Compare Blackboard Learning and ATutor - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 28, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Blackboard Learning or ATutor?

Blackboard Learning is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ATutor, and ATutor is rated higher (91/100) than Blackboard Learning (90/100). Blackboard Learning offers users more features (13) than ATutor (0).

Looking for the right LMS solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

blackboard Vs. ATutor

blackboard: From our beginning as a small education technology company, Blackboard has been dedicated to improving every aspect of the education experience for millions of learners and educators around the world. We work with thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations, providing them with tomorrow’s education exp...

ATutor: ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS) designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind. Administrators can install or update ATutor in minutes, develop custom templates to give ATutor a new look, and easily extend its functionality with feature modules. Educators can quickly assemble, package, and redistri...

Who is more expensive? Blackboard Learning or ATutor?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of LMS software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Blackboard Learning and ATutor.

Blackboard Learning price starts at $9,500 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Blackboard Learning System is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of LMS software. ATutor price starts at $35 per month , When comparing ATutor to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average LMS software cost.

Bottom line: Blackboard Learning is more expensive than ATutor.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Blackboard Learning Vs. ATutor based on some of the most important and required LMS features.

Blackboard Learning: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Blended Learning, Content Management, Course Catalog, Course Interactivity, Custom Functionality, eLearning, Individual-Based Plans, Legacy System Integration.

ATutor: We are still working to collect the list of features for ATutor.

Target customer size

Blackboard Learning System LMS software is typically used by educational institutions, such as K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, as well as corporate training programs and professional development organizations.

ATutor LMS software is designed to serve a broad range of customers, including educational institutions, corporate training programs, and individual instructors.

Blackboard Learning

ITQlick rating
(3.9/5)

starts at $9,500 per year

Blackboard Learning System is a cloud-based Learning Management System Software that offers course management and virtual learning environment. The main features of the Blackboard Learning System include Asynch...

Categories: Cloud LMS, E-Learning, Employee Management, Employee Recognition.

ATutor

ITQlick rating
(3.7/5)

starts at $35 per month

ATutor software is a free, cloud-based open source LMS that enables users to create eLearning content as well as develop online learning courses. The ATutor software is an LMS which has integrated social networ...

Categories: LMS.

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Blackboard Learning: 13 Features

Blended Learning
Content Management
Course Catalog
Course Interactivity
Custom Functionality
eLearning
Individual-Based Plans
Legacy System Integration
Performance Assessment
Skills Assessment
Training Metrics
User Access Controls
Virtual Classroom

ATutor: 0 Features

We are working to collect the information
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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ITQlick rating
3.9/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
$9,500 per year
Functionality
23
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ATutor
ITQlick rating
3.7/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
5.4/10
License pricing
$35 per month
Functionality
3
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Coassemb...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$50 per month
Functionality
4
coggno t...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6.6/10
License pricing
$199 per month
Functionality
16
Finalsit...
ITQlick rating
4.8/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$3,000 per license
Functionality
3

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.