Blackboard Collaborate vs Vidyo comparison

Blackboard and Enghouse Video are both solutions in the Virtual Meetings category. Blackboard is ranked #28 with an average rating of 6.0, while Enghouse Video is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0. Blackboard holds a 0.5% mindshare in VM, compared to Enghouse Video’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Blackboard users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Enghouse Video users who would recommend it.

Blackboard Collaborate

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Vidyo and Blackboard Collaborate compete in the virtual communication space. Vidyo has the upper hand in user satisfaction with pricing and customer service, whereas Blackboard Collaborate leads in offering superior educational features.

Features: Vidyo offers high-definition video conferencing, reliable infrastructure, and seamless integration with other systems. Blackboard Collaborate provides comprehensive e-learning tools, real-time chat, interactive elements, and content sharing capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Vidyo offers flexible deployment options and strong customer support, ensuring ease of integration across different platforms. Blackboard Collaborate uses a cloud-based deployment model with support tailored towards educational institutions.

Pricing and ROI: Vidyo generally provides competitive pricing and a positive return on investment through scalable solutions. Blackboard Collaborate may require a higher initial investment, often yielding significant ROI in educational settings due to its comprehensive suite of e-learning tools.

To learn more, read our detailed Blackboard Collaborate vs. Vidyo Report (Updated: April 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Blackboard Collaborate

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

28th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Vidyo

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of Blackboard Collaborate is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Vidyo is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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YN1

Teaching and Learning Systems Manager at a university with 5,001-10,000 employees

Useful in webinars, meetings and online classrooms

One of the features that people enjoy is the whiteboard, providing opportunities for academics to present content and for students to contribute. The platform also allows for the creating of different rooms, enabling large classes to break into smaller groups for discussions. Students can then return to the main classroom to share their opinions. It integrates with LMS.

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reviewer2592660

Head of solutions at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Is excellent for video conferencing, with a very high usage rate

There are a few technical aspects that might need assistance, such as enabling Vidyo inside a web browser as opposed to using it via an SDK in an app. Occasionally, issues can arise when using video conferencing in third-party applications. Feedback from developers could be beneficial for improving these areas.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"One of the features that people enjoy is the whiteboard, providing opportunities for academics to present content and for students to contribute. The platform also allows for the creating of different rooms, enabling large classes to break into smaller groups for discussions. Students can then return to the main classroom to share their opinions. It integrates with LMS."

"The solution allows me to connect and collaborate with my classes."

"Document loading and annotation."

"Vidyo is excellent for video conferencing, with a very high usage rate alongside Epic Solutions."

Cons

"The system can overload when too many try logging in."

"We faced outages when the user limit went over a certain number."

"If there were maybe more tutorials outside of what I'm aware the university is suggesting, I would take more tutorials on effective ways to deliver content. I come from the industry and content was always needed when people that were observing were smart and involved and decision-makers instead of so passively just trying to pass the course. In my imagination, the tutorials would be a tool where the learners themselves can have much more hands-on learning during a Collaborate session."

"There are a few technical aspects that might need assistance, such as enabling Vidyo inside a web browser as opposed to using it via an SDK in an app."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Blackboard Collaborate?

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What needs improvement with Blackboard Collaborate?

We faced outages when the user limit went over a certain number.

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What is your primary use case for Blackboard Collaborate?

We use the solution in web seminars, online classrooms, and meetings.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Vidyo?

The financial model of Vidyo is different. It can be expensive and is not cheap, but the pricing can be better negotiated depending on usage. It depends on how it aligns with your business model an...

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What needs improvement with Vidyo?

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What is your primary use case for Vidyo?

We use Vidyo for telemedicine. It is integrated into our telehealth solutions, specifically with Epic Solutions in the United States. In health care, telemedicine is not an option anymore; it is a ...

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Also Known As

Blackboard Mobile

VidyoConferencing

Overview

Blackboard Mobile give your learners, educators, and community access to all aspects of the educational experience on their mobile devices and they'll be able to go anywhere. Giving you the power to engage everyone on their terms and devices. Offering instant access to the information they need. Encouraging the interaction they crave.

Blackboard

Delivers higher-quality experiences and greater deployment flexibility - all at a lower cost - over converged IP networks.

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Sample Customers

University of Derby Online, Universty of Warwick, University of Liverpool, City College Norwich, Northumberland College, Mid-Kent College, Watson Pharmaceutials, Capella University, Shore Tel Sky, Lincoln PD, City of Somerville MA, Somerset County Council

Mercy, Ricoh, Rubbermaid, Philips, Hitachi Inspire, Vedder Price, Carnegie Mellon University, 2Internet, Arizona State University, Ontario Telemedicine Network, GAP

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