# Blackboard vs Continu

| Attribute | Blackboard | Continu |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 51.1 (42% (low)) | 53.9 (71% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A learning management system that prioritizes accessibility and learner-centered design, with artificial intelligence capabilities and complementary tools for course evaluation and institutional analytics. It is indexed under LMS & Training Software.","source":"https://www.blackboard.com/","question":"What is Blackboard?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Blackboard does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.blackboard.com/","question":"How much does Blackboard cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Blackboard. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.blackboard.com/","question":"What platforms does Blackboard support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Blackboard, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.blackboard.com/","question":"Can Blackboard be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Blackboard, including AWS, Wooclap, Honorlock and LearnWise. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.blackboard.com/","question":"What does Blackboard integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Blackboard. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Blackboard not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.blackboard.com/trust-center/data-privacy-approach","question":"What security certifications does Blackboard have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Blackboard is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.blackboard.com/","question":"Where is Blackboard available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"An enterprise learning management system that automates training delivery for employees, customers, and partners through intelligent assignments, content authoring, and integrated workflows, with built-in analytics to measure impact on retention and revenue. It is indexed under LMS & Training Software.","source":"https://www.continu.com/pricing","question":"What is Continu?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Continu is sold across 3 plans: Growth, Professional and Enterprise. We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.continu.com/pricing","question":"How much does Continu cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Continu. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"What platforms does Continu support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Continu, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"Can Continu be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 21 integrations for Continu, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Salesforce, Workday, BambooHR and Oracle, plus 13 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"What does Continu integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Continu. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Continu not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"What security certifications does Continu have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Continu is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"Where is Continu available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Blackboard commits to treating personal information as client property, safeguarded according to EU GDPR requirements globally. The company maintains multiple security certifications, incorporates privacy considerations into all product development, and maintains policies preventing commercial exploitation or sale of student data. | An enterprise learning platform with AI-assisted content creation, personalized learning recommendations, and integrated training delivery across customer, partner, and employee populations. Includes compliance training tracking, conversational AI learning agent, and analytics to measure business impact. |
| features.capabilities | `{"analytics":true,"lti_support":true,"platform_type":"lms","self_hostable":false}` | `{"sso_scim":true,"analytics":true,"scorm_xapi":"scorm_xapi","lti_support":false,"gamification":false,"platform_type":"lms","self_hostable":false,"learning_paths":true,"content_library":"marketplace_integration","native_authoring":true,"virtual_classroom":"native","compliance_tracking":true,"extended_enterprise":true}` |
| integrations.count | 600 | 20 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"Wooclap"},{"name":"Honorlock","native":false},{"name":"LearnWise","native":false}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Google Meet"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Workday"},{"name":"BambooHR"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Vimeo"},{"name":"Prezi"},{"name":"Udemy for Business"},{"name":"LinkedIn Learning"},{"name":"OpenSesame"},{"name":"CreateOne"},{"name":"Google SSO"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"OneLogin"},{"name":"Microsoft Active Directory"},{"name":"SAML 2.0"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Azure Active Directory","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Active Directory Federation Services","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Video Coaching","native":true,"category":"ilt","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"quote","sourceUrl":"https://www.blackboard.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-04T08:33:01.340Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Growth","features":["Learning Tracks","SCORM Support","Custom Reporting","Single Sign-On (SAML 2.0)","Workshops","Assessments","Automation Workflows","Learning Journeys","Slack","Google Meet","Zoom","Microsoft Teams","Access to Implementation Experts","Access to Success Experts","Technical Support","Self-Service Training Resources"],"description":"Under 1,000 monthly active users; includes content authoring, learning tracks, assessments, and core integrations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_active_users":"under 1,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","features":["Everything in Growth","External User Profiles","Multi-Session Workshops","Multi-Language Support","Video Coaching","Continu AI","E-Commerce","Udemy for Business","LinkedIn Learning","Dedicated Implementation Team","Dedicated Customer Success Manager","Bespoke Onboarding & Enablement","Ongoing Success — QBRs, Check-ins, Consultations"],"minSeats":1000,"description":"1,000–5,000 monthly active users; adds Continu AI, external audiences, video coaching, dedicated success manager, and external e-commerce capabilities","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_active_users":"1,000–5,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Everything in Growth & Professional","Groups","Profiles","API Access","Webhooks","Additional Sandbox Environment","Custom Fields","Advanced Integration Support","White-Glove Implementation","Enterprise Customer Success & Support","Hyper Care Support (Post Implementation)"],"minSeats":5000,"description":"5,000+ monthly active users; includes full API access, custom fields, sandbox environments, advanced integrations, and white-glove implementation","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"monthly_active_users":"5,000+"}}],"summary":"Subscription billed by monthly active users (MAU). Implementation costs 10% of first-year contract value. Custom pricing for Enterprise (5,000+ users).","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.continu.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T22:13:48.803Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | no |
| pricing.model | quote | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27017","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27018","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27701","status":"active"},{"name":"EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.blackboard.com/trust-center/ | https://www.continu.com/security |

## Capabilities (LMS & Training Software)

| Capability | Blackboard | Continu |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Platform type | LMS | LMS |
| **Standards** |  |  |
| Content-standard support | - | SCORM + xAPI |
| LTI support | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Native course authoring | - | ✓ |
| Off-the-shelf content library | - | Marketplace integration |
| **Training** |  |  |
| Compliance training tracking | - | ✓ |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Virtual classroom / ILT | - | Native |
| Learning paths | - | ✓ |
| Gamification | - | ✗ |
| **Segment** |  |  |
| Extended enterprise | - | ✓ |
| **Admin** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | - | ✓ |
| **Accessibility** |  |  |
| Accessibility | - | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✗ | ✗ |
| **Analytics** |  |  |
| Learning analytics / reporting | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:52:02.363Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*