Compare Blackboard and Litmos 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.2% of reviews)
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Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,064)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(696)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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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 platform. Users appreciate how this organization helps them stay on top of their classes.
- Users say that Litmos stands out for its exceptional support, with many highlighting the direct assistance from Customer Success Managers and the ease of the implementation process. Reviewers noted that having a dedicated guide during setup made the transition smooth and efficient.
- According to verified reviews, Litmos is praised for its user-friendly content creation capabilities. Users enjoy the flexibility to create their own content and access thousands of pre-prepared courses through LITMOS Heroes, which enhances their internal culture while promoting staff development.
- Reviewers mention that while Blackboard is generally user-friendly, some users have faced challenges with configuration and setup. Despite this, many appreciate the platform's stability and the ability to keep everything organized in one place.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Litmos has a slight edge in ease of use and setup, with users reporting a more intuitive experience compared to Blackboard. This ease of use is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to onboard new users quickly.
- Users express that both platforms meet their requirements effectively, but Litmos tends to receive higher satisfaction ratings overall. This is reflected in its G2 Score, which indicates a stronger market presence and user satisfaction compared to Blackboard.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableLitmos
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Litmos
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
834
8.3
583
Ease of Use
7.8
928
8.5
591
Ease of Setup
7.5
306
8.4
470
Ease of Admin
7.4
203
8.3
514
Quality of Support
7.4
685
8.3
570
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
171
8.6
498
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
835
8.0
572
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
Training & eLearning
7.7
52
8.0
318
7.3
51
8.1
323
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
5.1
13
Not enough data
5.1
13
Training & eLearning
7.2
43
7.9
301
7.3
51
8.1
323
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
|
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
7.1
38
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
8.1
39
Training & Learning
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
8.5
39
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
8.1
44
Not enough data
7.6
41
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.0
10
Not enough data
5.8
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.3
39
Not enough data
8.2
43
Not enough data
7.4
39
Not enough data
7.9
39
Not enough data
7.5
38
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.0
37
Not enough data
7.4
37
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.3
37
Not enough data
7.2
37
Not enough data
7.2
37
Not enough data
6.1
35
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.8
36
Not enough data
6.6
35
Not enough data
6.7
35
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.8
39
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
7.5
38
Course Authoring
9.0
36
8.1
277
7.8
34
7.0
203
8.7
40
8.0
293
8.7
35
7.6
232
Course Delivery
8.2
37
8.5
300
8.6
38
8.0
293
9.0
38
7.9
251
Course Management
6.5
32
7.0
218
8.4
33
7.8
271
8.2
34
8.0
256
8.5
28
8.2
216
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
6.3
142
7.1
29
6.6
155
6.7
29
6.4
145
Interface
7.7
31
8.1
216
7.8
28
7.5
159
Training & eLearning
8.6
57
8.3
328
8.2
60
8.4
343
7.7
52
8.0
318
8.0
45
8.0
262
7.2
43
7.9
301
7.6
56
7.9
325
7.3
51
8.1
323
Generative AI
7.6
22
5.9
49
7.5
12
5.9
49
6.7
22
5.8
49
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
5.5
28
Not enough data
5.9
29
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 Litmos are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Blackboard is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding, Learning Management System (LMS), Assessment, and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Litmos is categorized as Course Authoring, eLearning Content, Ethics and Compliance Learning, and Customer Education
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Litmos
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%
Computer Software
9.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.9%
Financial Services
3.5%
Other
69.6%
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 do I use this program to its maximum potential?
3 Comments
KP
Chances are you are using this software as part of your overall customer solution. If that is the case, I would recommend investing time to create single...Read more
Do I have to download any software?
1 Comment
CM
No! There is no software to download, Litmos is a hosted on-demand training system. You can build, deliver and track training from anywhere you have access...Read more
How do I print out gamification badges?
1 Comment
VM
Mary Anne, It appears this hasn't been answered. My understanding is badges can't be printed (like a certificate) but they can be reported on. Check out...Read more
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