“It’s not the first time a market leader in the higher ed industry becomes complacent and finds themselves behind the curve.”
Matthew Winn, PhD, Senior Analyst
Tambellini Group
Referencing Canvas
Blackboard: Setting the pace in innovation
For three years running (2022, 2023, and 2024), Anthology Blackboard has led the market in new feature releases.* In fact, we’re delivering at more than double the rate of Canvas. Innovation is more than a buzzword here—it’s our blueprint.
*Based on published Canvas and Blackboard release notes
Built with you
Over the past 12 months alone, 261 user-requested features in Blackboard have been contributed through the Anthology Idea Exchange—our popular channel for accepting customer ideas and needs.
“Our faculty now have a voice in the LMS development process. We can see the status and feedback of our suggestions. The Anthology Idea Exchange has made us feel valued and heard as customers.”
Eric LePage, Bridgewater State University | Read the Story
Leaders in AI for education
AI isn’t the future—it’s happening now. And Blackboard is leading the way.
While Canvas lags behind, Blackboard is building the frameworks and tools that will define teaching and learning in the AI era. Blackboard includes a variety of AI capabilities as part of the core license, including:
First-to-Market AI Design Assistant
Exclusive AI Conversation Tool
Authentic Assessments
At Bellevue University, the AI Design Assistant reduced course build time by 50%, empowering staff to spend more time on pedagogy and learner engagement rather than repetitive tasks.
Instructors ♡ Blackboard
With intuitive tools that simplify course creation and grading, Blackboard gives instructors time back to focus on what matters most: teaching.
Canvas considered. Blackboard chosen.
We’re not the only ones saying it
Blackboard ranked as a Commander in the Tambellini StarChart™: 2024 Teaching & Learning Series: Learning Management Systems
Blackboard ranked #12 in G2’s Best Education Software Products 2025 (above Canvas at #41)
Blackboard’s AI features won Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2024
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