G2 Vendor Directory

Sakai vs. D2L Brightspace

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

MetricSakai

by Apereo Foundation

D2L Brightspace

by Desire2Learn

Overall rating3.74.4
Review count99708
Ease of use7.88.6
Ease of setup7.28.4
Quality of support7.78.7
Meets requirements8.48.8
NPS8.33333361.791045
Small Business28.3%15.0%
Mid-Market23.2%45.1%
Enterprise48.5%39.9%
Total page views932,331
Total LLM citations14713,743

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

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