D2L Brightspace vs. Blackboard
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | D2L Brightspace | Blackboard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Review count | 708 | 1,067 |
| Ease of use | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Ease of setup | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Meets requirements | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| NPS | 61.791045 | 26.673228 |
| Small Business | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| Mid-Market | 45.1% | 38.8% |
| Enterprise | 39.9% | 46.1% |
| Total page views | 2,331 | 1,115 |
| Total LLM citations | 13,743 | 4,318 |
D2L Brightspace
Learning That Transforms Lives D2L Brightspace is a powerful, flexible learning platform designed to put learners first. Whether you’re supporting students, employees, or members, Brightspace helps you create personalized, engaging, and measurable learning experiences that drive success. Built for Your World Brightspace adapts to the needs of every learning environment: K–12: Empower teachers and inspire every learner Higher Education: Deliver personalized learning at scale Corporate: Drive business results through smarter learning Associations: Turn training into a competitive
- Ease of Use
- User-Friendly
- Feature Diversity
- Design Aesthetics
- Helpful
- Navigation Ease
Blackboard
Every day, millions of students around the world learn, collaborate, and grow with Blackboard. More than an LMS, Blackboard is where learning comes to life—where students build skills, gain confidence, and prepare for what’s next. It supports modern teaching and learning by helping institutions deliver engaging instruction, improve accessibility, and better understand learner progress.
- Ease of Use
- Navigation Ease
- User-Friendly
- Feature Diversity
- Integrations
- Features