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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,055)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about BlackboardMoodle
Star Rating
(440)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
Learn more about MoodleSummary
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, making it easier for instructors to create and manage courses effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Moodle shines in Assessments and Practice, achieving a score of 9.4, which indicates a robust variety of assessment options that cater to diverse learning needs.
- G2 users highlight that Blackboard's Quality of Support is rated at 7.4, which some users find lacking compared to Moodle's 7.7, suggesting that users may have a better support experience with Moodle.
- Users on G2 report that Moodle's Content Storage and Management features are superior, with a score of 8.5, allowing for better organization and accessibility of learning materials compared to Blackboard's 7.5.
- Reviewers say that Blackboard's Real-time Assessment feature is highly rated at 8.8, providing immediate feedback to learners, which is a significant advantage for instructors looking to enhance engagement.
- Users mention that Moodle's Mobile Compatibility is rated at 8.8, indicating a more user-friendly experience on mobile devices, which is crucial for learners who prefer accessing content on the go.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableMoodle
Starter
Starting at $200.00
50 Users Per Year
Save time and resources with a MoodleCloud hosted solution. Whether you choose a fast and affordable standard plan or a premium cloud service, our hosting solutions are scalable, reliable, resilient and provide enhanced security and data protection. Plus, you get access to all Moodle’s key features that you need to drive great learning experiences.
- Moodle provides a range of scalable, reliable, and robust hosting solutions for Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace ranging from standard, low cost plans to fully hosted, premium SaaS cloud-based services.
Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Moodle
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
828
8.5
374
Ease of Use
7.8
922
7.7
379
Ease of Setup
7.5
301
7.5
160
Ease of Admin
7.4
200
7.8
158
Quality of Support
7.4
680
7.6
299
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
168
8.6
127
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
828
7.0
368
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
8.2
60
8.4
47
8.0
45
7.9
39
7.2
43
7.9
40
7.6
56
8.3
44
Process Automation
8.4
15
7.6
12
9.0
15
8.2
12
7.3
15
5.6
12
8.0
15
7.2
12
7.6
15
7.9
12
7.8
15
5.3
10
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
6.3
9
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Course Authoring
9.1
34
8.6
35
7.8
34
7.7
33
8.8
37
8.9
38
8.7
35
8.6
34
Course Delivery
8.3
35
8.1
33
8.6
37
8.5
35
9.0
37
9.0
34
Course Management
6.5
32
7.1
32
8.4
33
8.0
33
8.2
34
8.5
32
8.5
28
8.7
30
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
6.2
28
7.1
29
7.8
28
6.7
29
6.8
30
Interface
7.7
31
7.9
31
7.8
28
8.3
32
Training & eLearning
8.6
56
8.9
34
8.2
60
8.4
47
7.7
52
7.9
33
8.0
45
7.9
39
7.2
43
7.9
40
7.6
56
8.3
44
7.3
51
7.6
32
Generative AI
7.6
22
5.9
15
Feature Not Available
5.9
16
6.7
22
5.8
16
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
6.1
11
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
5.5
11
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
5.7
10
Not enough data
5.5
11
Platform Performance - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
7.3
11
Platform Additional Functionality - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
5.2
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
6.5
12
Platform Basics - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
6.3
15
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
6.3
14
AI Capabilities - Talent Assessment
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
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
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 Moodle are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems, Learning Management System (LMS), and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Unique Categories
Blackboard is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding and Assessment
Moodle is categorized as Ethics and Compliance Learning, Training Management Systems, and Talent Assessment
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Moodle
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
36.2%
Education Management
21.7%
E-Learning
9.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Other
22.1%
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
What is Moodle software used for?
2 Comments
Official Response from Moodle
Hello
Moodle is an open-source learning management system that helps you improve your teaching and learner outcomes. Its used by over 300 million people in...Read more
Is Moodle really free?
2 Comments
AJ
Well, it is a free software but there costs to use it. The central point is that the cost reverts directly to knowledge and competence installed in the...Read more
How do I receive emails about the latest notifications?
1 Comment
CM
Hey Sonal Ravi
To receive email notifications, you'd have to set up your communication preferences on your Moodle profile.
Depending on the theme that...Read more
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