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D2L Brightspace
The LMS built to focus on the learning moment
As of 29 August 2026, D2L Brightspace's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Learning management system for higher education, K-12, corporate training and government, with AI-assisted content delivery. Softwr lists it under LMS.
Overview
What D2L Brightspace does
Learning management system for higher education, K-12, corporate training and government, with AI-assisted content delivery.
What people use it for
- Learning management system for educational institutions
- Online course management and delivery
- Student engagement and retention tracking
- Course content creation and distribution
- Learner achievement and certification management
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about D2L Brightspace.
- No pricing tiers, subscription costs, or feature pricing published; requires contacting sales
- Quote-based pricing model with no transparent cost information available
- Multiple add-on modules (Lumi, Creator+, Achievement+, Performance+, Course Merchant, D2L Link) available but pricing not disclosed
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Questions people ask
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How much does D2L Brightspace cost?
D2L Brightspace does not publish pricing on its website. Prospective customers must request a demo or contact D2L sales to receive pricing quotes customized to their institution's needs.
SourceWhat add-on modules does Brightspace offer?
Brightspace offers multiple add-on modules including D2L Lumi, Creator+, Achievement+, Performance+, Course Merchant, and D2L Link. Specific pricing and features for each are available by contacting D2L.
SourceWhat is D2L Brightspace's retention rate?
D2L reports an 82% retention rate among customers, though this does not reflect pricing or costs.
SourceCan I see D2L Brightspace before purchasing?
D2L Brightspace is available by demo request only. Contact D2L directly to schedule a demo and discuss pricing options for your institution.
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