G2 Vendor Directory

Open LMS vs. D2L Brightspace

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricOpen LMS

by Learning Technologies Group Plc

D2L Brightspace

by Desire2Learn

Overall rating4.04.4
Review count91708
Ease of use7.88.6
Ease of setup8.18.4
Quality of support8.08.7
Meets requirements8.28.8
NPS34.09090961.791045
Small Business16.1%15.0%
Mid-Market51.7%45.1%
Enterprise32.2%39.9%
Total page views3932,331
Total LLM citations1,29313,743

Open LMS

Open LMS is a highly configurable learning management system (LMS) designed to help organizations achieve their educational and training goals. It serves a diverse range of users, from corporate training departments to higher education institutions, by providing a user-friendly experience that caters to the unique needs of each organization. With its robust features and tools, Open LMS enables users to create, manage, and deliver effective learning experiences while simplifying the complexities often associated with digital education.

Pros

  • Helpful
  • Ease of Learning
  • Responsive Support
  • Excellent Support
  • Flexibility
  • Ease of Use

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

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • User-Friendly
  • Feature Diversity
  • Design Aesthetics
  • Helpful
  • Navigation Ease