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Compare Cornerstone Learning and D2L Brightspace 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (74.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
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Cornerstone Learning
Star Rating
(516)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (74.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about Cornerstone LearningD2L Brightspace
Star Rating
(623)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about D2L BrightspaceCornerstone Learning vs D2L Brightspace
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found D2L Brightspace easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with D2L Brightspace overall.
- Reviewers felt that D2L Brightspace meets the needs of their business better than Cornerstone Learning.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that D2L Brightspace is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of D2L Brightspace over Cornerstone Learning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
D2L Brightspace
Brightspace Core
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Brightspace Core is the foundation of your learning platform and your gateway to
continuous innovation. Brightspace Core combines the powerful tools, services, and
support you need to deliver a best-in-class teaching and learning experience- all in one convenient package.
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- Accommodations and Special Access
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Cornerstone Learning
No trial information availableD2L Brightspace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
376
8.6
494
Ease of Use
7.6
394
8.4
500
Ease of Setup
6.6
314
8.1
284
Ease of Admin
6.9
339
8.3
282
Quality of Support
6.9
364
8.4
449
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
331
8.9
260
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
366
8.5
471
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
7.4
142
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Verified
8.9
102
8.2
174
|
Verified
8.7
105
7.1
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
110
|
Verified
8.8
107
7.4
136
|
Verified
8.2
81
7.9
161
|
Verified
8.6
100
7.6
144
|
Verified
8.2
92
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
7.1
97
8.7
103
6.8
90
8.3
97
7.0
169
8.9
104
7.8
179
8.8
104
Course Delivery
7.9
124
8.5
100
7.8
188
8.8
107
8.4
181
8.9
104
Course Management
6.4
89
8.3
99
7.9
154
8.7
100
7.2
112
8.6
94
8.2
126
8.7
90
LMS Marketplace
7.0
45
7.2
67
7.7
61
7.5
67
7.8
57
7.6
69
Interface
8.1
102
8.5
90
7.9
84
8.4
89
Training & eLearning
7.4
142
|
Verified
8.9
102
8.2
174
|
Verified
8.7
105
7.1
110
|
Verified
8.8
107
7.8
136
8.7
94
7.4
136
|
Verified
8.2
81
7.9
161
|
Verified
8.6
100
7.6
144
|
Verified
8.2
92
Generative AI
3.9
6
6.6
38
4.2
6
6.4
38
4.2
6
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Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
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
Cornerstone Learning and D2L Brightspace are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Cornerstone Learning is categorized as Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)
D2L Brightspace is categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cornerstone Learning
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
D2L Brightspace
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
Hospital & Health Care
10.4%
Financial Services
7.6%
Retail
4.9%
Higher Education
4.7%
Insurance
4.1%
Other
68.3%
Higher Education
61.5%
Education Management
15.2%
E-Learning
6.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.2%
Other
11.5%
Discussions
Is there a sand box for new users to play with?
2 Comments
MV
Hi Melissa,
As a CSOD customer you will get acces to 2 environments, where indeed the second one could be seen as a sandbox to test out your learning paths...Read more
External Certificates
2 Comments
DH
Hey, Sławomir.
There's an option that can be enabled on the learners Transcript to "Add External Training" and this allows adding of attachments. You can...Read more
When will Suggestion City's structure or way of accepting changes to request be changed?
1 Comment
TA
Hello,
I think beside the post creating in suggestion city, voting and promoting, an important role will play your CSOD CSM.
But you are right, it would...Read more
Is Brightspace and d2l the same?
3 Comments
SI
Brightspace is the name of the Learning Management Ssytem made by the company D2L.Read more
What is Brightspace platform?
3 Comments
TB
A learning management system — you can distribute courses or training to students or employees using videos, live classrooms, documents, etc. Students can...Read more
Who uses Brightspace?
2 Comments
DF
Users at Maine Virtual Academy include students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.Read more
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