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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,056)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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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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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Blackboard excels in its Course Authoring capabilities, particularly with its Course Builder feature, which received a high score of 9.0. In contrast, Lambda Suite's Course Builder scored slightly lower at 8.7, indicating that Blackboard may offer a more robust authoring experience.
- Reviewers mention that Lambda Suite shines in Quality of Support, achieving an impressive score of 9.5 compared to Blackboard's 7.4. Users on G2 appreciate Lambda Suite's responsive customer service, which can be crucial for organizations needing timely assistance.
- G2 users highlight that Blackboard's Assessment Delivery features, such as Question Variety and Real-time Assessment, scored 8.9 and 8.8 respectively, making it a strong choice for institutions focused on diverse assessment methods. Lambda Suite, while competent, does not match this level of variety.
- Users say that Lambda Suite's Generative AI features, particularly AI Text Generation and AI Text Summarization, are well-received, with scores of 7.7 and 7.5. In comparison, Blackboard's generative AI features are less robust, indicating that Lambda Suite may be better suited for organizations looking to leverage AI in their learning environments.
- Reviewers mention that Blackboard's Tracking & Reporting capabilities are solid, with a score of 8.5, but Lambda Suite's overall reporting features, including Analytics Dashboard, scored higher at 8.4, suggesting that users may find Lambda Suite's reporting tools more comprehensive and user-friendly.
- Users on G2 report that Lambda Suite offers better Course Management features, particularly in Certifications and Gamification, scoring 9.0 and 7.9 respectively, compared to Blackboard's lower scores. This indicates that Lambda Suite may provide a more engaging and effective course management experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
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Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Lambda Suite
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
828
8.4
60
Ease of Use
7.8
922
8.3
61
Ease of Setup
7.5
301
7.9
35
Ease of Admin
7.4
200
7.9
46
Quality of Support
7.4
680
9.5
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
168
9.4
46
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
828
8.3
56
Features by Category
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
73
Not enough data
8.0
79
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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Not enough data
7.5
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
14
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
14
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Verified
Not enough data
Course Management
7.3
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
14
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Verified
Not enough data
Onboarding
8.9
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.2
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
14
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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
9.1
34
8.7
13
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.8
37
8.3
14
8.7
35
8.2
12
Course Delivery
8.3
35
9.2
11
8.6
37
8.3
12
9.0
37
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
56
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
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 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
48.0%
Education Management
18.6%
E-Learning
9.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
18.5%
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
Lambda Suite has no discussions with answers
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