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# Compare Blackboard vs OpenEdX

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> Detailed comparison between Blackboard and OpenEdX. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Blackboard | OpenEdX |
| **Overall rating** | 4.1/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 536 | 84 |
| **Starting Price** | US$9 500,00 | US$45,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Webinars |

## Best for

### Blackboard

For colleges and universities, businesses, government agencies, and more.

### OpenEdX

Educators and developers.

## Key features

### Blackboard

- Academic/Education
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Alerts/Notifications
- Assessment Management
- Built-in Course Authoring
- Certification & Licensing
- Course Authoring
- Course Management
- Course Tracking
- Customizable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Document Management
- Gradebook
- K-12
- Learning Management
- Mobile Learning
- Multi-User Collaboration
- Social Learning
- Tests/Assessments
- Video Conferencing

### OpenEdX

- Academic/Education
- Alerts/Notifications
- Assessment Management
- Built-in Course Authoring
- Certification & Licensing
- Course Authoring
- Course Management
- Course Tracking
- Customizable Branding
- Document Management
- Gradebook
- Learning Management
- Mobile Learning
- Social Learning
- Tests/Assessments
- Video Conferencing

## Links

- [View Blackboard Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/14500/blackboard-lms-for-business)
- [View OpenEdX Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/162689/openedx)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/14500/162689/blackboard-lms-for-business/vs/openedx)

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