# Blackboard, Open LMS vs Google Classroom Comparison

| | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,066 | 90 | 1,556 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (46.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (53.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Blackboard

Pros:
- Ease of Use (44 reviews)
- Navigation Ease (25 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (18 reviews)
- Lack of Intuitiveness (11 reviews)

### Open LMS

Pros:
- Helpful (7 reviews)
- Ease of Learning (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Issues (5 reviews)
- Navigation Issues (3 reviews)

### Google Classroom

Pros:
- Assignment Management (10 reviews)
- User-Friendly (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (5 reviews)
- Limited Customization (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (836 reviews) | 8.0 (62 reviews) | 8.9 (1182 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (930 reviews) | 7.4 (60 reviews) | 9.0 (1190 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (307 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 9.1 (298 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.4 (204 reviews) | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 8.9 (263 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.4 (686 reviews) | 7.6 (59 reviews) | 8.7 (1010 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.9 (171 reviews) | 8.0 (39 reviews) | 8.9 (220 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.7 (837 reviews) | 5.7 (62 reviews) | 9.3 (1140 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Blackboard

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Open LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Google Classroom

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blackboard** | 8.2/10 | 98 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Assessment delivery

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Question variety** | 8.9 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time assessment** | 8.6 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-made content** | 7.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Grading and reporting

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated grading** | 8.9 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | 6.9 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics dashboard** | 8.3 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.2 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White-labeling** | 7.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile compatibility** | 8.1 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blackboard** | 7.7/10 | 17 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Process Automation

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Authoring** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Learning** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Generation** | 7.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking & Reporting** | 8.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborative Environment** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Boards Reporting** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Sales Training and Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blackboard** | 8.9/10 | 17 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | 7.6 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Questions** | 7.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customized Learning Paths** | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video simulations** | 7.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments** | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | 8.1 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File support** | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile support** | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 8.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Onboarding

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Coaching** | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programs** | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blackboard** | 7.9/10 | 70 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | 7.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | 8.7 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | 8.2 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | 9.0 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | 6.5 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Varied User Types** | 8.4 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | 8.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | 6.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Course Marketplace** | 7.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | 6.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | 7.7 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multilingual** | 7.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 8.6 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.2 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Creation** | 7.7 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Training** | 8.0 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | 7.2 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 7.6 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Libraries** | 7.3 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms)

**Unique to Blackboard (4):** [Sales Training and Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-training-and-onboarding), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Blackboard | Open LMS | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 15.2% | 13.3% | 29.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.1% | 53.0% | 49.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 46.6% | 33.7% | 21.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Blackboard

- **Higher Education:** 48.2%
- **Education Management:** 18.5%
- **E-Learning:** 9.8%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.4%
- **Internet:** 1.2%
- **Computer Software:** 1.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 0.8%
- **Other:** 12.7%

#### Open LMS

- **Higher Education:** 48.1%
- **Education Management:** 22.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **E-Learning:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.5%
- **Consulting:** 1.2%
- **Research:** 1.2%
- **Religious Institutions:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 6.2%

#### Google Classroom

- **Education Management:** 35.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 22.0%
- **Higher Education:** 14.6%
- **E-Learning:** 7.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.1%
- **Computer Software:** 2.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 0.7%
- **Religious Institutions:** 0.7%
- **Other:** 11.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Blackboard

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1837 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (692 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [Cornerstone Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-learning/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (531 reviews)
- [Kahoot!](https://www.g2.com/products/kahoot/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (405 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (908 reviews)
- [Litmos](https://www.g2.com/products/litmos/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (698 reviews)

### Alternatives to Open LMS

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1837 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (692 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [Tovuti LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/tovuti-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews)
- [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (908 reviews)
- [LearnUpon LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/learnupon-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (253 reviews)
- [Litmos](https://www.g2.com/products/litmos/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (698 reviews)
- [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Classroom

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1837 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (692 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [LearnDash](https://www.g2.com/products/learndash/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Showbie](https://www.g2.com/products/showbie/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [Chamilo LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/chamilo-lms/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Hāpara](https://www.g2.com/products/hapara/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (98 reviews)
- [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (203 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Blackboard

- Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/outdated) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is Blackboard Learn used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-blackboard-learn-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Really great Platform"
- Title: [Is Blackboard Learn Free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-blackboard-learn-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [API](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27778-api) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Asmat,

This is Shaun from G2. If you’re looking for information about APIs in Blackboard Learn, this is a useful website:..."
- Title: [I would be curious if the designers have taken to heart the UX concerns that have been raised.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-would-be-curious-if-the-designers-have-taken-to-heart-the-ux-concerns-that-have-been-raised) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Open LMS

- Title: [What can an LMS do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-an-lms-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Allows your educational strategy to handle e-learning courses (online), and blended courses, as well as complement face-to-face classes with ed-tech..."

### Google Classroom

- Title: [What is Google Classroom used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-classroom-used-for) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Google Classroom is where your teacher or professor sends your homework, powerpoint presentation, recorded session, and some tasks that needed to be done, it..."
- Title: [Is Google classroom free for anyone?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-google-classroom-free-for-anyone) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Unfortunately no, it much be purchased, usually at the school or district level."
- Title: [Is there any way to post illustrative pictures within assignments in the main board?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-to-post-illustrative-pictures-within-assignments-in-the-main-board) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Here are instructions on how to add a photo to an assignment on Android:

Tap the class and then tap the assignment.
Tap Your Work.
To attach an..."
- Title: [Is there a timeline or beta testing for linking Classroom with Records Suites like Skyward?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-timeline-or-beta-testing-for-linking-classroom-with-records-suites-like-skyward) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I am not really sure but I will look into it"
- Title: [What does Google classroom require?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-google-classroom-require) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "a goggle email only"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/blackboard-vs-learning-technologies-group-plc-open-lms-vs-google-classroom)