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Market Segments
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
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Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,064)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(93)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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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, stable platform. Users appreciate how this organization helps them stay on top of their classes.
- Users say that Lambda Suite stands out for its versatility and customization options, allowing organizations to tailor the e-learning experience to their unique needs. This flexibility is highlighted by reviewers who mention its strong analytics capabilities for tracking learner performance.
- Reviewers mention that Blackboard has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its reliability and user-friendliness. Many users find it easy to keep everything organized, which enhances their learning experience.
- According to verified reviews, Lambda Suite shines in customer support, receiving high praise for its responsiveness and quality. Users feel that the platform has been a good partner in their business, which is a significant advantage for organizations seeking reliable assistance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Blackboard has a robust feature set, some users experience challenges with specific workflows, indicating that it may not always meet every user's unique requirements as effectively as Lambda Suite.
- Users report that Lambda Suite's automated reporting and scalability features are particularly beneficial for growing organizations, making it a strong contender for those looking to enhance their training capabilities without compromising on quality.
Pricing
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Blackboard
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- AWS Hosting
Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Lambda Suite
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
834
8.4
60
Ease of Use
7.8
928
8.3
61
Ease of Setup
7.5
306
7.9
35
Ease of Admin
7.4
203
7.9
46
Quality of Support
7.4
685
9.5
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
171
9.4
46
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
835
8.3
56
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
7.7
75
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.9
82
Not enough data
6.9
76
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
74
Not enough data
8.1
81
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
Course Authoring
7.6
14
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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
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Course Management
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
9.0
5
Platform Customization
Not enough data
7.3
5
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.0
36
8.7
13
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.7
40
8.3
14
8.7
35
8.2
12
Course Delivery
8.2
37
9.2
11
8.6
38
8.3
12
9.0
38
9.0
10
Course Management
6.5
32
7.9
7
8.4
33
8.8
13
8.2
34
9.0
13
8.5
28
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
8.3
5
7.1
29
7.8
6
6.7
29
Not enough data
Interface
7.7
31
9.3
10
7.8
28
8.1
8
Training & eLearning
8.6
57
8.6
13
8.2
60
9.0
14
7.7
52
8.7
14
8.0
45
8.5
8
7.2
43
8.1
9
7.6
56
8.8
13
7.3
51
9.1
11
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 Lambda Suite are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems and Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Blackboard is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding, Assessment, and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Lambda Suite is categorized as Online Learning Platform
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lambda Suite
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
15.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
12.1%
Hospital & Health Care
8.8%
E-Learning
7.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Other
49.5%
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
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