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Head-to-head · Course Evaluation Software

Explorance Blue vs IASystem

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Explorance Blue #4 in Course Evaluation Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Explorance
IASystem #5 in Course Evaluation Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit IASystem

Explorance Blue leads on 0 checks, IASystem on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreExplorance Blue · 9.1/10

Explorance Blue scores higher on our rubric for course evaluation software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Explorance Blue is the better fit for complex institutions with many systems. IASystem is the better fit for institutions prioritizing low per-student cost.

  • Explorance Blue fits best

    Complex institutions with many systems

  • IASystem fits best

    Institutions prioritizing low per-student cost

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Side by side

Feature Explorance Blue 9.1/10 Visit ↗ IASystem 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #4 in Course Evaluation Software #5 in Course Evaluation Software
Best for Complex institutions with many systems Institutions prioritizing low per-student cost
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $1.59/user/yr
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Explorance Blue 4/5 · IASystem 4/5
Anonymous feedback Not checked yet —
Instructor evaluations ✓ ✓
LMS integrations ✓ ✓
Benchmarking ✓ ✓
Data export ✓ ✓
Specs
Response limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Reporting depth Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Automates course evaluations from collection through reporting
  • Connects with LMS, SIS, HRIS, CRM and major LMS platforms
  • Adds benchmarking, trend analysis and AI-assisted feedback analysis
  • Pricing starts at $1.59 per enrolled student annually
  • Institution-specific norms, adjusted medians, and reliability analysis
  • LTI access for Canvas, Blackboard, and other LMS applications
Cons
  • Pricing is customized through a contact-sales process
  • Fully anonymous submissions are not established
  • Its scope may exceed the needs of simple survey teams
  • A $5,404 one-time initial setup fee applies
  • Licensing is institution-wide rather than for individual users
  • No anonymous feedback option
Our verdict

Explorance Blue is a course evaluation and feedback analytics platform for higher education. It supports end-to-end evaluation automation, custom questionnaires, question banks and multiple response channels, including LMS, email, SMS, QR…

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IASystem is a web-based course evaluation system for colleges and universities. Provided by the University of Washington Institutional Assessment & Evaluation team, it supports online and paper evaluations, instructor evaluations,…

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  1. Explorance BlueCourse Evaluation Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. IASystemCourse Evaluation Software 8.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Explorance Blue — where it wins

    • Automates course evaluations from collection through reporting
    • Connects with LMS, SIS, HRIS, CRM and major LMS platforms
    • Adds benchmarking, trend analysis and AI-assisted feedback analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized through a contact-sales process
    • Fully anonymous submissions are not established
    • Its scope may exceed the needs of simple survey teams

  • IASystem — where it wins

    • Pricing starts at $1.59 per enrolled student annually
    • Institution-specific norms, adjusted medians, and reliability analysis
    • LTI access for Canvas, Blackboard, and other LMS applications

    Where it doesn't

    • A $5,404 one-time initial setup fee applies
    • Licensing is institution-wide rather than for individual users
    • No anonymous feedback option
  • Explorance Blue9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad course evaluation system for institutions that need automation, integrations and analysis.

    Visit ExploranceFull verdict →
  • IASystem8.9/10 · Paid

    A low-cost, institution-wide evaluation system with advanced reporting and integrations.

    Visit IASystemFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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