Desire2Learn Product Suite - Top Competitors (Aug 2022)

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Aug 23, 2022

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Desire2Learn Product Suite vs. Alternatives in 2024

D2L Brightspace vs. Google Classroom

D2L Brightspace and Google Classroom have features such as grading & feedback tools, classroom management, borderless learning (cloud-based), analytics, etc. Unlike Google Classroom, D2L Brightspace supports course creation, digital content library, course management automation, gamification, etc.

They are cloud-based learning management systems. D2L Brightspace does not disclose its pricing details, while Google Classroom is a free-to-use solution. Google Classroom and D2L Brightspace serve schools, educators, and teachers across K-12 and higher Ed, although D2L Brightspace also serves associations and corporate organizations.

They are equally scalable solutions for small and enterprise learning management solutions. Google Classroom is widely used globally, and D2L Brightspace won the Best Learning Management System award at the 2022 SIIA CODiE Awards. Unlike Google Classroom, D2L Brightspace has live chat and FAQ support channels.

D2L Brightspace vs. Moodle LMS

D2L Brightspace and Moodle share a few features, including gamification, borderless learning, course creation, grading & feedback tools, etc. Unlike D2L Brightspace, Moodle LMS offers offline learning, branding & customization, enrollment management, etc.

They are cloud-based solutions that have mobile apps. D2L Brightspace does not disclose its pricing details, while Moodle LMS pricing starts at $200.66 per year (free if hosted on MoodleCloud). Moodle LMS also has a free forever plan.

D2L Brightspace and Moodle LMS target educational institutions (K-12 and higher education levels) and corporate bodies. Brightspace also serves associations, while Moodle LMS supports vocational training centers.

Hundreds of thousands of educators and trainers use Moodle LMS, and D2L Brightspace won the 2022 SIIA CODiE award for the Best Learning Management System. They are highly scalable LMS software for educational institutions of all sizes. Moodle does not offer live chat support like D2L Brightspace.

D2L Brightspace vs. Schoology

D2L Brightspace has features available on Schoology, including grading and feedback management, video & personalized learning, course creation, etc. Unlike Schoology, D2L Brightspace offers gamification features and a digital content library, while Schoology offers parent engagement and a Microsoft Immersive Reader integration, unavailable on D2L Brightspace. They are cloud-based learning management solutions. D2L Brightspace and Schoology do not disclose their pricing details.

While Brightspace serves K-12 schools, higher education, associations, and corporate bodies, Schoology only targets K-12 schools. Schoology and D2L Brightspace are equally scalable solutions for any number of students and trainers.

D2L Brightspace won the 2022 SIIA CODiE award for the Best Learning Management System, while Schoology won the award in 2021. Schoology has over 20 million users and seven million students in over 60,000 schools. They offer live chat support channels.