LinkIt! vs D2L Performance+

LinkIt!9.0Visit D2L Performance+8.5Visit

Higher score LinkIt! #4 in Learning Analytics Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit LinkIt!

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D2L Performance+ #8 in Learning Analytics Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit D2L

• LinkIt! fits best

  Assessment-rich K-12 analytics programs

• D2L Performance+ fits best

  D2L-centered engagement analytics

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Side by side

Feature	LinkIt! 9.0/10 Visit ↗	D2L Performance+ 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Learning Analytics Software	#8 in Learning Analytics Software
Best for	Assessment-rich K-12 analytics programs	D2L-centered engagement analytics
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7	Community
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LinkIt! 2/6 · D2L Performance+ 5/6
Custom dashboards	✓	✓
Predictive analytics	✓	✓
Learner risk scoring	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Intervention alerts	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
LTI support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Combines assessment, attendance, grades, SEL, PBIS, and MTSS data Supports predictive, longitudinal, equity, and subgroup analytics Connects with SIS, SSO, LMS, attendance, grades, and content providers	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.
Cons	Pricing requires contact with sales Web access is the listed platform option Its broad scope may require coordinated district implementation	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.
Our verdict	LinkIt! is a web-based K-12 platform for districts, educators, administrators, teachers, students, and parents. It brings assessment management, instructional data warehousing, dashboards, reporting, and intervention support into one… 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

• LinkIt! — where it wins

  • Combines assessment, attendance, grades, SEL, PBIS, and MTSS data
  • Supports predictive, longitudinal, equity, and subgroup analytics
  • Connects with SIS, SSO, LMS, attendance, grades, and content providers

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Web access is the listed platform option
  • Its broad scope may require coordinated district implementation

• 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.

• LinkIt!9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad K-12 analytics suite for districts managing assessment-rich programs.

  Visit LinkIt!Full verdict →
• D2L Performance+8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused Brightspace analytics layer for engagement, risk analysis, and reporting.

  Visit D2LFull verdict →