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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (87.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$99.00 Per Month
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 BlackboardLearnWorlds
Star Rating
(376)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that LearnWorlds excels in content creation, with a score of 9.0 compared to Blackboard's 7.5. Reviewers mention that the intuitive Course Builder feature allows for easy drag-and-drop functionality, making it simpler to create engaging courses.
- Reviewers mention that LearnWorlds offers superior customer support, scoring 9.6 against Blackboard's 7.4. Users on G2 highlight the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which significantly enhances the user experience.
- G2 users report that LearnWorlds provides a more user-friendly interface, with an ease of use score of 8.9 compared to Blackboard's 7.7. Reviewers say that the streamlined navigation and design make it easier for both instructors and learners to access content.
- Users say that LearnWorlds shines in its assessment delivery capabilities, scoring 8.9 for question variety and real-time assessment, while Blackboard's scores are lower. Reviewers mention that the variety of assessment types available helps in better evaluating learner performance.
- Reviewers mention that LearnWorlds has a more robust analytics dashboard, scoring 9.1 compared to Blackboard's 8.4. Users report that the detailed tracking and reporting features provide valuable insights into learner progress and course effectiveness.
- Users on G2 report that LearnWorlds offers better integration options, with a score of 8.3 compared to Blackboard's 7.9. Reviewers say that the ability to connect with various third-party tools enhances the overall functionality of the platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableLearnWorlds
Pro Trainer
$99.00
Per Month
For experienced course creators, solopreneurs and small businesses in the elearning market selling online courses or delivering training.
- Everything in the Starter plan plus:
- No Transaction Fees
- 5 Admins / Instructors
Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
LearnWorlds
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
828
8.9
272
Ease of Use
7.8
922
8.8
277
Ease of Setup
7.5
301
8.5
237
Ease of Admin
7.4
200
8.7
232
Quality of Support
7.4
680
9.6
272
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
168
9.3
224
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
828
9.4
259
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
Training & eLearning
7.7
52
9.0
94
7.3
51
8.4
85
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
8.4
15
9.0
13
9.0
15
9.3
12
7.3
15
8.9
12
8.0
15
9.1
13
7.6
15
8.9
12
7.8
15
9.1
9
Course Authoring
7.6
14
|
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.5
61
Training & Learning
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.5
56
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.6
60
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
33
Not enough data
7.9
33
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
75
Not enough data
9.3
74
Course Management
Not enough data
9.3
84
Not enough data
9.3
82
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
58
Not enough data
9.0
79
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
9.4
87
Platform Customization
Not enough data
9.0
70
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
36
7.8
34
Feature Not Available
8.8
37
8.7
36
8.7
35
Feature Not Available
Course Delivery
8.3
35
8.4
35
8.6
37
8.7
33
9.0
37
8.9
30
Course Management
6.5
32
7.1
30
8.4
33
8.6
33
8.2
34
8.6
33
8.5
28
Feature Not Available
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
8.2
31
7.1
29
8.5
28
6.7
29
8.3
31
Interface
7.7
31
8.5
33
7.8
28
7.4
26
Training & eLearning
8.6
56
8.7
34
8.2
60
8.8
34
7.7
52
9.0
94
8.0
45
8.8
29
7.2
43
8.7
32
7.6
56
8.6
30
7.3
51
8.4
85
Generative AI
7.6
22
8.3
24
Feature Not Available
8.2
24
6.7
22
Feature Not Available
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 LearnWorlds are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems, Learning Management System (LMS), and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
LearnWorlds
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%
E-Learning
18.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
12.2%
Education Management
8.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.8%
Higher Education
5.4%
Other
48.9%
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
How did you get the Social Media links to work?
1 Comment
Official Response from LearnWorlds
Hi Kim,
Thanks for reaching out! I checked your social media links from incognito mode and seem to work. If you are still experiencing this issue, please...Read more
What are the best tips or resources you've got for helping me navigate email integrations with ConvertKit?
1 Comment
Official Response from LearnWorlds
Hi there, great question! Come and join us for a live Q&A session with members of the LearnWorlds Support team. You can reserve your spot here...Read more
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