Compare D2L Brightspace and Moodle

At a Glance
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
Star Rating
(634)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about D2L Brightspace
Moodle
Moodle
Star Rating
(446)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
Learn more about Moodle
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that D2L Brightspace excels in user experience, with many praising its clean interface and straightforward navigation for both students and instructors. Users appreciate how it organizes assignments effectively, making it easy to manage coursework.
  • Users say that Moodle is reliable and user-friendly, particularly for daily teaching tasks. Reviewers highlight that all course materials, assessments, and announcements are conveniently located in one place, which helps them stay organized and ensures students can easily access resources.
  • According to verified reviews, D2L Brightspace offers a higher quality of support, with users noting that the platform has been a good partner in their business endeavors. The quality of support received is often cited as a significant advantage over Moodle.
  • Reviewers mention that while both platforms have strong content delivery features, D2L Brightspace stands out with its Creator+ features that enhance content creation and management. Users find it easy to integrate additional tools, which adds to its flexibility.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that D2L Brightspace has a more intuitive setup process compared to Moodle, which some users find challenging. The onboarding experience is often described as quick and user-friendly, making it easier for institutions to get started.
  • Users appreciate Moodle's extensive resources and speed, which are crucial for their studies. However, some feel that D2L Brightspace's overall performance and features provide a more comprehensive solution for higher education needs, particularly in terms of assessments and tracking.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
D2L Brightspace
Brightspace Core
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Learn more about D2L Brightspace
Moodle
Starter
Starting at $200.00
50 Users Per Year
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Free Trial
D2L Brightspace
Free Trial is available
Moodle
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
503
8.5
378
Ease of Use
8.4
509
7.7
383
Ease of Setup
8.1
291
7.5
163
Ease of Admin
8.2
291
7.8
160
Quality of Support
8.4
457
7.6
302
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
268
8.6
128
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
480
7.0
372
Features by Category
Training Management SystemsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
8.6
54
Training & eLearning
8.8
106
8.4
50
8.7
94
7.8
40
8.2
82
7.9
41
8.5
102
8.2
45
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
5.6
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
5.3
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ethics and Compliance LearningHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.7
13
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
6.3
9
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.3
133
8.3
57
Course Authoring
8.7
107
8.6
37
8.4
98
7.7
33
8.9
112
9.0
41
8.9
107
8.7
36
Course Delivery
8.5
102
8.1
33
8.8
114
8.6
37
8.9
110
9.0
36
Course Management
8.3
103
7.1
32
8.8
105
8.1
34
8.6
97
8.6
33
8.7
92
8.7
30
LMS Marketplace
7.2
67
6.2
28
7.6
68
7.8
28
7.6
69
6.8
30
Interface
8.6
91
7.9
31
8.5
90
8.3
32
Training & eLearning
9.0
106
8.9
35
8.8
106
8.4
50
8.8
111
7.9
33
8.7
94
7.8
40
8.2
82
7.9
41
8.5
102
8.2
45
8.2
93
7.6
32
Generative AI
6.7
39
5.9
15
6.4
38
5.9
16
Feature Not Available
5.8
16
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.9
8
8.3
5
7.2
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
21
Platform Content - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
5.6
12
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
5.6
11
Not enough data
5.7
12
Platform Performance - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
7.3
11
Platform Additional Functionality - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
5.2
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
6.5
12
Platform Basics - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
6.4
16
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
6.4
15
AI Capabilities - Talent Assessment
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
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
Pre-Employment ScreeningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
Moodle
Moodle
D2L Brightspace and Moodle are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems and Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
14.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.7%
Moodle
Moodle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.6%
Reviewers' Industry
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
Higher Education
61.7%
Education Management
15.2%
E-Learning
6.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.0%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.2%
Other
11.5%
Moodle
Moodle
Higher Education
36.1%
Education Management
22.2%
E-Learning
9.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
3.5%
Other
21.9%
Alternatives
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace Alternatives
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
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Blackboard
Blackboard
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Docebo
Docebo
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Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
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Moodle
Moodle Alternatives
TalentLMS
TalentLMS
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Docebo
Docebo
Add Docebo
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
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Blackboard
Blackboard
Add Blackboard
Discussions
D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace Discussions
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
Tamela B.
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
Donald F.
DF
Users at Maine Virtual Academy include students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.Read more
Moodle
Moodle Discussions
Is Moodle really free?
2 Comments
PintRaj  K.
PK
yes moodle completely free but you have to take care of the hosting and server managment Read more
What is Moodle software used for?
2 Comments
Official Response from Moodle
Hello Moodle is an open-source learning management system that helps you improve your teaching and learner outcomes. Its used by over 300 million people in...Read more
What is Moodle and its features?
1 Comment
Official Response from Moodle
Comment deleted by user.Read more