Blackboard vs ILIAS
On the evidence we track, Blackboard leads this comparison with a composite score of 51/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for lms & training software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Blackboard
LeaderBlackboard 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.
ILIAS
A web-based platform deployed globally since 1998 by universities, companies, and public organizations to create and manage online learning experiences and employee training programs.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Blackboard
Leader- AWS
- Wooclap
- Honorlock
- LearnWise
ILIAS
- IMS LTI
- WOPI
- Creative Commons
Blackboard or ILIAS: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.