Compare Blackboard and Totara Learn 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,066)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BlackboardTotara Learn
Star Rating
(78)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Totara LearnSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- 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 this stability and organization, which helps them stay on top of their classes.
- Users say that Totara Learn stands out for its balance of depth and usability, making it intuitive enough for learners to navigate with minimal training. Reviewers highlight features like customizable certificates and good analytics tools that enhance the learning experience.
- According to verified reviews, Blackboard receives praise for its robust course builder, which allows for detailed course creation. Users find it particularly beneficial for organizing course materials, assignments, and grades, contributing to a streamlined educational process.
- Reviewers mention that Totara Learn offers a user-friendly setup, with many noting that it allows for quicker and easier course management. Features like electronic sign-in sheets and the ability to format courses in various ways are frequently highlighted as beneficial.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Blackboard has a solid support system, Totara Learn significantly outshines it in terms of quality of support, with users reporting a more responsive and helpful support network that enhances their overall experience.
- Users report that Blackboard's implementation process is generally smooth, but some find it challenging to configure to their specific needs. In contrast, Totara Learn's flexibility in course setup and management is often praised, allowing for a more tailored approach to learning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableTotara Learn
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Totara Learn
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
836
8.0
53
Ease of Use
7.8
930
7.9
60
Ease of Setup
7.5
307
7.4
34
Ease of Admin
7.4
204
7.7
28
Quality of Support
7.4
686
8.8
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
171
8.8
28
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
837
8.9
51
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.6
82
Not enough data
7.7
77
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.9
84
Not enough data
6.9
76
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
74
Not enough data
8.1
81
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
57
8.2
42
8.2
60
8.1
45
Not enough data
7.2
29
7.7
52
7.8
42
7.2
43
7.6
39
7.6
56
8.5
42
7.3
51
8.1
41
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
Performance reviews
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Goals
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feedback
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.0
36
7.7
41
7.8
34
7.5
38
8.7
40
7.7
43
8.7
35
7.9
41
Course Delivery
8.2
37
8.3
42
8.6
38
7.8
42
9.0
38
8.5
40
Course Management
6.5
32
7.9
37
8.4
33
7.7
42
8.2
34
7.8
40
8.5
28
8.3
16
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
7.0
34
7.1
29
7.1
35
6.7
29
7.2
33
Interface
7.7
31
8.4
40
7.8
28
8.2
39
Training & eLearning
8.6
57
8.2
42
8.2
60
8.1
45
7.7
52
7.8
42
8.0
45
8.2
38
7.2
43
7.6
39
7.6
56
8.5
42
7.3
51
8.1
41
Generative AI
7.6
22
4.0
8
7.5
12
4.0
8
6.7
22
4.0
8
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 Totara Learn are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Unique Categories
Blackboard is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding, Learning Management System (LMS), and Assessment
Totara Learn is categorized as Performance Management and Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Totara Learn
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
18.5%
Computer Software
35.4%
Hospital & Health Care
10.8%
E-Learning
6.2%
Education Management
4.6%
Higher Education
4.6%
Other
38.5%
Alternatives
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
Totara Learn has no discussions with answers
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