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# Alternatives to Brightspace

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> Explore the top alternatives to Brightspace. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **Absorb LMS** — 4.5/5 (329 reviews) — AI-based strategic learning system that enables enterprises to train and upskill employees, customers, partners, and members.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/61763/absorb-lms)
   - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/61763/122854/absorb-lms/vs/brightspace)
2. **Canvas** — 4.6/5 (4309 reviews) — Canvas is a modern LMS that helps organizations of all sizes design, deliver, and scale effective, engaging learning experiences.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/127214/canvas)
   - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/127214/brightspace/vs/canvas)
3. **Moodle** — 4.3/5 (3374 reviews) — Learning management solution that helps businesses create competency frameworks, manage learner progress, gamify lessons, and more.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/80691/moodle)
   - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/80691/122854/moodle/vs/brightspace)
4. **Blackboard** — 4.1/5 (536 reviews) — Low-maintenance, modern \& simple. Blackboard is a market-leading LMS redesigned in collaboration with the education community.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/14500/blackboard-lms-for-business)
   - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/14500/122854/blackboard-lms-for-business/vs/brightspace)
5. **Class for Web** — 4.2/5 (442 reviews) — Class Collaborate (now Class for Web) is virtual classroom software that provides seamless web-based learning with engagement tools.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/141222/blackboard-collaborate)
   - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/141222/brightspace/vs/blackboard-collaborate)
6. **Thinkific** — 4.4/5 (205 reviews) — Thinkific is an LMS that lets users create, market, and sell online courses using a drag-and-drop builder and payment tools.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/132888/thinkific)
   - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/132888/brightspace/vs/thinkific)
7. **SAP SuccessFactors HCM** — 4.0/5 (289 reviews) — Cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software that helps organizations streamline core HR, payroll, and more processes.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/144575/successfactors-perform-and-reward)
   - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/144575/brightspace/vs/successfactors-perform-and-reward)
8. **eloomi** — 4.4/5 (95 reviews) — eloomi is an LMS that helps organizations train, develop, and engage employees with comprehensive learning and development tools.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/150609/eloomi)
   - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/150609/brightspace/vs/eloomi)
9. **iSpring LMS** — 4.7/5 (186 reviews) — LMS tool that supports the full training cycle, from onboarding to skill development and tracking, in a single comprehensive platform.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/144871/ispring-learn)
   - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/144871/brightspace/vs/ispring-learn)
10. **Classe365** — 4.8/5 (164 reviews) — Classe365 is a modern student management software with SIS, LMS \& CRM features for running schools, colleges, universities \& academies
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/135075/classe365)
    - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/135075/brightspace/vs/classe365)
11. **Cornerstone LMS** — 4.3/5 (231 reviews) — All-in-one system of learning that brings together learning, growth, skills, and capabilities into a personalized, curated experience.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/150446/cornerstone-lms)
    - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/150446/brightspace/vs/cornerstone-lms)
12. **Tovuti** — 4.8/5 (99 reviews) — Transform your organization's learning experience with Tovuti LMS, the all-in-one learning platform that makes training effortless.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/184999/tovuti)
    - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/184999/brightspace/vs/tovuti)
13. **Forma LMS** — 4.6/5 (186 reviews) — Open-source eLearning platform focused on corporate training needs such as integrability, automated tasks, talent management.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/135235/forma-lms)
    - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/135235/brightspace/vs/forma-lms)
14. **Eurekos** — 4.8/5 (43 reviews) — The Eurekos LMS makes it easy to deliver product training that retains more customers and transforms partners into advocates.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/170600/eurekos)
    - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/170600/brightspace/vs/eurekos)
15. **Arlo Training Management Software** — 4.7/5 (147 reviews) — Manage course scheduling, registrations, payments, website, CRM, and reporting—all in one powerful and easy-to-use platform.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/141006/arlo-training-event-software)
    - [Compare vs Brightspace](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122854/141006/brightspace/vs/arlo-training-event-software)

## Related Categories

- [Learning Management Systems](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30020/learning-management-system/software)
- [Association Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30113/association-management/software)
- [Higher Education Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30913/higher-education/software)
- [K-12 Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31336/k-12/software)
- [Training Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/10008/training/software)

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