D2L Brightspace vs Schoology Learning

D2L Brightspace9.2Visit SLSchoology Learning8.5Visit

Higher score D2L Brightspace #2 in Educational Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit D2L

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SL Schoology Learning #7 in Educational Software 8.5/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Schoology

• D2L Brightspace fits best

  Institutions seeking a full-featured LMS

• Schoology Learning fits best

  K–12 schools needing SIS connections

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Side by side

Feature	D2L Brightspace 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SLSchoology Learning 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Educational Software	#7 in Educational Software
Best for	Institutions seeking a full-featured LMS	K–12 schools needing SIS connections
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Free plan · pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs	Docs, Community
Integrations	6 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features D2L Brightspace 0/6 · Schoology Learning 0/6
Assessment tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Live classes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Gradebook	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Course authoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
SSO support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Student limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines course delivery, assessments, grading and gradebook workflows. Includes analytics, personalized learning, badges and completion certificates. Supports SAML SSO, REST APIs, LTI tools and mobile apps.	Syncs provisioning and grades with supported SIS connections Includes assessments, gradebooks, and SCORM package support Offers web, iOS, and Android apps plus LTI integrations
Cons	Pricing is customized and requires contacting D2L. Some mobile app features depend on institutional configuration. Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of organizations seeking a narrow tool.	Paid enterprise access is handled through a sales representative Support channels listed are documentation and community Feature set centers on school LMS workflows
Our verdict	D2L Brightspace is a cloud-based learning management platform for higher education, K-12 schools, training organizations, associations, businesses and government organizations. It brings course creation and content delivery together with… Read the review →	Schoology Learning is a cloud-based learning management system for K–12 schools, districts, and education organizations. Its core work centers on course and section management, assignments, assessments, gradebooks, and instructional… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• D2L Brightspace — where it wins

  • Combines course delivery, assessments, grading and gradebook workflows.
  • Includes analytics, personalized learning, badges and completion certificates.
  • Supports SAML SSO, REST APIs, LTI tools and mobile apps.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting D2L.
  • Some mobile app features depend on institutional configuration.
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of organizations seeking a narrow tool.

• Schoology Learning — where it wins

  • Syncs provisioning and grades with supported SIS connections
  • Includes assessments, gradebooks, and SCORM package support
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android apps plus LTI integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid enterprise access is handled through a sales representative
  • Support channels listed are documentation and community
  • Feature set centers on school LMS workflows

• D2L Brightspace9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A full-featured LMS for institutions that need courses, assessments, analytics and integrations.

  Visit D2LFull verdict →
• SLSchoology Learning8.5/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A school-focused LMS with SIS synchronization, course tools, and mobile apps.

  Visit SchoologyFull verdict →