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Absorb LMS
Star Rating
(859)4.6 out of 5
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Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(382)4.2 out of 5
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Mid-Market (57.7% of reviews)
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- G2 reviewers report that Absorb LMS excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Bridge. Users appreciate its clean and intuitive navigation, which makes it easy for both learners and administrators to use effectively.
- Users say that Absorb LMS offers a robust support system, with many highlighting the quality of customer service. One user noted that their Customer Success Manager was instrumental in guiding them through challenges, while Bridge users mentioned a more average support experience.
- Reviewers mention that Absorb LMS has a strong implementation process, with many finding it straightforward to set up and use. In contrast, some Bridge users have expressed that while it is easy to create content, they faced challenges with the overall setup and configuration.
- According to verified reviews, Absorb LMS shines in its content delivery and tracking capabilities, receiving high praise for its ability to manage and monitor learner engagement effectively. Users noted that it provides comprehensive tools for tracking progress, which is a critical feature for many organizations.
- Users appreciate Bridge for its focus on facilitating in-depth training during work hours, allowing employees to engage with relevant topics. However, some users feel that while it is efficient for content creation, it lacks the depth and variety of features that Absorb LMS offers.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Absorb LMS provides a more comprehensive suite of features, including advanced reporting and analytics, which are essential for organizations looking to measure training effectiveness. In comparison, Bridge users have noted limitations in these areas, impacting their ability to fully assess learner performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Absorb LMS
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Transform your training with an LMS built to drive learning and ROI.
- Custom branded learner interface
- 24/7/365 In-house support
- Flexible pricing plans starting at 100 learners
Bridge
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Per Year
Create, catalog, deliver and measure training programs for employees, customers and partners.
- Mobile app
- Learning journeys
- Course authoring
Free Trial
Absorb LMS
Free Trial is available
Bridge
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
780
8.0
296
Ease of Use
8.8
787
8.7
299
Ease of Setup
8.4
679
8.6
239
Ease of Admin
8.7
760
8.5
243
Quality of Support
9.5
779
8.5
265
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
756
8.7
234
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
755
7.9
287
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.9
460
|
Verified
8.0
170
|
Verified
8.4
395
7.4
134
8.4
422
|
Verified
7.8
158
|
Verified
8.7
443
|
Verified
8.1
159
|
Verified
Training & eLearning
8.4
416
|
Verified
7.4
170
|
Verified
8.3
397
7.4
153
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
6.2
24
Not enough data
6.2
24
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
373
|
Verified
7.5
158
|
Verified
8.9
460
|
Verified
8.0
170
|
Verified
7.4
65
|
Verified
7.5
49
|
Verified
8.4
416
|
Verified
7.4
170
|
Verified
8.4
422
|
Verified
7.8
158
|
Verified
8.7
443
|
Verified
8.1
159
|
Verified
8.3
397
7.4
153
|
Verified
Generative AI
8.0
43
4.0
17
7.9
42
4.5
17
7.4
41
4.4
17
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
8.9
35
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
7.9
34
Not enough data
8.0
35
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
6.6
31
Not enough data
7.3
33
Not enough data
7.1
25
Not enough data
7.5
28
Not enough data
7.3
28
Process Automation
8.3
48
7.9
12
8.6
48
8.5
13
8.4
49
6.9
13
8.6
53
8.3
13
7.9
47
7.1
13
8.1
42
6.3
12
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.2
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
26
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.0
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
24
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
7.8
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
22
Data
Not enough data
7.1
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
23
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
6.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
5.9
22
|
Verified
Course Management
Not enough data
5.4
25
Not enough data
7.6
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
25
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.7
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
25
|
Verified
Onboarding
Not enough data
7.3
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
26
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
3.3
13
Platform Basics
7.9
161
Not enough data
8.6
169
Not enough data
8.1
164
Not enough data
Training & Learning
9.1
182
Not enough data
8.3
165
Not enough data
8.8
171
Not enough data
8.4
171
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.4
163
Not enough data
8.9
175
Not enough data
8.3
171
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
125
Not enough data
7.6
125
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
8.1
176
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
Course Management
8.6
173
Not enough data
9.0
176
Not enough data
Integration
7.3
137
Not enough data
8.8
155
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
9.5
180
Not enough data
Platform Customization
8.9
173
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
6.6
49
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
81
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
8.1
84
Not enough data
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
77
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.0
80
Not enough data
7.5
76
Not enough data
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
82
Not enough data
8.0
78
Not enough data
8.0
75
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
81
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Coaching
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training
Not enough data
7.6
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
18
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
7.8
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.3
424
7.5
171
7.8
388
6.3
110
8.2
439
7.5
168
8.2
429
7.2
140
Course Delivery
8.6
426
7.9
168
8.7
466
8.1
176
8.3
395
7.9
155
Course Management
7.5
345
5.2
133
8.5
413
7.7
154
8.6
429
7.3
147
8.7
387
7.9
127
LMS Marketplace
7.2
296
5.9
104
7.3
292
6.6
115
7.1
279
6.1
99
Interface
8.6
327
7.8
149
8.3
338
6.6
109
Training & eLearning
8.4
373
|
Verified
7.5
158
|
Verified
8.9
460
|
Verified
8.0
170
|
Verified
8.4
416
|
Verified
7.4
170
|
Verified
8.4
395
7.4
134
8.4
422
|
Verified
7.8
158
|
Verified
8.7
443
|
Verified
8.1
159
|
Verified
8.3
397
7.4
153
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.3
230
4.8
55
7.0
235
4.8
54
7.0
221
4.8
54
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.5
69
Not enough data
6.4
69
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
7.6
40
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.1
38
Not enough data
6.8
39
Not enough data
7.7
38
Not enough data
6.0
35
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.5
37
Not enough data
7.7
38
Not enough data
6.0
37
Not enough data
6.4
36
Platform
Not enough data
7.0
192
Not enough data
7.3
156
Not enough data
7.0
143
Not enough data
8.1
204
Not enough data
8.2
195
Not enough data
8.0
180
Not enough data
7.2
192
Not enough data
7.6
194
Platform
Not enough data
7.0
192
Not enough data
7.3
156
Not enough data
7.0
143
Not enough data
8.1
204
Not enough data
8.2
195
Not enough data
8.0
180
Not enough data
7.2
192
Not enough data
7.6
194
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Absorb LMS and Bridge are categorized as Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Absorb LMS is categorized as Customer Education, Ethics and Compliance Learning, Training Management Systems, Course Authoring, Learning Management System (LMS), and Online Learning Platform
Bridge is categorized as Performance Management, Sales Training and Onboarding, Career Management, Sales Coaching, and Employee Engagement
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Bridge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
7.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.2%
Information Technology and Services
4.6%
Computer Software
4.4%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
74.3%
Higher Education
8.8%
Education Management
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Financial Services
6.1%
Computer Software
5.8%
Other
64.4%
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Discussions
Who owns Absorb LMS?
1 Comment
Official Response from Absorb LMS
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) acquired Absorb Software in 2021....Read more
Absorb LMS has no more discussions with answers
Why can't we get basic improvements (like a drop down calendar to choose a specific due date for a course) as promised?
2 Comments
RN
Instructure is being sold. I'm not sure if the sale has been finalized but the layoff of 100 employees a couple of months ago is an indication of changes...Read more
What is the best way to collect overall data regarding the courses?
1 Comment
WD
If you are an account administrator you will have access to the insights app alongside learner & author. From there you can click on "deep dive" which will...Read more
Have you used webhooks or API call to pull reports? if yes, what other software did you use?
1 Comment
RN
We have not, unfortunately. At first, this was not an issue and I knew it wouldn't. However, we have grown significantly since we purchased Bridge and we are...Read more
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