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D2L Brightspace vs Moodle

D2L Brightspace Outranks Moodle*

Leveling up your learning platform is easier than you think. Use D2L Brightspace, an award-winning learning platform and get the support you deserve every step of the way.

Big and Small. The Top Higher Education Institutions Partner with D2L. Here’s Why:

You’ll easily deliver a best-in-class learning experience with the tools, services, and support you deserve. And with all the reasons listed below, choosing D2L as your new partner should be a no-brainer.

Moodle

Ease of Doing Business With

90%
88%

Likelihood to Recommend

89%
82%

Product Direction

88%
73%

Ease of Use

88%
80%

Quality of Support

88%
80%

Ease of Admin

84%
81%

Ease of Setup

85%
78%

D2L has made every effort to provide complete and accurate information. The content of this page is based upon information available as of August 16, 2024, and it is to be used for informational purposes only. D2L has permission to use information available on G2. If you identify any information outlined on this page that is inaccurate, please contact us at [email protected] with details so we can make the appropriate modification.

#1 Easiest to Use LMS

Brightspace has clinched the top spot as the most user-friendly Learning Management System according to G2. With its intuitive interface, seamless navigation, and excellent accessibility features, Brightspace is tailored for your ease.

Navigating the Switch From Moodle to D2L Brightspace

Professor of mathematics Mark Schneider shares how the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is preparing to switch from Moodle to D2L Brightspace.

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D2L G2 Reviews and Recognitions

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Andrew H

4 stars
Reviewed on July 20, 2021

Our go-to learning hub

D2L is an excellent hub for learning. It functions well as an LMS. Having used Blackboard, Moodle, and Canvas, D2L Brightspace is one of the best.

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Mirissa A

5 stars
Reviewed on March 17, 2021

Easy for students + great for faculty

I have used Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas—and D2L Brightspace is the best by a long shot… It has a great interface that is simple for users to navigate and provides plenty of opportunities for engagement between student and instructor,…

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Meijia Wu

4 stars
Reviewed on October 26, 2019

My university’s new ‘Moodle’

Brightspace came to our campus to ask for our feedback – this made me feel that the company that provides the service cares about our experiences and wants to make it better.

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Angela F.

5 stars
Reviewed on December 21, 2023

Making instructor life easier

Love that it can allow for a standard student experience (templates for homepage and rubrics)

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Aurelie M.

5 stars
Reviewed on November 22, 2023

Useful easy navigation tool with functions to create courses intuitively

What I liked the most was the very good interface and content and its overall feel is excellent for newcomers.

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