Head-to-head · Learning Analytics Software
Intellischool Analytics vs D2L Performance+
Intellischool Analytics leads on 0 checks, D2L Performance+ on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIntellischool Analytics · 8.7/10
- Most featuresD2L Performance+ · 5 of 6
Intellischool Analytics scores higher on our rubric for learning analytics software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Intellischool Analytics is the better fit for budget-conscious schools needing broad integrations. D2L Performance+ is the better fit for D2L-centered engagement analytics.
- Intellischool Analytics fits best
Budget-conscious schools needing broad integrations
- D2L Performance+ fits best
D2L-centered engagement analytics
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Side by side
| Feature | Intellischool Analytics 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | D2L Performance+ 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Learning Analytics Software | #8 in Learning Analytics Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious schools needing broad integrations | D2L-centered engagement analytics |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Community |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Intellischool Analytics 4/6 · D2L Performance+ 5/6 | ||
| Custom dashboards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Predictive analytics | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Learner risk scoring | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Intervention alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| LTI support | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Intellischool Analytics brings school data into learner, class, cohort, curriculum and leadership dashboards. It is designed for primary and secondary schools, educators, learning leaders, pastoral teams and administrators that need a… Read the review → |
D2L Performance+ is a learning analytics add-on for Brightspace, intended for leaders, administrators, educators, and learners who need visibility into course effectiveness, learner engagement, adoption, assessment quality, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Intellischool Analytics — where it wins
- Profiles, attendance, assessment and engagement analysis in one system
- LTI embedding plus connections to major SIS, BI and warehouse tools
- Custom dashboards, role-aware access, SSO and configurable alerts
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Advanced capabilities depend on higher-tier plans
- Pricing varies by region and final quotes are tailored per school
D2L Performance+ — where it wins
- Predictive analytics and risk scoring identify at-risk learners.
- Custom dashboards, diagnostics, alerts, and scheduled reports support analysis.
- Adaptive learning engine extends beyond reporting and monitoring.
Where it doesn't
- Designed as a Brightspace add-on rather than a broad standalone platform.
- Web-only access limits platform flexibility.
- Its verified integration list is empty, narrowing ecosystem breadth.
- Intellischool Analytics8.7/10 · Paid
A broad, integration-focused analytics suite for schools that need accessible data workflows.
Visit IntellischoolFull verdict → - D2L Performance+8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A focused Brightspace analytics layer for engagement, risk analysis, and reporting.
Visit D2LFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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