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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
D2L Brightspace
Star Rating
(623)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about D2L BrightspaceMoodle
Star Rating
(441)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
Learn more about MoodleD2L Brightspace vs Moodle
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found D2L Brightspace easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with D2L Brightspace overall.
- Reviewers felt that D2L Brightspace meets the needs of their business better than Moodle.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that D2L Brightspace is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of D2L Brightspace over Moodle.
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.
- Activity Feed
- Accessibility Templates and Tools
- Accommodations and Special Access
Moodle
Starter
Starting at $200.00
50 Users Per Year
Save time and resources with a MoodleCloud hosted solution. Whether you choose a fast and affordable standard plan or a premium cloud service, our hosting solutions are scalable, reliable, resilient and provide enhanced security and data protection. Plus, you get access to all Moodle’s key features that you need to drive great learning experiences.
- Moodle provides a range of scalable, reliable, and robust hosting solutions for Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace ranging from standard, low cost plans to fully hosted, premium SaaS cloud-based services.
Free Trial
D2L Brightspace
Free Trial is available
Moodle
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
494
8.5
374
Ease of Use
8.4
500
7.7
379
Ease of Setup
8.1
284
7.5
160
Ease of Admin
8.3
282
7.8
158
Quality of Support
8.4
449
7.6
299
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
260
8.6
127
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
471
7.0
368
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.7
105
8.4
47
8.7
94
7.9
39
8.2
81
7.9
40
8.6
100
8.3
44
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
8.2
12
Not enough data
5.6
12
Not enough data
7.2
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
5.3
10
Generative AI
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
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.0
8
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
Course Authoring
8.7
103
8.6
35
8.3
97
7.7
33
8.9
104
8.9
38
8.8
104
8.6
34
Course Delivery
8.5
100
8.1
33
8.8
107
8.5
35
8.9
104
9.0
34
Course Management
8.3
99
7.1
32
8.7
100
8.0
33
8.6
94
8.5
32
8.7
90
8.7
30
LMS Marketplace
7.2
67
6.2
28
7.5
67
7.8
28
7.6
69
6.8
30
Interface
8.5
90
7.9
31
8.4
89
8.3
32
Training & eLearning
8.9
102
8.9
34
8.7
105
8.4
47
8.8
107
7.9
33
8.7
94
7.9
39
8.2
81
7.9
40
8.6
100
8.3
44
8.2
92
7.6
32
Generative AI
6.6
38
5.9
15
6.4
38
5.9
16
Feature Not Available
5.8
16
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
Platform Content - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
6.1
11
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
5.5
11
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
5.7
10
Not enough data
5.5
11
Platform Performance - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
7.6
11
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
7.9
15
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
6.3
15
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
6.3
14
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
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
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 Moodle are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems and Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
D2L Brightspace has no unique categories
Moodle is categorized as Ethics and Compliance Learning, Training Management Systems, Talent Assessment, and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
D2L Brightspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Moodle
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%
Higher Education
36.2%
Education Management
21.7%
E-Learning
9.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Other
22.1%
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
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
Is Moodle really free?
2 Comments
AJ
Well, it is a free software but there costs to use it. The central point is that the cost reverts directly to knowledge and competence installed in the...Read more
How do I receive emails about the latest notifications?
1 Comment
CM
Hey Sonal Ravi
To receive email notifications, you'd have to set up your communication preferences on your Moodle profile.
Depending on the theme that...Read more
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