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# Compare Blackboard vs Orah

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> Detailed comparison between Blackboard and Orah. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Blackboard | Orah |
| **Overall rating** | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 536 | 7 |
| **Starting Price** | US$9,500.00 | US$500.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | - |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### Blackboard

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

### Orah

Orah helps independent \&amp; international schools know where students are in real-time, identify at-risk students and communicate with students and families.

## Key features

### Blackboard

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Attendance Management
- Blended Learning
- Chat/Messaging
- Communication Management
- Community Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Reports
- For Higher Education
- Gamification
- K-12
- Learning Management
- Performance Metrics
- Progress Reports
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Student Management
- Surveys & Feedback
- Third-Party Integrations

### Orah

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Attendance Management
- Blended Learning
- Chat/Messaging
- Communication Management
- Community Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Reports
- For Higher Education
- Gamification
- K-12
- Learning Management
- Performance Metrics
- Progress Reports
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Student Management
- Surveys & Feedback
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View Blackboard Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/14500/blackboard-lms-for-business)
- [View Orah Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1044403/orah)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/14500/1044403/blackboard-lms-for-business/vs/orah)

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