NOT ON THE LIST IN 2026
Desire2Learn (D2L) is an educational software company whose learning platform, Brightspace, offers educational next-generation online teaching and learning for schools, higher education and corporate learning.
Website: d2l.com
Ranking in the surveys
D2L’s highest ranking was 108 in 2016
| 2026: – | 2025: – | 2024: – | 2023: – | 2022: – | 2021: 172 | 2020: – | 2019: 154 | 2018: 136 | 2017: 160 |
| 2016: 108 | 2015: – | 2014: – | 2013: – | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments on D2L
“The university uses this platform for all their courses and I support our end users” Online educational technologist, Canada, 2019
“Instructors can use this full featured learning management system for all their course needs including collecting assignments, quizzing students, sharing content, and communicating through discussion forums, email, chat and videos.” Instructional Designer, Canada, 2019
“versatile online class platform, easier than Moodle” Fran Lo, USA
“Full learning management system.” Emily Clark, USA
“Comprehensive learning management system. The go-to choice for hosting and managing courseware.” e-learning developer, Canada, 2016
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