Compare Blackboard Learning and PiiQ - Oct 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Oct 22, 2023

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

Blackboard Learning is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PiiQ, and PiiQ is rated higher (92/100) than Blackboard Learning (90/100). Blackboard Learning offers users more features (13) than PiiQ (3).

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. Cornerstone OnDemand

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...

Cornerstone OnDemand: Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ:CSOD) is a global leader of cloud-based talent management software solutions. Approximately 23.8 million users across 191 countries rely on Cornerstone to maximize their potential, develop their skills and foster new levels of collaboration. Cornerstone empowers some of the world's leading organizations, such as Starwoo...

Who is more expensive? Blackboard Learning or PiiQ?

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 PiiQ.

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. PiiQ price starts at $8 per user/month , When comparing PiiQ to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average LMS software cost.

Bottom line: Blackboard Learning is more expensive than PiiQ.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Blackboard Learning Vs. PiiQ 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.

PiiQ: Business performance management, Custom Appraisal Forms, Self-Appraisals.

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. and PiiQ's target customer size include: Medium business.



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.

PiiQ

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

starts at $8 per user/month

PiiQ is a cloud-based Cloud LMS software that equips users with customizable setups to manage workforce, garner benchmarks, and provide useful feedback.

Categories: Performance Management, Self-Service Portal, E-Learning, Employee Performance Management.

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PiiQ Specifications

ITQlick Score: 92/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 2/10 - low cost
Category: Cloud LMS -> PiiQ review
Company: Cornerstone OnDemand
Pricing: starts at $8 per user/month
Typical customers: Medium business
Platforms: Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Links: PiiQ review, PiiQ pricing, PiiQ alternatives

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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

PiiQ: 3 Features

Business performance management
Custom Appraisal Forms
Self-Appraisals
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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