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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
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
Learn more about BlackboardOpen LMS
Star Rating
(78)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Open LMSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Blackboard excels in "Course Authoring" with a score of 9.0, highlighting its robust "Course Builder" and "Questions" features, which allow for a highly customizable learning experience. In contrast, Open LMS, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 9.2, with reviewers noting its "Role-Based Templates" as a useful feature but not as comprehensive as Blackboard's offerings.
- Reviewers mention that Blackboard's "Automated Grading" feature stands out with a score of 9.0, making it easier for instructors to manage assessments efficiently. Open LMS, however, has a lower score in this area, which users say can lead to more manual grading tasks, impacting overall efficiency.
- G2 users highlight Blackboard's superior "Analytics Dashboard" with a score of 8.4, which provides detailed insights into student performance. Users on G2 report that Open LMS's dashboard, while functional, lacks some of the depth and customization options that Blackboard offers, scoring only 7.3.
- Users say that Blackboard's "24/7 Availability" is a significant advantage, scoring 9.3, which ensures that learners can access materials anytime. In comparison, Open LMS, with a score of 6.7 in this area, has been noted by reviewers as having occasional downtime, which can disrupt learning.
- Reviewers mention that Open LMS shines in "User, Role, and Access Management," scoring 9.0, which allows for a more tailored user experience. Blackboard, while still effective, scores 8.1, and users report that its management features can be less intuitive, making it harder to navigate for some administrators.
- Users report that Blackboard's "Quality of Support" is rated at 7.4, with many praising the responsiveness of their support team. Open LMS, however, scores slightly higher at 7.6, with reviewers mentioning that they appreciate the personalized assistance and resources available for troubleshooting.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableOpen LMS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Open LMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
828
8.0
56
Ease of Use
7.8
922
7.3
54
Ease of Setup
7.5
301
7.7
30
Ease of Admin
7.4
200
7.6
32
Quality of Support
7.4
680
7.7
53
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
168
8.1
33
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
828
5.5
57
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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Verified
Not enough data
7.5
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
14
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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
9.1
34
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.3
35
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
9.0
37
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
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
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 Open LMS 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)
Open LMS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Open LMS
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
48.0%
Education Management
22.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.7%
Writing and Editing
4.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.0%
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
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
What can an LMS do?
1 Comment
SV
Allows your educational strategy to handle e-learning courses (online), and blended courses, as well as complement face-to-face classes with ed-tech...Read more
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