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Head-to-head · Education Analytics Software

Jisc Learning Analytics vs Blackboard Illuminate

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Jisc Learning Analytics #1 in Education Analytics Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Contact Jisc
Blackboard Illuminate #3 in Education Analytics Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Illuminate

Jisc Learning Analytics leads on 0 checks, Blackboard Illuminate on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJisc Learning Analytics · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresBlackboard Illuminate · 1 of 2

Jisc Learning Analytics scores higher on our rubric for education analytics software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Blackboard Illuminate offers predictive analytics; Jisc Learning Analytics doesn't publish it.

Jisc Learning Analytics is the better fit for universities coordinating student engagement interventions. Blackboard Illuminate is the better fit for blackboard-centered institutions.

  • Jisc Learning Analytics fits best

    Universities coordinating student engagement interventions

  • Blackboard Illuminate fits best

    Blackboard-centered institutions

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Side by side

Feature Jisc Learning Analytics 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Blackboard Illuminate 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #1 in Education Analytics Software #3 in Education Analytics Software
Best for Universities coordinating student engagement interventions Blackboard-centered institutions
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Tickets, Docs, Community
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001 SSO/SAML
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jisc Learning Analytics 0/2 · Blackboard Illuminate 1/2
Predictive analytics Not published ✓ (best)
Assessment analytics Not published Not published
Specs
Analytics focus Not published Not published
Data sources Not published Not published
Deployment Not published Not published
Documented integrations Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines attendance, online activity and assessment data in dashboards
  • Links engagement indicators to staff notifications and case management
  • Exports data through an API to business-intelligence systems
  • Centralized canonical data across Blackboard and Anthology solutions
  • Custom dashboards, SQL queries, and natural-language Data Q&A
  • Role-based access, alerts, and scheduled report distribution
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Jisc or a relationship manager
  • The listed platform is web-based and cloud-deployed
  • Support channels listed are email and documentation
  • Core is limited to eligible Blackboard customers in supported regions
  • Cloud deployment and web access only
  • Premium packages require a sales conversation and paid purchase
Our verdict

Jisc Learning Analytics brings together attendance, virtual learning environment activity and assessment data for higher education institutions. Configurable dashboards and module-level views help staff monitor engagement, while…

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Blackboard Illuminate is a cloud analytics and reporting platform for higher-education institutions using Blackboard and other Anthology solutions. It brings institutional data into a centralized canonical model for reporting,…

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  1. Jisc Learning AnalyticsEducation Analytics Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Blackboard IlluminateEducation Analytics Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jisc Learning Analytics — where it wins

    • Combines attendance, online activity and assessment data in dashboards
    • Links engagement indicators to staff notifications and case management
    • Exports data through an API to business-intelligence systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Jisc or a relationship manager
    • The listed platform is web-based and cloud-deployed
    • Support channels listed are email and documentation

  • Blackboard Illuminate — where it wins

    • Centralized canonical data across Blackboard and Anthology solutions
    • Custom dashboards, SQL queries, and natural-language Data Q&A
    • Role-based access, alerts, and scheduled report distribution

    Where it doesn't

    • Core is limited to eligible Blackboard customers in supported regions
    • Cloud deployment and web access only
    • Premium packages require a sales conversation and paid purchase
  • Jisc Learning Analytics9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    Connects student engagement data with alerts, intervention records and BI export.

    Contact JiscFull verdict →
  • Blackboard Illuminate9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A Blackboard-centered analytics hub for reporting, exploration, and student-success decisions.

    Visit IlluminateFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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