# Chamilo LMS, Open LMS vs Blackboard Comparison

| | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 90 | 1,066 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (64.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (53.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $0 Forever | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Chamilo LMS

Pros:
- Community Engagement (1 reviews)
- Continuous Development (1 reviews)


### Open LMS

Pros:
- Helpful (7 reviews)
- Ease of Learning (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Issues (5 reviews)
- Navigation Issues (3 reviews)

### Blackboard

Pros:
- Ease of Use (48 reviews)
- Navigation Ease (27 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (24 reviews)
- Missing Features (15 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (62 reviews) | 8.3 (836 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 7.4 (60 reviews) | 7.8 (930 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 7.5 (307 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 7.4 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 7.6 (59 reviews) | 7.4 (686 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (39 reviews) | 7.9 (171 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (15 reviews) | 5.7 (62 reviews) | 6.7 (837 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Chamilo LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Chamilo LMS

Price: $0 Forever

Description: Chamilo LMS is Free Software (Open Source).
Download this version from our website and install it on your server at no cost. Your server, your responsibility.


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/chamilo-lms/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Open LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Blackboard

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 8.2/10 | 98 |

#### Assessment delivery

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Question variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 
| **Real-time assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (82 reviews) | 
| **Pre-made content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (77 reviews) | 

#### Grading and reporting

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (84 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (76 reviews) | 
| **Analytics dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (82 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (83 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (74 reviews) | 
| **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (81 reviews) | 

### Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 7.7/10 | 17 |

#### Process Automation

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 
| **Online Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Certificate Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Tracking & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Collaborative Environment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Boards Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 

### Sales Training and Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 8.9/10 | 17 |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Questions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Video simulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Onboarding

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Coaching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Programs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | 8.9/10 | 7 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 7.9/10 | 70 |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (37 reviews) | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (32 reviews) | 
| **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (29 reviews) | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (29 reviews) | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (31 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (28 reviews) | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (57 reviews) | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (60 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 
| **Customer Training** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (45 reviews) | 
| **Manager Portals** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (43 reviews) | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 7.6 (56 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (51 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (22 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems)



**Unique to Blackboard (3):** [Sales Training and Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-training-and-onboarding), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 64.7% | 13.3% | 15.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 23.5% | 53.0% | 38.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.8% | 33.7% | 46.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Chamilo LMS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 29.4%
- **Higher Education:** 11.8%
- **E-Learning:** 11.8%
- **Computer Software:** 11.8%
- **Research:** 5.9%
- **Public Policy:** 5.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.9%
- **Internet:** 5.9%
- **Information Services:** 5.9%
- **Government Administration:** 5.9%

#### Open LMS

- **Higher Education:** 48.1%
- **Education Management:** 22.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **E-Learning:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.5%
- **Consulting:** 1.2%
- **Research:** 1.2%
- **Religious Institutions:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 6.2%

#### Blackboard

- **Higher Education:** 48.2%
- **Education Management:** 18.5%
- **E-Learning:** 9.8%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.4%
- **Internet:** 1.2%
- **Computer Software:** 1.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 0.8%
- **Other:** 12.7%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Chamilo LMS

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1836 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1554 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (684 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [LearnDash](https://www.g2.com/products/learndash/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [LearnWorlds](https://www.g2.com/products/learnworlds/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (378 reviews)

### Alternatives to Open LMS

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1836 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (684 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [Tovuti LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/tovuti-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews)
- [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1554 reviews)
- [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (902 reviews)
- [Litmos](https://www.g2.com/products/litmos/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (698 reviews)
- [LearnUpon LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/learnupon-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (252 reviews)

### Alternatives to Blackboard

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1836 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (684 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [Cornerstone Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-learning/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (531 reviews)
- [Kahoot!](https://www.g2.com/products/kahoot/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (405 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (902 reviews)
- [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1554 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Chamilo LMS

- Title: [In the roadmap, for which would you natively have the deployment of the APP for mobiles?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26552-en-el-roadmap-para-cual-tendrian-nativamente-el-despligue-de-app-para-moviles) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Juan Pablo,

In the last few months, we have been fully engaged with the development of the web application. We hope to release a version 2.0 in the..."
- Title: [call logout method from another domain](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24594-call-logout-method-from-another-domain) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "In the next version of Chamilo 1.11.12, there will be a SSO Oauth2 plugin that will enable to configurer the SSO with laravel.
There is no endpoint to call..."
- Title: [A free LMS? What's the trick?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/a-free-lms-what-s-the-trick) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The list of features is simply too long to cover. Why not give it a try? Go to https://campus.chamilo.org, create a teacher account and get cracking, or try..."
- Title: [Can you brand Chemilo with your own company logo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-brand-chemilo-with-your-own-company-logo) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,

It is quite easy to change the default Chamilo LMS logo, just follow the steps described in this video: https://youtu.be/GA0Yw8AVp8U"

### Open LMS

- Title: [What can an LMS do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-an-lms-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Allows your educational strategy to handle e-learning courses (online), and blended courses, as well as complement face-to-face classes with ed-tech..."

### Blackboard

- Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/outdated) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is Blackboard Learn used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-blackboard-learn-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Really great Platform"
- Title: [Is Blackboard Learn Free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-blackboard-learn-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [API](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27778-api) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Asmat,

This is Shaun from G2. If you’re looking for information about APIs in Blackboard Learn, this is a useful website:..."
- Title: [I would be curious if the designers have taken to heart the UX concerns that have been raised.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-would-be-curious-if-the-designers-have-taken-to-heart-the-ux-concerns-that-have-been-raised) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

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