bulb
7.0#2 in eportfolio softwareFrom $5 a yearFree planiOSWeb
Visitbulb vs Mahara
What both publish
| Fact | bulb | Mahara |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The K–12 product page describes students using portfolios to capture learning, reflect, and showcase growth and accomplishments. | The site presents Mahara for students and staff in learning communities and for organisations using portfolios in learning and assessment. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2006 |
| Integrations | The K–12 page names Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Clever, and ClassLink among its LMS and app integrations. | The manual says Mahara supports LTI for connecting to LMS platforms and provides a wider web services suite for deeper integrations. |
| Sharing | Users choose who can view each page and collection on their profile. | Portfolios can be shared with one person, a specific group, or the public, with access restricted by time frame or assessment task. |
| Support | The site links to a Help Center, chat, and contact support. | The site links to community forums, a manual, a wiki, an issue and enhancement tracker, and extended security support. |
bulb plans
- EducatorsFree
- IndividualFree
- Universities & Colleges$5 a year
- Students (classes, schools and districts)$6 a year
- Corporate$8 a year
- Students$20 a year
Mahara plans
No prices published.
Pick bulb if…
bulb suits students who want to document and present their learning, and teachers who share templates with classes. It also supports portfolio use beyond K–12, with plans for students, educators, universities, colleges, and corporate users.
Pick Mahara if…
Mahara suits students and staff in learning communities, as well as organisations using portfolios for learning and assessment. It may suit groups that need shared portfolio work and feedback.