What is Sakai?
Sakai provides a flexible and feature-rich environment for teaching, learning, research and other collaboration. As an open source software suite developed by its adopter community, the Sakai continually evolves in step with the needs of the students, faculty members and organizations it serves. Colleges, universities, governments and other organizations deploy Sakai’s rich toolset to expand the possibilities for technology-enabled learning across many facets of the educational experience.
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81 Likeliness to Recommend
86 Plan to Renew
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79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
+81 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Sakai?
Pros
- Respectful
- Fair
- Trustworthy
- Acts with Integrity
Emotional Footprint
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Feature Ratings
Online Learning
Gradebook
Course Management
Assessments and Quizzes
Classroom Management
Content Management
Instructor Led Training
Content Creation
Analytics and Reporting
Student Collaboration
Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Ease of Implementation
Vendor Support
Ease of Data Integration
Breadth of Features
Ease of IT Administration
Availability and Quality of Training
Quality of Features
Ease of Customization
Usability and Intuitiveness
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Sakai Reviews
Theresa C.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Biotechnology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2023
It has made my academic career much smoother
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Sakai from other similar products?
Ease of use
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
clear communication capability
What do you dislike most about this product?
some professors choose not to use it
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
utilize every feature
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Shalyn L.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2023
Easy to use and navigate with excellent features!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Sakai from other similar products?
Sakai allows users to easily follow along and use this product efficiently for all purposes.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect about Sakai is how easy it is to use because this allows for problem-free use so that work can be accomplished well.
What do you dislike most about this product?
I wish this platform was more cost friendly for continuing use.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would recommend this product to someone who is looking for a user-friendly platform to accomplish their work.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Andrew D.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2023
Learning curve, but amazing customization product!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Sakai from other similar products?
Sakai's customization features give it a clear advantage over other learning programs for higher education!
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Sakai's user interface is warm, friendly, and inviting.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The interface lacks mobile adaptability. If Sakai was adapted for a mobile app, it would be the best product on the market!
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would recommend that they consider the degree of customization that they desire as well as the mobile adaptability that would best suit their interests.
Pros
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Caring
- Acts with Integrity
Cons
- Commodity Features
- Wastes Time
- Security Frustrates