bulb vs Folio by Sunesis

bulb is a digital portfolio platform for assembling and sharing work, skills and accomplishments. Its K–12 offering is designed for students to record learning, reflect on it and present their growth. Portfolios can include typed or arranged content, photos, video, audio, PDFs, presentations and other material. Users set who can view each page and collection. The K–12 page describes support for more than 2,000 embedded media types and integrations including Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Clever and ClassLink. Teachers can make template pages and distribute them to classes through groups. The product page states compliance with FERPA, COPPA and GDPR; the privacy policy says user information is not sold or given away and data is used only for permitted purposes. bulb has a native iOS app with image annotation, audio and screen recording, and page creation. Individual accounts include one shared page and 2GB storage on the free plan; paid plans start at $1/user/mo.

Folio by Sunesis is a web-based e-portfolio platform for UK training providers managing apprenticeship delivery and learner progress. It records what training was delivered, when and by whom across standards, qualifications and programmes. Learner data and progress appear in a central dashboard with real-time insights intended to highlight learners falling behind. For IQA and EQA work, users can tag, filter and submit evidence while managing RAG ratings, observations, audits and sampling. Functional-skills tools track maths and English outcomes, progression, results and support needs, and providers can buy or build courses and assessments. Listed additions include CPD tracking, a learning-resources library, learner support plans, additional-learning-support records, adapted-delivery planning, learner diaries and off-the-job hour tracking with reports and sign-off. Employers can review key information, sign documents digitally and communicate with tutors and assessors. Folio links to Sunesis onboarding records. Sunesis says it uses encrypted UK-based servers, restricted access controls, UK GDPR compliance, secure migration and setup guidance, plus initial training and live walkthroughs. Pricing is on request.