Software · head to head
Edmodo vs D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
Software
The LMS built to focus on the learning moment
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Edmodo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Edmodo and D2L Brightspace actually diverge.
| Attribute | Edmodo | D2L Brightspace |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | free | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2008 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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.
Only in Edmodo
- Class management
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Messaging
- Library
- Progress tracking
- Parent accounts
- Mobile app
Only in D2L Brightspace
Nothing recorded that Edmodo does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Edmodo
- Classroom communicationnot D2L Brightspace
- Assignment managementnot D2L Brightspace
- Resource sharingnot D2L Brightspace
- Parent engagementnot D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
No use cases recorded yet. See the D2L Brightspace review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Edmodo
Nothing recorded yet. See the Edmodo review.
D2L Brightspace
- No pricing tiers or figures are published on the site for Brightspace or its add-on products; the only path to cost is Request a Demo, per d2l.com, August 2026
Pricing, plan by plan
Edmodo
Free- FreeFree
- Classes
- Assignments
- Messaging
D2L Brightspace
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the D2L Brightspace review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Edmodo if
- You need class management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want assignments.
Choose D2L Brightspace if
Nothing in the data separates D2L Brightspace from Edmodo on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Edmodo or D2L Brightspace better?
- Neither clearly leads. Edmodo starts at Free and D2L Brightspace at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Edmodo or D2L Brightspace?
- Edmodo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Edmodo and On request for D2L Brightspace.
- Does Edmodo or D2L Brightspace run on more platforms?
- Edmodo runs on Web, IOS, Android. D2L Brightspace runs on Web.
- Can I use Edmodo for free?
- Yes. Edmodo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. D2L Brightspace starts at On request.
- What is Edmodo best used for?
- Edmodo is most often used for classroom communication, assignment management, resource sharing, parent engagement. Of those, classroom communication and assignment management are not what D2L Brightspace is typically brought in for.
- What can Edmodo do that D2L Brightspace cannot?
- Edmodo covers Class management, Assignments, Quizzes, Messaging.