# Cornerstone Learning, Viva Learning vs Blackboard Comparison | | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 531 | 17 | 1,066 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (73.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Please request a custom quote | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cornerstone Learning Pros: - Customer Support (7 reviews) - Ease of Use (6 reviews) Cons: - Inadequate Reporting (3 reviews) - Poor Reporting (3 reviews) ### Viva Learning **Not enough data** ### Blackboard Pros: - Ease of Use (48 reviews) - Navigation Ease (27 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (24 reviews) - Missing Features (15 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (385 reviews) | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (836 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (403 reviews) | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 7.8 (930 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 6.6 (322 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 7.5 (307 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 6.9 (340 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 7.4 (204 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 6.9 (371 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 7.4 (686 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (332 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (171 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (374 reviews) | 10.0 (14 reviews) | 6.7 (837 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cornerstone Learning #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Custom Price: Please request a custom quote [Learn more about Cornerstone Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-learning/reviews) #### Free Trial No ### Viva Learning #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Blackboard #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Assessment | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Viva Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Blackboard** | 8.2/10 | 98 | #### Assessment delivery | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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) | ### Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cornerstone Learning** | 7.9/10 | 202 | | **Viva Learning** | 8.6/10 | 12 | | **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **Assessments and Practice** | 7.4 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (57 reviews) | | **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.2 (177 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (60 reviews) | | **Social Learning** | 7.1 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Creation** | 7.1 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | | **Manager Portals** | 7.5 (138 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 7.2 (43 reviews) | | **Content Storage and Management** | 7.9 (164 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 7.6 (56 reviews) | | **Content Libraries** | 7.6 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 7.3 (51 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cornerstone Learning** | 8.3/10 | 19 | | **Viva Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Blackboard** | 7.7/10 | 17 | #### Process Automation | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **Course Authoring** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) | | **Online Learning** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | | **Certificate Generation** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | | **Tracking & Reporting** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | | **Collaborative Environment** | 7.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (15 reviews) | | **Automatic Boards Reporting** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | ### Sales Training and Onboarding | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Viva Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Blackboard** | 8.9/10 | 17 | #### Course Authoring | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Viva Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Cornerstone Learning** | 7.3/10 | 287 | | **Viva Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Blackboard** | 7.9/10 | 70 | #### Course Authoring | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **Course Builder** | 7.2 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (36 reviews) | | **Role-Based Templates** | 6.8 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (34 reviews) | | **Assessments & Quizzes** | 7.0 (171 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (40 reviews) | | **Instructor-Led Training** | 7.8 (181 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (35 reviews) | #### Course Delivery | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **Learning Paths** | 7.9 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (37 reviews) | | **Communication & Notifications** | 7.8 (191 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | | **Assignment Scheduling** | 8.4 (183 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (38 reviews) | #### Course Management | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **Gamification** | 6.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (32 reviews) | | **Varied User Types** | 7.9 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | | **Certifications** | 7.2 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | | **Industry Compliance ** | 8.2 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (28 reviews) | #### LMS Marketplace | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **E-Commerce** | 7.0 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (29 reviews) | | **Course Marketplace** | 7.7 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (29 reviews) | | **Subscriptions** | 7.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (29 reviews) | #### Interface | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **White Labeling** | 8.1 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (31 reviews) | | **Multilingual** | 7.9 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (28 reviews) | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **Assessments and Practice** | 7.4 (143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (57 reviews) | | **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.2 (177 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (60 reviews) | | **Content Creation** | 7.1 (111 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | | **Customer Training** | 7.9 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (45 reviews) | | **Manager Portals** | 7.5 (138 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 7.2 (43 reviews) | | **Content Storage and Management** | 7.9 (164 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 7.6 (56 reviews) | | **Content Libraries** | 7.6 (146 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 7.3 (51 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 4.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (22 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | 5.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (12 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Image** | 4.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (22 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Cornerstone Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Viva Learning** | N/A | N/A | | **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | 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 | --- ## Categories **Unique to Cornerstone Learning (3):** [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms), [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems) **Unique to Viva Learning (1):** [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp) **Unique to Blackboard (5):** [Sales Training and Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-training-and-onboarding), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cornerstone Learning | Viva Learning | Blackboard | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 2.4% | 50.0% | 15.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 24.6% | 18.8% | 38.1% | | **Enterprise** | 73.0% | 31.3% | 46.6% | ### By Industry #### Cornerstone Learning - **Hospital & Health Care:** 10.2% - **Financial Services:** 7.6% - **Retail:** 4.8% - **Higher Education:** 4.6% - **Insurance:** 4.2% - **Banking:** 3.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6% - **Government Administration:** 3.6% - **Computer Software:** 3.0% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 2.8% - **Other:** 51.6% #### Viva Learning - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0% - **Education Management:** 12.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 12.5% - **Banking:** 12.5% - **Consulting:** 6.3% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 6.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.3% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 6.3% - **E-Learning:** 6.3% - **Accounting:** 6.3% #### 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 Cornerstone Learning - [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (902 reviews) - 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Discussions ### Cornerstone Learning - Title: [External Certificates](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31639-external-certificates) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [Is there a sand box for new users to play with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13452-is-there-a-sand-box-for-new-users-to-play-with) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [What is Cornerstone Learning Management System?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cornerstone-learning-management-system) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Cornerstone calls their Learning Management System simply Cornerstone Learning and it allows for tracking and delivery of learning objects of many types..." - Title: [How can I take full use of the Certification tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31731-how-can-i-take-full-use-of-the-certification-tool) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi Reneathia, our Client Success Center has a number of great resources around getting started with Certification Management and getting the most out of that..." - Title: [How can we quickly tell which percent of our users have fully adopted Cornerstone Learning.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29613-how-can-we-quickly-tell-which-percent-of-our-users-have-fully-adopted-cornerstone-learning) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hey Christina. It depends on what you define "adoption" as. If it's simply users that have logged in, there's a report for that. If it's if they've..." ### Viva Learning No discussions available for this product. ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cornerstone-learning-vs-viva-learning-vs-blackboard)