G2 Vendor Directory

Sakai vs. Blackbaud Learning Management System

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

MetricSakai

by Apereo Foundation

Blackbaud Learning Management System

by Blackbaud

Overall rating3.73.8
Review count9931
Ease of use7.87.8
Ease of setup7.27.4
Quality of support7.77.7
Meets requirements8.48.3
NPS8.33333313.333333
Small Business28.3%11.1%
Mid-Market23.2%85.2%
Enterprise48.5%3.7%
Total page views93221
Total LLM citations147762

Sakai

Sakai is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) designed to support teaching, learning, and collaboration in educational settings. Developed by a global community of academic institutions and organizations, Sakai offers a flexible and scalable platform that empowers educators to create engaging and effective online learning experiences. Its comprehensive suite of tools facilitates course development, assessment, communication, and system administration, making it a robust solution for institutions seeking a customizable and user-centric LMS.

Pros

  • App Functionality
  • Navigation Ease
  • Ease of Use
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Setup

Blackbaud Learning Management System

Blackbaud Learning Management System is fully integrated with Blackbaud SIS—not a separate tool—providing a holistic view of each student. Empower those students with a centralized assignment center, missing work alerts, and self-directed tasks. Reduce teacher workloads with strategic automation, bulk actions, and stored coursework. Meet a wide range of pedagogies and evaluate students based on your school’s priorities with flexible grading methods.

Pros

  • Assignment Management
  • Ease of Use
  • Navigation Ease
  • Grading System
  • User-Friendly
  • Feature Diversity