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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
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 BlackboardPoll Everywhere
Star Rating
(63)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Blackboard excels in providing an all-in-one ecosystem for educational institutions, 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 Poll Everywhere stands out for its ability to make classes more interactive and engaging. Educators frequently highlight its effectiveness in gauging student understanding and providing quick feedback, making learning more dynamic and enjoyable.
- Reviewers mention that while Blackboard has a robust feature set, some users find it challenging to navigate at times. However, they still value the platform's stability and institutional support, which contributes to a consistent user experience.
- According to verified reviews, Poll Everywhere's beautifully designed interface is a significant draw, with users noting that it adds fun to live events and classes. This focus on user experience helps create a lively atmosphere, which is particularly beneficial in educational settings.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Blackboard's implementation process can be more complex compared to Poll Everywhere, which is praised for its ease of setup. Users appreciate Poll Everywhere's straightforward onboarding, allowing them to quickly integrate it into their teaching routines.
- Users report that while both platforms have their strengths, Blackboard's overall user satisfaction is higher, as reflected in its G2 Score. However, Poll Everywhere's focus on mobile compatibility and user engagement features makes it a strong contender for those prioritizing interactivity in their sessions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availablePoll Everywhere
Intro
Free
For those looking to get started with Poll Everywhere
- 25 max audience size
- Add unlimited sub-users
- Create unlimited questions
Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Poll Everywhere
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
830
9.2
52
Ease of Use
7.8
924
8.8
52
Ease of Setup
7.5
303
8.4
23
Ease of Admin
7.4
202
8.4
21
Quality of Support
7.4
682
8.3
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
170
8.2
19
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
830
8.8
50
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
9.7
5
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
Audience Engagement
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Event Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
6
Engagement Analytics
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Agentic AI - Audience Response
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Course Authoring
9.0
35
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
Course Management
6.5
32
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
Not enough data
7.1
29
Not enough data
6.7
29
Not enough data
Interface
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
7.7
52
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.3
51
Not enough data
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 Poll Everywhere are categorized as Assessment
Unique Categories
Blackboard is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Learning Management System (LMS), and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Poll Everywhere is categorized as Audience Response
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Poll Everywhere
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%
Higher Education
27.4%
Education Management
16.1%
Hospital & Health Care
8.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.2%
Other
40.3%
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
Poll Everywhere has no discussions with answers
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