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Blackboard Learn vs PowerSchool Unified Classroom: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 19th, 2025
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Summary
Features in Virtual Classroom
23
Best performer
50
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Attendance Management
  • Attendance Tracking
16
50
  • Class Scheduling
  • LMS Integration (LTI)
  • Student Portal
User satisfaction
4.2
User reviews528
Ease of use
3.9
Functionality
4.1
Value for money
4.1
Customer support
4.0
4.4
User reviews34
Ease of use
4.2
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
3.9
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Free trial
Best for

For colleges and universities, businesses, government agencies, and more.

Virtual classroom solution that enables K-12 schools to teach students, communicate with parents, assess student performance and more, using various in-built learning tools.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Crystal F
Human Resource Assistant
4.0

Crystal: Hi. My name is Crystal. I'm an animal control officer and I give Blackboard Learn a four out of five rating. For more reviews like this, click below. The problems that I solve, I use Blackboard Learn for all of my online classes with my university. So, it really helps me incorporate that learning attribute with communication with my peers and my teachers, as well. What I like the most about Blackboard Learn is that it really makes it accessible and easy to take my online studies without having to have huge hoops of communication issues. I can speak directly with my teachers and my peers. What I like least about Blackboard Learn is that it does tend to have some technical issues. So, sometimes the platform will be down, and we won't be able to access our studies and our classes or submit work. And then, you can't communicate with the teacher unless you have their direct email. So, that is kind of complexing. And then you have to reach out to their 1-800 number. So, it tends to be a bit inconveniencing at times.

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Activity Dashboard
207
Important
API
388
Important

Blackboard Learn

Top Features
23/50
  • Assignment Management
  • Breakout Rooms
  • Class Scheduling
  • Conferencing
  • File Sharing
  • Interactive Content
  • Interactive Whiteboard
  • Live Chat
  • LMS Integration (LTI)
  • Polls/Voting
  • Presentation Streaming
  • Raise Hand
  • Real-time Broadcasting
  • Real-Time Chat
  • Real-Time Data
  • Scheduling
  • Screen Sharing
  • Session Recording
  • Student Portal
  • Two Way Audio & Video
  • Two-Way Audio & Video
  • Video Call Recording
  • Video Management
  • Video Streaming
  • Video Support
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Whiteboard
  • Activity Dashboard
  • API
  • Assessment Management
  • Attendance Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Blended Learning
  • Chat/Messaging
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Course Authoring
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Data Import/Export
  • Learning Management
  • Progress Reports
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Self-paced Learning
  • Student Management
  • Synchronous Learning
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Video Conferencing
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PowerSchool Unified Classroom

16/50
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Blackboard Learn
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
PowerSchool Unified Classroom
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Blackboard Learn
  • By Anthology
  • Located in United States
PowerSchool Unified Classroom
  • By PowerSchool
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2000
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