Compare Blackboard and Vevox 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (41.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 1 Users
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
Learn more about BlackboardVevox
Star Rating
(426)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Users
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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 and graded assessments, which helps users stay organized and manage their classes effectively.
- Users say that Vevox stands out for its interactive features, allowing unlimited attendees for live polls and the ability to save and reuse responses, making it a powerful tool for gathering employee feedback and conducting surveys.
- Reviewers mention that while Blackboard has a solid reputation, some users find it challenging to configure to their specific workflows, which can hinder the overall user experience compared to Vevox's more intuitive setup.
- According to verified reviews, Vevox receives high praise for its quality of support, with users highlighting the responsive assistance they receive, which contrasts with Blackboard's more mixed feedback in this area.
- Users appreciate Blackboard's organized platform, which is noted for being student and faculty-friendly, but some feel that its complexity can be overwhelming, especially for new users, unlike Vevox, which is often described as easy to navigate.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Blackboard has a strong market presence, Vevox's focus on real-time assessment and question variety makes it a preferred choice for those looking for dynamic engagement tools in professional settings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableVevox
FREE ACCOUNT
Free Trial
1 Users
Getting started? A generous FREE plan allowing you to experience the power of Vevox
- Up to 100 participants
- Unlimited basic multi-choice polling and Q&A
- Instant Quiz leaderboards
Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Vevox
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
834
9.0
348
Ease of Use
7.8
928
9.2
353
Ease of Setup
7.5
306
9.3
261
Ease of Admin
7.4
203
9.2
135
Quality of Support
7.4
685
9.6
333
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
171
9.5
129
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
835
9.3
332
Features by Category
Account Options
Not enough data
9.0
124
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
120
Not enough data
8.7
122
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
8.5
120
Not enough data
8.9
119
Not enough data
8.2
119
Not enough data
9.3
127
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.8
120
Assessment delivery
8.9
86
9.1
58
8.5
81
9.4
59
7.7
75
8.5
57
Grading and reporting
8.9
82
8.5
56
6.9
76
8.6
55
8.3
82
9.1
56
8.2
82
9.0
55
Administration
7.6
74
8.8
54
8.1
81
9.3
55
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
9.5
241
Not enough data
9.3
211
Not enough data
9.4
219
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Event Support
Not enough data
9.0
191
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
165
Not enough data
8.4
188
Engagement Analytics
Not enough data
9.5
225
Not enough data
9.1
210
Not enough data
9.1
203
Agentic AI - Audience Response
Not enough data
6.9
41
Not enough data
6.9
40
Not enough data
6.7
40
Survey Management
Not enough data
9.4
103
Not enough data
9.3
107
Not enough data
8.6
103
Not enough data
9.1
99
Survey Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
8.5
102
Not enough data
8.0
98
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.9
102
Not enough data
7.7
98
Not enough data
8.8
104
Not enough data
8.7
98
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
7.2
17
Not enough data
7.4
17
Core Features
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Additional Features-
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Interoperability
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.0
36
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.2
37
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
57
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
7.5
12
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
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
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 Basics
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.3
16
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackboard and Vevox 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)
Vevox is categorized as Employee Engagement, Audience Response, Study Tools, Survey, Team Building, and Q&A Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vevox
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%
Higher Education
20.0%
Pharmaceuticals
13.3%
Oil & Energy
7.2%
Events Services
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.0%
Other
49.9%
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 link vevox to microsoft teams
1 Comment
Official Response from Vevox
Hi James,
The Vevox integration with Microsoft Teams is coming very soon, and will be fully integrated into the sidebar of your MS teams calls, so that...Read more
What is Vevox?
1 Comment
Official Response from Vevox
Hello, Vevox is a real-time polling and anonymous Q&A platform for both employee and student engagement. Vevox makes virtual and hybrid meetings unmissable...Read more
What is Vevox app?
1 Comment
Official Response from Vevox
Hello,
Vevox is the number 1 rated polling and Q&A platform for employee and student engagement.
Vevox makes in-person, online and hybrid meetings...Read more
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