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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 1 Users
Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,055)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 BlackboardVevox
Star Rating
(392)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.8% 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.
- Users report that Vevox excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2 compared to Blackboard's 7.8. Reviewers mention that Vevox's intuitive interface and straightforward navigation make it easier for both instructors and students to engage with the platform.
- Reviewers mention that Vevox offers superior quality of support, scoring 9.6 against Blackboard's 7.4. Users on G2 highlight the responsiveness and helpfulness of Vevox's support team, often resolving issues quickly and effectively.
- Users say that Vevox shines in real-time assessment capabilities, achieving a score of 9.5 compared to Blackboard's 8.5. Reviewers appreciate Vevox's interactive polling and feedback features, which enhance classroom engagement and provide immediate insights.
- G2 users report that Vevox's analytics dashboard is more user-friendly, scoring 9.2 versus Blackboard's 8.2. Reviewers mention that the visual representation of data in Vevox helps educators easily track student performance and engagement metrics.
- Users on G2 highlight that Vevox's mobile compatibility is superior, with a score of 9.3 compared to Blackboard's 8.0. Reviewers mention that the mobile app allows for seamless participation in polls and quizzes, making it convenient for students on the go.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms offer automated grading, Blackboard scores slightly higher at 8.8 compared to Vevox's 8.6. However, users say that Vevox's grading features are still effective and user-friendly, particularly for formative assessments.
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
8.2
828
9.0
321
Ease of Use
7.8
922
9.3
327
Ease of Setup
7.5
301
9.3
238
Ease of Admin
7.4
200
9.3
121
Quality of Support
7.4
680
9.6
307
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
168
9.6
116
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
828
9.4
306
Features by Category
Account Options
Not enough data
9.0
121
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
118
Not enough data
8.7
120
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.9
117
Not enough data
8.2
117
Not enough data
9.3
123
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
8.5
116
Not enough data
8.8
117
Assessment delivery
8.9
83
9.0
55
8.5
80
9.4
57
7.7
74
8.5
55
Grading and reporting
8.8
80
8.5
54
6.9
76
8.5
52
8.2
80
9.1
55
8.2
82
9.0
54
Administration
7.6
73
8.7
53
8.0
79
9.3
54
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
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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
226
Not enough data
9.3
201
Not enough data
9.4
211
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Event Support
Not enough data
9.0
185
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
162
Not enough data
8.5
177
Engagement Analytics
Not enough data
9.5
219
Not enough data
9.1
206
Not enough data
9.2
198
Agentic AI - Audience Response
Not enough data
6.9
39
Not enough data
6.9
38
Not enough data
6.7
38
Survey Management
Not enough data
9.3
102
Not enough data
9.3
104
Not enough data
8.6
101
Not enough data
9.1
98
Survey Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
104
Not enough data
8.5
101
Not enough data
8.0
96
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.9
101
Not enough data
7.6
97
Not enough data
8.7
102
Not enough data
8.7
97
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
6.7
17
Not enough data
7.0
16
Not enough data
7.2
16
Core Features
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Additional Features-
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Interoperability
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.1
34
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.3
35
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
9.0
37
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
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
8.9
16
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
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Platform
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.3
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
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
48.0%
Education Management
18.6%
E-Learning
9.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
18.5%
Higher Education
18.9%
Pharmaceuticals
13.2%
Oil & Energy
7.4%
Events Services
6.1%
Information Technology and Services
3.9%
Other
50.5%
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
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
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
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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