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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Blackboard
Star Rating
(1,058)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about BlackboardSocrative
Star Rating
(99)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Blackboard excels in providing an all-in-one ecosystem, integrating core tools like course content management, graded assessments, and discussion boards into a single platform. Users appreciate how this organization helps them stay on top of their classes and manage their materials effectively.
- Users say that Socrative shines in its user-friendly interface, particularly for younger students. The ability for students to log in easily with a consistent code and the engaging "space race" feature for quizzes are highlighted as significant advantages, making learning interactive and fun.
- Reviewers mention that while Blackboard has a robust feature set, some users find it challenging to navigate at times. Despite its comprehensive offerings, there are mentions of configuration challenges that can hinder the user experience, especially for those new to the platform.
- According to verified reviews, Socrative stands out for its real-time data feedback during quizzes, allowing teachers to provide immediate assistance to students. This feature is particularly praised for enhancing the learning experience by enabling timely interventions.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Blackboard's implementation process can be more complex compared to Socrative, which is noted for its quick setup and ease of administration. Users appreciate Socrative's intuitive onboarding, making it accessible for educators with varying levels of tech proficiency.
- Users report that while Blackboard has a higher overall satisfaction score, Socrative's quality of support and user engagement features receive commendations. Reviewers value the immediate feedback and interactive elements that Socrative offers, which can lead to a more dynamic classroom environment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blackboard
No pricing availableSocrative
SOCRATIVE BASIC
Free
Our free forever plan for educators. Assess and engage your students in real-time with a variety of activities.
- 50 students per room
- Create up to 5 quizzes
- Launch 1 activity at a time
Free Trial
Blackboard
Free Trial is available
Socrative
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
830
8.5
67
Ease of Use
7.8
924
9.1
67
Ease of Setup
7.5
303
8.8
19
Ease of Admin
7.4
202
9.7
19
Quality of Support
7.4
682
8.9
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
170
9.1
15
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
830
7.7
62
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.9
83
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
7.7
74
Feature Not Available
Grading and reporting
8.8
80
Not enough data
6.9
76
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
Administration
7.6
74
Feature Not Available
8.0
79
Not enough data
Process Automation
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.6
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
Course Authoring
7.6
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Course Management
7.3
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
Platform
8.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Onboarding
8.9
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.0
35
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
Course Management
6.5
32
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
6.2
29
Not enough data
7.1
29
Not enough data
6.7
29
Not enough data
Interface
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.6
56
Not enough data
8.2
60
Not enough data
7.7
52
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.3
51
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
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
Platform Features
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
8.1
27
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blackboard and Socrative are categorized as Assessment
Unique Categories
Blackboard is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Learning Management System (LMS), and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Socrative is categorized as Classroom Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blackboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Socrative
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
48.1%
Education Management
18.6%
E-Learning
9.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
18.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
34.7%
Education Management
30.6%
Higher Education
13.3%
E-Learning
12.2%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
1.0%
Other
8.2%
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
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
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
Is there a possibility of self-assessment?
1 Comment
EL
I think Socrative can already do this to some extent. You can set it to provide feedback after each question, and even multiple choice questions aren't...Read more
Socrative has no more discussions with answers
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