Blackboard vs LinkedIn Learning

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Blackboard or LinkedIn Learning better?

Neither clearly leads. Blackboard starts at $10/year and LinkedIn Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Blackboard or LinkedIn Learning?

Blackboard starts at $10/year and LinkedIn Learning at On request.

Does Blackboard or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?

Blackboard runs on Web. LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android.

What is Blackboard best used for?

Blackboard is most often used for course delivery, student engagement, assessment, virtual learning. Of those, course delivery and student engagement are not what LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.

What can Blackboard do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?

Blackboard covers Course management, Assessment tools, Discussion boards, Virtual classroom. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support, IOS support, Android support.