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MindTap vs. D2L Brightspace

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

MetricMindTap

by Cengage Learning

D2L Brightspace

by Desire2Learn

Overall rating2.94.4
Review count34708
Ease of use6.68.6
Ease of setup8.68.4
Quality of support6.88.7
Meets requirements6.88.8
NPS-18.18181861.791045
Small Business41.2%15.0%
Mid-Market32.4%45.1%
Enterprise26.5%39.9%
Total page views1062,331
Total LLM citations28813,743

MindTap

MindTap is an online learning platform developed by Cengage that offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance the educational experience for both instructors and students. It integrates digital textbooks, interactive assignments, and a variety of multimedia resources to create a personalized and engaging learning environment. MindTap supports a wide range of disciplines and is adaptable to various teaching styles, making it a versatile solution for modern education.

Pros

  • Quizzes
  • Customer Support
  • Assessments
  • Collaboration
  • Design Ease

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