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.7%
Medical Practice
6.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Other
14.7%
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
Can ExamSoft detect cheating?
2 Comments
SW
Yes, I believe it can be an aid to detect cheating. I had 2 students that had multiple wrong math-type answers and I felt it unusual that 2 students would...Read more
Can Examplify record you?
1 Comment
JM
No. Unless you purchase the proctoring option with ExamSoft. Without it, Examplify requires that all apps are restricted during its use.Read more
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