EdCast vs Moodle comparison

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We performed a comparison between EdCast and Moodle based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

EdCast

Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)

18th

Average Rating

1.0

Number of Reviews

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Moodle

Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of EdCast is 0.9%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Moodle is 15.5%, down from 16.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Gayathri Advani

Director at Apian Consultancy

The product is highly dependent on other tools, and it doesn’t have reporting functions

The product is quite poor in integration with the back end. We can’t report out of it very well. It's highly dependent on other tools. If it doesn't integrate properly, it can be quite complex to work with. I don't see any value in having a learning experience platform over and above a working LMS like Cornerstone. Getting data out as an administrator has always been bad because the product doesn’t have its own reporting functions. It has a reporting tool added to it. It's not part of the core system. It's very hard to report on data accurately and know that the data is accurate because it doesn't always reflect what's actually in the tool.

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James Phelps

Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University

Inexpensive and pretty easy to use, but not easily adaptable for an individual

It does have some problems that are hard to work around, but they can be worked around once you figure out how to make it function or how to work with specific components. The ability to input modified, individual, independent grades in a grade center component is not just hard. It almost always requires you to get tech involved. When you're dealing with a learning system where you have people in an open enrollment with all different levels of learning modes or methodologies, and as well as a worldwide student body, you end up with situations where you have to absolutely exempt somebody from a grade or an assignment and enter a new, different kind of assignment because of their skillset or lack thereof. You can't do that in Moodle. It is virtually impossible to do that in Moodle without having a tech do it for you, and when you have to have that level of tech support, it becomes problematic. They need to fix the grade book center. It is the part where you do evaluations. They need to fix it so that the individual professors can make changes directly without having to get a hold of tech support to do it for them.

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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

"The integrations work fine."

"The most valuable feature is the community. Moodle is a completely open source application and provides a lot of development knowledge. The other features we find valuable are the LTI tools, integrations and BigBlueButton."

"Moodle has a vast array of features which are really useful for the work our company does. Moodle hosts the courses through online systems and also offers quizzes and badges which our customers frequently use."

"The most valuable feature of Moodle is the exam question shuffle. Students in the classroom will all have different question list numbers. For example, one student's question one will be another student's question ten."

"The product's most valuable feature is the ability to import and export documents for courses, assessments, and questionnaires in any format."

"The best thing about Moodle is that it is open source and has many useful plugins. It is a great solution for an organization that needs modifications and customization."

"They have made it really easy for you to see the flow on the forums. The information is well organized and the UI is fairly easy to navigate."

"Since it's an open-source product, you can integrate it with many other things."

"Cost-effective and intuitive."

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Cons

"It's highly dependent on other tools."

"Moodle is missing a subscription-based system where learners can subscribe to available courses and make the payment for those courses."

"It would be a benefit if there was an easy single sign-on with social media services for Moodle. There are some plugins that I tried, but they didn't work seamlessly. it is a work in progress. Having the single sign-on with social media services would be appreciated because in my school we are using Google suite and the main reason why we use Google Classroom is that it is integrated seamlessly with the suite."

"The solution should have more student-centric details in the modules."

"We have needed to complete many customizations for Moodle to use it in all of our relevant organizations. We have found many issues with the competencies as we cannot assign many sub competencies to competencies."

"They need to have a better way to illustrate competencies so that, when people go through the programs, they can actually show they are competent in the subject matter."

"Sometimes, discrepancies arise when the information is not updated or lacks precision, potentially leading to the model producing misleading or incorrect outputs based on its training."

"Moodle Mobile is a really good area for improvement. All of 4.0 hasn't been released yet, and Moodle Mobile is not yet available for all different devices."

"The UI and interface of Moodle could be greatly improved. There has been some improvement in recent releases by Moodle but there is still a lot to be improved upon. It is challenging to get buy-in from different stakeholders when they see what it looks like."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool’s pricing is too much for what it is."

"It varies depending on the partner you're going with. It depends on whether they are a certified partner or not. It also varies depending on the demand. Usually, with Moodle and other LMSs, there is concurrent licensing. It's hard to figure out the best way to do it at the company that is selling the LMS. Moodle is usually one of the most cost-effective LMSs you can get."

"Moodle is a free online learning platform, but it also offers a paid version of it."

"It is a free-of-cost solution."

"The licensing cost is quite high and it operates on an annual basis."

"Moodle is free. It should probably stay free. There isn't really any support for Moodle unless you pay an astronomical amount, which is weird."

"Moodle is a free open-sourced solution. This is one of the best aspects of Moodle."

"This particular organization is a relatively small academic institution. It is a single campus, not very big, with 4,500 to 5,000 total students. It is not a big faculty. There are no hard sciences other than undergraduate-level hard sciences. So, Moodle is functional, and it is relatively simple because it is open-source software. It has sub advantages, and it is inexpensive. Small schools with small enrollment numbers just can't afford the more expensive ones."

"In terms of cost, it is available at no charge."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about EdCast?

The integrations work fine.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for EdCast?

The tool’s pricing is too much for what it is.

What needs improvement with EdCast?

What do you like most about Moodle?

The customization features of Moodle significantly enhance the learning experience for our users.

What needs improvement with Moodle?

The customization of the interface could be improved. Although we can load and change themes, it still always looks like Moodle. We have not found a way to significantly alter its appearance.

What is your primary use case for Moodle?

We use Moodle to manage our students' information, the classes, and the course catalog, which are mainly related to education. It serves as a learning management system for teaching in class.

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Overview

edCast is an AI-powered knowledge cloud and learning content management platform designed to help companies with the discovery, curation and recommendation of learning content across external, internal and tacit knowledge sources.

Moodle is a comprehensive learning management system offering various features to facilitate online education. With its user-friendly interface, Moodle allows educators to create and manage courses, deliver engaging content, and assess student progress. The platform supports various multimedia formats, allowing users to integrate videos, audio, and interactive activities. Additionally, Moodle provides communication tools, such as forums and messaging, fostering collaboration and interaction among students and instructors. The system also includes assessment tools that enable teachers to create quizzes, assignments, and surveys to evaluate student performance.

Moodle's customizable and flexible environment lets institutions tailor the platform to their needs and branding. With its mobile app, Moodle ensures accessibility and convenience for learners on the go.

Moodle is a powerful and versatile learning management system that empowers educators to deliver effective and engaging online courses.

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Acacia University, Alliant International University, American University of Health Sciences, Anaheim University Online, Aspen University, Cal State University San Bernardino, California State University Los Angeles, Chattanooga Fire Training, City of Humble Fire Department, George Washington University, Georgia Institute of Emergency Medical Services, Michigan Online Classroom, Virginia Beach Sheriffs Office, Washington Post

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