--- description: Review of Brightspace Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Brightspace | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Association Management Software](/directory/447/association-management/software) > [Brightspace](/software/13484/brightspace-lms) # Brightspace Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/13484/brightspace-lms Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/13484/brightspace-lms?page=2) > Brightspace is a learning management system designed to transform the learning experience. It supports unique learning journeys and empowers organizations across various sectors to create personalized educational experiences. The platform simplifies the process of creating and delivering engaging, interactive, and accessible course content. It provides actionable insights through data and analytics, allowing organizations to analyze trends and make data-driven decisions. Brightspace integrates with a variety of third-party tools and platforms, offering a flexible and customizable approach, ensuring a smooth transition and the ability to leverage existing investments, creating a scalable learning solution. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 235 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 235 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: D2L - **Location**: Kitchener, Canada - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Contact Brightspace directly for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Brazil, Canada, China, United States ## Features - API - Academic/Education - Activity Dashboard - Assessment Management - Assignment Management - Asynchronous Learning - Blended Learning - Built-in Course Authoring - Built-in LMS - Certification & Licensing - Collaboration Tools - Communication Management - Content Library - Content Management - Corporate/Business - Course Management - Course Publishing - Course Tracking - Curriculum Management - Dashboard ## Integrations (67 total) - Academy Attendance - Accredible - Adobe Connect - Ans - BioSig-ID - Blue - Bluepulse - Bongo - Canvas - Class - Compilatio - Constructor Proctor - Copyleaks - CourseArc - Credly ... and 52 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Association Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/447/association-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Association Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/447/association-management/software) - [Cloud LMS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/1795/cloud/software) - [Employee Training Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/1232/online-training/software) - [Higher Education Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4253/higher-education/software) - [Computer Based Training Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3695/computer-based-training/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I have also noticed that sometimes it will not fully load causing you to have to manually refresh. > > Overall I'm very happy with Brightspace and would recommend it to anyone that may be looking for a web based learning platform ----- ### "Functional & Aesthetic" — 5.0/5 > **Geeta** | *9 January 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: So user friendly, easy to navigate, aesthetic but also functionally designed > > **Cons**: Email system is a little archaic, could be changed to a chat system > > Daily usage, it is such a pleasure to work with as it is a well designed interface that is very easy to navigate ----- ### "Lifesaver as a Student" — 5.0/5 > **Catherine** | *30 June 2025* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Brightspace makes my life easier as a student. Everything I need for my class is right there. It is very easy to navigate. > > **Cons**: Sometimes when you need a book like Connect, it is difficult to load the book. Also logs you out after inactivity. > > I still love Brightspace. I find it easier than Moodle or Canvas. The experience is user friendly that even an older adult could use. ----- ### "Worst LMS ever" — 1.0/5 > **Louis** | *31 July 2025* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: There is nothing that I like about Brightspace. It is poorly designed, non-inuitive, and a general mess to get anything done. > > **Cons**: D2L Brightspace is the worst LMS that I have ever used. As an instructor it is not intuitive. Everything I need to do takes way too long, too many clicks and then it makes such a mess on the student end of things because it is full of bugs and no one at D2L cares. There is no reason why in 2025 I would need to contact our BS administrator every week for help. Their Help manuals make no sense and use a word-salad of vocabulary to describe something any normal person can say in 3 words. It is like they are desperately trying to sound smart; or they are so out of touch with the real world that they don't care how confusing and obtuse it all is. I would say to anyone considering using it, don't. > > It wastes so much of the instructor's time as well as the students. All my students hate BS. Canvas was much easier to navigate, setup and use. ----- ### "D2L is a powerful Learning Management System" — 5.0/5 > **Jean-Pierre** | *22 December 2025* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the fact that D2L is user-friendly, including mobile and PC users, and accommodates the accessiblity to all users. D2L has improved the HTML templates for the designers. > > **Cons**: The graphic interface can be complex for instructors or new users. In addition, the customization of certain tools requires the help of the Technical Support. > > D2L is a powerful Learning Management System with a powerful backend for experienced designers, and it is easy to navigate. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/13484/brightspace-lms?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/13484/brightspace-lms) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data