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Blackboard Learn Alternatives

3.9(70 Ratings)

Considering alternatives to Blackboard Learn? See what this market Blackboard Learn users also considered in their purchasing decision. When evaluating different solutions, potential buyers compare competencies in categories such as evaluation and contracting, integration and deployment, service and support, and specific product capabilities.

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1. Canvas LMS

By Instructure

4.5
(82 Ratings)
Reliable product with several use cases allowing use for both class management and staff training administrationRead all insights and reviews for Canvas LMS
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2. Moodle

By Moodle

4
(75 Ratings)
It's a great tool for learning with the strong community which is available 24/7 and ready to help. I can easily track the progress and the activity logs.Read all insights and reviews for Moodle
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3. Brightspace

By D2L

4
(22 Ratings)
By storing materials exclusively within Brightspace, I have both remained focused and saved time that I would have spent searching through multiple sources. Through Brightspace discussion forums I have managed to connect and cooperate with my fellow classmates.Read all insights and reviews for Brightspace
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4. Open edX

By Axim Collaborative

4.3
(10 Ratings)
Open edX enables access to high quality online education due to its rich functionalities as regulatory mechanisms and open source background. Constructing innovative teaching approaches and defining individual trail of learning for each learner has proved to be worthwhile.Read all insights and reviews for Open edX
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5. CYPHER Learning

By CYPHER Learning

4.4
(9 Ratings)
CYPHER Learning equipped me with the substantive knowledge to design a good learning environment conducive to lasting change. From this platform I therefore conclude that it has various advantages and many attributes that can be useful to help improve the student learning process.Read all insights and reviews for CYPHER Learning

Where Blackboard Learn Scored Higher

  • Easier to integrate and deploy
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6. Sakai LMS

By Apereo Foundation

3.5
(3 Ratings)
On the positive side there was the flexibility of open source and the collaborative aspects of the work; however, the problems with the gradebook and lack of compatibility with other systems caused more problems than it solved. It was simply too complicated and involved too much effort, as well as experiencing negative effects on efficiency.Read all insights and reviews for Sakai LMS

Where Blackboard Learn Scored Higher

  • Better evaluation and contracting
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7. Classe365

By Classe365

3.8
(3 Ratings)
Some aspects of the program are relatively useful, especially the grading system and communication. The absence of compatibility with other important educational aids, though, greatly reduces its usefulness. I think it is lacking enough options to meet all the varying ways of teaching and learning models used in higher education institutions.Read all insights and reviews for Classe365

Where Blackboard Learn Scored Higher

  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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8. Camu

By Octoze Technologies

4.9
(2 Ratings)
The software is really helpful in managing our day to day operations.Read all insights and reviews for Camu

Where Blackboard Learn Scored Higher

  • Better evaluation and contracting
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Top Alternatives to Blackboard Learn

  • Canvas LMS
  • Moodle
  • Brightspace
  • Open edX
  • CYPHER Learning
  • Sakai LMS
  • Classe365
  • Camu

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