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Best Blackboard LMS alternatives

Other learning management systems to consider instead of Blackboard LMS (7.5/10).

  1. 1.Google ClassroomTop pick

    The default free LMS for schools already on Google Workspace for Education.

    • Learning management
    • Free
    9.1

  2. 2.Canvas

    A full LMS built for districts and universities that need deep course structure.

    • Learning management
    • Paid
    8.8

  3. 3.Seesaw

    Digital portfolios for primary pupils, with families seeing work as it is posted.

    • Learning management
    • Parent communication
    • Freemium
    8.5

  4. 4.D2L Brightspace

    A full LMS from D2L with release conditions, outcome tracking, a student portfolio app and a parent portal, sold to districts and universities.

    • Learning management
    • Paid
    8.4

  5. 5.Toddle

    An all-in-one platform for IB and other K-12 schools that links unit planning, portfolios, the gradebook and report cards.

    • Learning management
    • Paid
    8.3

  6. 6.Microsoft Teams for Education

    Class teams with Assignments, OneNote Class Notebook, Reading Progress and Insights, included free for schools on Microsoft 365 A1.

    • Learning management
    • Freemium
    8.2

  7. 7.ManageBac

    Faria's learning platform for IB and multi-curriculum schools, with DP exam registration through IBIS, CAS and Extended Essay tracking.

    • Learning management
    • Paid
    8.0

  8. 8.Schoology

    K-12 LMS that pairs naturally with the PowerSchool student information system.

    • Learning management
    • Paid
    8.0

  9. 9.Moodle

    Open-source LMS you can host yourself and extend with plugins, or rent hosted through MoodleCloud.

    • Learning management
    • Free
    7.9

  10. 10.Schoolbox

    An Australian LMS and school community portal with unit planners, markbooks and a pastoral care module, priced per student.

    • Learning management
    • Parent communication
    • Paid
    7.9

  11. 11.Alexia

    Spanish school management suite from Educaria, covering secretaría, billing, family app, teacher gradebook and links to regional education portals.

    • Student information
    • Parent communication
    • Learning management
    • Paid
    7.8

  12. 12.Edsby

    Canadian K-12 platform for attendance, evidence-based assessment, report cards, class pages and parent contact, synced with the district SIS.

    • Learning management
    • Student information
    • Parent communication
    • Paid
    7.8

  13. 13.Showbie

    An iPad-first app for setting work, marking it with pen, voice and video feedback, and keeping a portfolio of each student's best pieces.

    • Learning management
    • Freemium
    7.8

  14. 14.Synergy by Edupoint

    US district SIS on a single database, with built-in LMS, special education and MTSS modules, ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps, and state contracts.

    • Student information
    • Learning management
    • Paid
    7.8

  15. 15.Teachmint

    Indian school platform for fees, admissions and report cards, with a free teacher app and Teachmint X classroom panels.

    • Student information
    • Learning management
    • Freemium
    7.8

  16. 16.Educamos

    Spanish school platform, formerly EDUCAMOS by SM and now part of Seven Education, for secretaría, fees, family app and a virtual classroom.

    • Student information
    • Parent communication
    • Learning management
    • Paid
    7.7

  17. 17.Tes SEQTA

    Australian school platform from Tes that combines lesson planning, marksbook, reports, attendance and pastoral care, with Learn and Engage apps.

    • Learning management
    • Student information
    • Parent communication
    • Paid
    7.7

  18. 18.Firefly Learning

    A UK learning platform for setting homework, building course pages and tracking marks, with a separate parent portal for families.

    • Learning management
    • Parent communication
    • Paid
    7.6

  19. 19.Satchel One

    Homework planner widely used in UK secondary schools, with a parent view.

    • Learning management
    • Parent communication
    • Paid
    7.6

  20. 20.Educativa Campus Virtual

    LMS from Rosario-based Educativa with flat-rate pricing, SCORM and LTI support, an offline mobile app and an AI tutor, used by institutes and schools.

    • Learning management
    • Paid
    7.4