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D2L Brightspace
Star Rating
(623)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(793)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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- G2 reviewers report that D2L Brightspace excels in providing a clean and intuitive interface, making navigation straightforward for both students and instructors. Users appreciate its comprehensive features tailored for higher education, which allows for easy integration of additional tools.
- Users say that TalentLMS stands out for its ease of course creation and content delivery. Reviewers highlight the platform's flexibility, enabling instructors to quickly develop training materials in various formats, such as video and text, which is particularly beneficial for diverse training needs.
- According to verified reviews, D2L Brightspace is praised for its reliable performance and seamless integration with existing digital learning ecosystems. This reliability helps minimize the need for external tools, ultimately saving time and resources for institutions.
- Reviewers mention that TalentLMS offers a user-friendly experience, especially for smaller teams. The platform's ability to auto-assign courses and send reminders enhances the training process, making it easier for administrators to manage learner engagement.
- G2 reviewers highlight the exceptional support and onboarding process provided by D2L Brightspace. Users appreciate the meticulous implementation assistance, which helps ensure a smooth transition and addresses any potential challenges during setup.
- Users report that while both platforms have strong customer support, TalentLMS slightly edges out with higher ratings in this area. Reviewers commend its responsive support team, which is crucial for users who may need immediate assistance during their training initiatives.
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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D2L Brightspace
Free Trial is available
TalentLMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
494
8.7
594
Ease of Use
8.4
500
9.0
597
Ease of Setup
8.1
284
8.9
549
Ease of Admin
8.3
282
8.8
553
Quality of Support
8.4
449
8.9
556
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
260
9.2
538
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
471
8.9
578
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.7
105
8.8
229
8.7
94
8.5
188
8.2
81
8.3
217
8.6
100
8.3
222
Training & eLearning
8.8
107
8.6
220
8.2
92
7.9
205
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.2
81
8.3
217
8.2
92
7.9
205
Process Automation
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.0
15
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.0
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
39
|
Verified
Course Management
Not enough data
8.1
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
46
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
41
|
Verified
Onboarding
Not enough data
8.4
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
42
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.3
37
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
7.8
38
Training & Learning
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
7.8
38
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
7.9
40
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.3
41
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.5
21
Not enough data
6.7
20
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.5
65
Course Management
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.3
65
Integration
Not enough data
6.2
46
Not enough data
8.0
61
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
8.2
61
Platform Customization
Not enough data
7.8
53
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
4.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.4
9
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.3
9
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Course Authoring
8.7
103
8.3
181
8.3
97
Feature Not Available
8.9
104
8.6
184
8.8
104
7.7
143
Course Delivery
8.5
100
8.1
170
8.8
107
8.3
178
8.9
104
8.3
146
Course Management
8.3
99
8.0
161
8.7
100
8.5
176
8.6
94
8.5
175
8.7
90
8.3
132
LMS Marketplace
7.2
67
7.1
98
7.5
67
7.2
113
7.6
69
7.3
109
Interface
8.5
90
8.4
159
8.4
89
7.7
114
Training & eLearning
8.9
102
8.6
215
8.7
105
8.8
229
8.8
107
8.6
220
8.7
94
8.5
188
8.2
81
8.3
217
8.6
100
8.3
222
8.2
92
7.9
205
Generative AI
6.6
38
7.0
48
6.4
38
6.9
41
Feature Not Available
6.3
41
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
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 and TalentLMS are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
D2L Brightspace is categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
D2L Brightspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TalentLMS
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
61.5%
Education Management
15.2%
E-Learning
6.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.2%
Other
11.5%
E-Learning
8.1%
Education Management
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Computer Software
6.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.8%
Other
65.9%
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
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
Can we add our own "trigger" (customized course field) for sending out notifications?
4 Comments
DG
TalentLMS has a "notifications" feature that allows the system to send an email X hours after course completion to a range of different users, including the...Read more
Can I use my own domain?
3 Comments
RC
Yes you can and you can get a very professional result once you do so, especially if you are on a plan with secure connection (SSL) included. There are a few...Read more
Is Talent LMS as good as the reviews say?
3 Comments
PE
Hi Daniela
I use TalentLMS and am very happy with the functionality of the software. The learners that we have (who are not all tech minded) find it easy...Read more
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