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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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No pricing available
Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,059)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 BlackboardNovoEd
Star Rating
(39)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Blackboard provides a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates essential tools like course content management, graded assessments, and discussion boards, making it a reliable choice for institutions looking for a stable platform. Users appreciate the organization it offers, stating it helps them stay on top of their classes.
- Users say NovoEd excels in content engagement, allowing for various formats and interactions that enhance the learning experience. Reviewers highlight the platform's ability to provide individual feedback from course coaches, which fosters a more personalized learning environment.
- According to verified reviews, Blackboard faces challenges with user experience, particularly in ease of setup and administration, where it falls short compared to NovoEd. Users have noted that while Blackboard is functional, it can be less intuitive than its competitors.
- Reviewers mention that NovoEd's simplicity in content management is a significant advantage, with features like drag-and-drop functionality and the ability to time-release materials for self-paced courses. This flexibility is particularly appreciated by users who value interactive learning.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Blackboard has a larger market presence, its overall satisfaction scores are lower than NovoEd's. This suggests that despite its widespread use, users may be seeking alternatives that better meet their needs.
- Users report that NovoEd's support quality is notably higher, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This contrasts with Blackboard, where some users have expressed concerns about the quality of support they receive.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableNovoEd
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
NovoEd
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
830
8.8
23
Ease of Use
7.8
924
9.0
24
Ease of Setup
7.5
303
8.3
19
Ease of Admin
7.4
202
8.0
20
Quality of Support
7.4
682
8.7
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
170
8.4
19
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
830
9.5
22
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
74
Not enough data
8.0
79
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
7.7
52
8.5
12
|
Verified
7.3
51
7.2
9
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
56
7.2
12
|
Verified
8.2
60
7.7
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
10
7.7
52
8.5
12
|
Verified
7.2
43
6.9
9
|
Verified
7.6
56
6.8
11
|
Verified
7.3
51
7.2
9
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
|
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
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
9.0
35
8.3
5
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.8
38
8.0
5
8.7
35
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.6
38
7.7
5
9.0
38
8.0
5
Course Management
6.5
32
7.3
5
8.4
33
7.7
5
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
Not enough data
7.1
29
Feature Not Available
6.7
29
Not enough data
Interface
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
56
7.2
12
|
Verified
8.2
60
7.7
11
|
Verified
7.7
52
8.5
12
|
Verified
8.0
45
Not enough data
7.2
43
6.9
9
|
Verified
7.6
56
6.8
11
|
Verified
7.3
51
7.2
9
|
Verified
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 NovoEd 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)
NovoEd is categorized as Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), Online Learning Platform, and Course Authoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NovoEd
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
48.1%
Education Management
18.6%
E-Learning
9.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
18.5%
E-Learning
15.8%
Education Management
13.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.9%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.3%
Management Consulting
5.3%
Other
52.6%
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
NovoEd has no discussions with answers
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