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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,059)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about BlackboardKahoot!
Star Rating
(401)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Kahoot!Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Blackboard excels in providing an all-in-one ecosystem, integrating core tools like course content management and graded assessments 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 Kahoot! stands out for its engaging and interactive content, which is particularly appealing to students. Reviewers highlight the platform's ability to encourage participation and study through its ready-made quizzes, making it a fun tool for team-building and educational activities.
- Reviewers mention that Blackboard's implementation process can be more complex compared to Kahoot!, which is noted for its quick and easy setup. Users find Kahoot! to be user-friendly, allowing for fast deployment of quizzes after training sessions, which is ideal for immediate engagement.
- According to verified reviews, Kahoot! outperforms Blackboard in terms of ease of use and administrative capabilities. Users appreciate Kahoot!'s intuitive interface, which simplifies the creation and management of quizzes, while Blackboard users sometimes face challenges in navigating its more extensive features.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Blackboard has a strong presence in the enterprise market, Kahoot! is favored in the mid-market segment for its gamified approach to learning. This makes Kahoot! particularly effective for organizations looking to foster a more dynamic and interactive learning environment.
- Users report that both platforms have their strengths in support, but Kahoot! receives higher marks for quality of support and responsiveness. Reviewers note that Kahoot! provides helpful resources and assistance, enhancing the overall user experience compared to Blackboard's more traditional support structure.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableKahoot!
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Kahoot!
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
830
9.1
335
Ease of Use
7.8
924
9.3
342
Ease of Setup
7.5
303
9.3
100
Ease of Admin
7.4
202
9.5
84
Quality of Support
7.4
682
8.6
238
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
170
8.6
62
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
830
8.8
325
Features by Category
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.4
33
Content
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
9.1
32
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.1
27
Training & eLearning
8.6
56
9.3
32
8.2
60
9.3
31
7.7
52
9.1
30
7.2
43
9.0
28
7.6
56
9.1
29
7.3
51
8.9
31
Assessment delivery
8.9
83
9.1
43
8.5
80
9.6
44
7.7
74
8.8
42
Grading and reporting
8.8
80
9.7
37
6.9
76
9.6
40
8.2
80
9.1
38
8.2
82
9.0
38
Administration
7.6
74
7.8
23
8.0
79
9.3
41
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
9.0
8
|
Verified
7.5
14
|
Verified
9.3
9
|
Verified
8.8
14
|
Verified
9.6
9
|
Verified
8.5
14
|
Verified
9.4
8
|
Verified
7.9
14
|
Verified
9.8
7
|
Verified
Course Management
7.3
13
9.7
10
|
Verified
8.7
14
|
Verified
9.3
10
|
Verified
8.1
14
|
Verified
9.2
6
|
Verified
8.2
13
9.5
7
|
Verified
7.7
14
9.5
7
|
Verified
Platform
8.9
14
|
Verified
9.0
8
|
Verified
8.2
14
|
Verified
9.4
8
|
Verified
8.0
14
|
Verified
9.6
8
|
Verified
Onboarding
8.9
14
|
Verified
9.6
9
|
Verified
8.2
14
|
Verified
9.7
6
|
Verified
8.7
14
|
Verified
9.3
7
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Audience Engagement
Not enough data
9.4
31
Not enough data
9.8
35
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
8.7
21
Event Support
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.0
21
Engagement Analytics
Not enough data
9.4
33
Not enough data
9.2
29
Not enough data
8.7
22
Agentic AI - Audience Response
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Additional Features-
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Interoperability
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.0
35
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.3
36
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
56
9.3
32
8.2
60
9.3
31
7.7
52
9.1
30
8.0
45
Not enough data
7.2
43
9.0
28
7.6
56
9.1
29
7.3
51
8.9
31
Generative AI
7.6
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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 Kahoot! are categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding and Assessment
Unique Categories
Blackboard is categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems, Learning Management System (LMS), and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Kahoot! is categorized as Team Building, Microlearning Platforms, Audience Response, and Study Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kahoot!
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
48.1%
Education Management
18.6%
E-Learning
9.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
18.5%
Education Management
31.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
22.8%
Higher Education
15.1%
E-Learning
6.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
21.2%
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
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
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
Is there any way we can use the Kahoot without the need for wifi or data?
2 Comments
NC
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Is there any way to play challenges in the computer?
2 Comments
SB
Hi Sherly,
I’m a research analyst in the education market at G2. Thanks for a good question — this is one I was curious about myself. Based on my...Read more
Could I increase the number of words for each question? I believe is only 120
2 Comments
NC
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