# 2024 Capterra Shortlist for Higher Education | Capterra

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# 2024 Capterra Shortlist for Higher Education

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)

## [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)

[4.6 (4320)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/reviews/)

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Canvas LMS is a fully SaaS learning environment that streamlines interaction and builds strong relationships between teachers & student

Overall Score

98/100

Popularity: 49/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

10/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)

## [Moodle](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)

[4.3 (3379)](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/reviews/)

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Learning management solution that helps businesses create competency frameworks, manage learner progress, gamify lessons, and more.

Overall Score

88/100

Popularity: 41/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$130.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/122875/Nearpod/)

## [Nearpod](https://www.capterra.com/p/122875/Nearpod/)

[4.7 (173)](https://www.capterra.com/p/122875/Nearpod/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/122875/Nearpod/reviews/)

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Nearpod allows teachers to make every lesson interactive with dynamic media and formative assessment.

Overall Score

80/100

Popularity: 31/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$159.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

8/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/14500/Blackboard-LMS-for-Business/)

## [Blackboard](https://www.capterra.com/p/14500/Blackboard-LMS-for-Business/)

[4.1 (536)](https://www.capterra.com/p/14500/Blackboard-LMS-for-Business/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/14500/Blackboard-LMS-for-Business/reviews/)

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Low-maintenance, modern & simple. Blackboard is a market-leading LMS redesigned in collaboration with the education community.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 31/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.9

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.1

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

$9500.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/)

## [Brightspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/)

[4.3 (235)](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/reviews/)

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The Brightspace platform combines powerful tools that go beyond course management to let faculty teach the way they want.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 30/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.0

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

8/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/265422/CORE-ELMS/)

## [CORE ELMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/265422/CORE-ELMS/)

[4.7 (36)](https://www.capterra.com/p/265422/CORE-ELMS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/265422/CORE-ELMS/reviews/)

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Improve departmental efficiency, enhance communication and elevate the student experience by managing the entire clinical process

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.9

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

13/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/)

## [McGraw-Hill Connect](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/)

[3.9 (191)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/reviews/)

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Connect is a course management and adaptive learning solution that enhances your unique voice and teaching style.

Overall Score

73/100

Popularity: 32/50

Ratings: 41/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.8

Customer Service

3.7

Features

3.9

Value for Money

3.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

5/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/)

## [Classter](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/)

[4.6 (115)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/reviews/)

Simplify higher ed management with Classter—an all-in-one platform for admissions, courses, and real-time data insights.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

18/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/183552/Classtime/)

## [Classtime](https://www.capterra.com/p/183552/Classtime/)

[4.7 (166)](https://www.capterra.com/p/183552/Classtime/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/183552/Classtime/reviews/)

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Class management & exam platform for college and graduate school educators featuring 10 question types, instant grading and analytics.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 25/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.9

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$9.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

10/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/172471/Cypher-Learning/)

## [CYPHER Learning](https://www.capterra.com/p/172471/Cypher-Learning/)

[4.5 (128)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172471/Cypher-Learning/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/172471/Cypher-Learning/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/172471/Cypher-Learning/)

CYPHER Learning® is leading the necessary disruption of learning platforms to unleash human potential with modern learning.

Overall Score

70/100

Popularity: 21/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$10000.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

14/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/141222/Blackboard-Collaborate/)

## [Class for Web](https://www.capterra.com/p/141222/Blackboard-Collaborate/)

[4.2 (442)](https://www.capterra.com/p/141222/Blackboard-Collaborate/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/141222/Blackboard-Collaborate/reviews/)

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Class Collaborate (now Class for Web) is virtual classroom software that provides seamless web-based learning with engagement tools.

Overall Score

70/100

Popularity: 23/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

4/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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Date published:June 28, 2024