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At a Glance
Blackboard
Blackboard
Star Rating
(973)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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itslearning
itslearning
Star Rating
(17)3.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about itslearning
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blackboard excels in course authoring, with a Course Builder rating of 9.0, allowing for a highly customizable experience. In contrast, itslearning's Course Builder, while still strong at 9.2, does not offer the same level of flexibility and user satisfaction.
  • Reviewers mention that Blackboard's automated grading feature is rated at 9.0, making it a preferred choice for educators looking for efficiency. Users on G2 note that itslearning's grading capabilities, while functional, do not match the automation level provided by Blackboard.
  • G2 users highlight that Blackboard's real-time assessment feature is rated at 8.8, which enhances the learning experience by providing immediate feedback. In comparison, itslearning lacks this level of immediacy, with users expressing a desire for more responsive assessment tools.
  • Reviewers say that Blackboard's tracking and reporting capabilities are robust, with a score of 8.5, allowing for detailed insights into student performance. Users report that itslearning's tracking features, while adequate, do not provide the same depth of analytics.
  • Users on G2 mention that Blackboard's 24/7 availability is a significant advantage, rated at 9.3, ensuring that learners can access materials anytime. In contrast, itslearning's availability is perceived as less reliable, impacting user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Blackboard's quality of support is rated at 7.4, which is generally viewed positively, while itslearning's support rating of 6.8 indicates room for improvement, with users expressing concerns about response times and resource availability.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing available
itslearning
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
itslearning
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
807
7.1
12
Ease of Use
7.7
856
6.3
12
Ease of Setup
7.4
240
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.4
190
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.4
662
6.8
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
158
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
806
6.8
11
Features by Category
8.2
573
Not enough data
Assessment delivery
8.9
68
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
7.9
59
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
9.0
65
Not enough data
7.0
61
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
Administration
7.7
58
Not enough data
8.0
65
Not enough data
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.2
60
Not enough data
Process Automation
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Sales Training and OnboardingHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.2
142
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.0
9
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Not enough data
8.0
9
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Not enough data
8.7
9
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
9
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
Course Management
6.9
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
9
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Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
9
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Not enough data
7.8
9
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
9
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Verified
Not enough data
Onboarding
8.9
9
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
9
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
9
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Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features
7.9
808
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.3
28
Not enough data
7.9
28
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.3
29
Not enough data
9.4
29
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
Course Management
6.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
6.2
23
Not enough data
7.0
23
Not enough data
6.9
23
Not enough data
Interface
7.6
25
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
7.6
46
Not enough data
8.1
39
Not enough data
7.0
37
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.0
16
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackboard
Blackboard
itslearning
itslearning
Blackboard and itslearning are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
itslearning
itslearning has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
47.7%
itslearning
itslearning
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
6.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Blackboard
Blackboard
Higher Education
47.5%
Education Management
18.7%
E-Learning
9.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.2%
Information Technology and Services
1.7%
Other
19.3%
itslearning
itslearning
Education Management
50.0%
E-Learning
25.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
18.8%
Computer Software
6.3%
Other
0.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blackboard
Blackboard
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Neil H.
NH
Neil H.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

From a student user perspective, I like how easy and uncomplicated Blackboard can be to keep up with my classes all from one place online. It allows me to easily access documents, online quizzes, online tests, grades and any other relevant class resources...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Stefan B.
SB
Stefan B.
Verified User in Research

It is cumbersome to use. It seems like a product from the '90s and takes too much effort, even for trivial tasks. The interface has improved a bit with recent updates, but it is still complicated to use. Many common tasks are actually implemented better...

itslearning
itslearning
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

itsLearning provides a platform for many types of resources/courses, as well as an infrastructure that allows for connectivity to other programs such as Google Drive and Google Classroom. The program gives teachers a lot of flexibility of the types of...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jackie W.
JW
Jackie W.
Verified User in Education Management

Without proper training, parents had difficulty using itslearning to find and check assignments. Files were sometimes difficult to find and open, and sometimes did not work. From the teacher side, it was extremely hard to use. There were multiple...

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Discussions
Blackboard
Blackboard Discussions
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?
3 comments
CS
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...Read more
API
1 comment
Shaun B.
SB
Hi Asmat, This is Shaun from G2. If you’re looking for information about APIs in Blackboard Learn, this is a useful website:...Read more
I would be curious if the designers have taken to heart the UX concerns that have been raised.
1 comment
Scott H.
SH
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...Read more
itslearning
itslearning Discussions
Who uses itslearning?
1 comment
Jackie W.
JW
The text is likely referring to the area of education that focuses on kindergarten through 12th grade, which encompasses primary and secondary education.Read more
Where is itslearning located?
1 comment
Official Response from itslearning
itslearning has offices in Norway, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, France and the UK. To view our addresses, please visit:...Read more
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itslearning has no more discussions with answers