Compare Absorb LMS and Moodle

At a Glance
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
Star Rating
(859)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Moodle
Moodle
Star Rating
(446)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
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  • G2 reviewers report that Absorb LMS excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Moodle. Users appreciate its clean and intuitive navigation, which makes it easy for both administrators and learners to use effectively.
  • Users say that Absorb LMS offers a superior implementation experience, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies the setup process. In contrast, some Moodle users have expressed challenges in getting started, despite its user-friendly interface.
  • Reviewers mention that Absorb LMS provides exceptional customer support, with a high quality of assistance noted in user feedback. One user specifically praised their Customer Success Manager for being helpful and responsive, while Moodle users have reported mixed experiences with support quality.
  • According to verified reviews, Absorb LMS shines in its ease of use, receiving higher ratings for daily usability. Users have noted that the system is straightforward, allowing them to navigate and manage courses efficiently, whereas Moodle, while user-friendly, has received lower scores in this area.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Absorb LMS offers robust features for content delivery and tracking, which users find essential for managing their learning programs. Users have commented on the platform's ability to handle various course types effectively, while Moodle users have pointed out that some features may not be as comprehensive.
  • Users report that Absorb LMS is particularly strong in the realm of compliance and ethics training, with a high satisfaction score in this category. This is a notable advantage for organizations needing to meet regulatory requirements, while Moodle's offerings in this area are perceived as less specialized.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Absorb LMS
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Moodle
Starter
Starting at $200.00
50 Users Per Year
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Free Trial
Absorb LMS
Free Trial is available
Moodle
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
781
8.5
378
Ease of Use
8.8
788
7.7
383
Ease of Setup
8.4
680
7.5
163
Ease of Admin
8.7
761
7.8
160
Quality of Support
9.5
780
7.6
302
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
756
8.6
128
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
756
7.0
372
Features by Category
Training Management SystemsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
8.6
518
8.6
54
Training & eLearning
8.9
461
|
Verified
8.4
50
8.4
395
7.8
40
8.4
422
|
Verified
7.9
41
8.7
443
|
Verified
8.2
45
7.3
461
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
416
|
Verified
7.9
33
8.3
397
7.6
32
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
6.2
24
Not enough data
6.2
24
Not enough data
Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.2
528
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
373
|
Verified
8.9
35
8.9
461
|
Verified
8.4
50
7.4
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
416
|
Verified
7.9
33
8.4
422
|
Verified
7.9
41
8.7
443
|
Verified
8.2
45
8.3
397
7.6
32
Generative AI
8.0
43
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.3
54
Not enough data
Process Automation
8.3
48
7.6
12
8.6
48
8.3
13
8.4
49
5.6
12
8.6
53
7.2
12
7.9
47
7.9
12
8.1
42
5.3
10
8.3
190
Not enough data
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
Online Learning PlatformHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.4
198
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ethics and Compliance LearningHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.2
102
8.7
13
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
81
6.5
9
8.8
84
8.3
9
8.6
87
7.5
8
8.7
94
8.7
9
8.1
84
6.3
9
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
77
5.8
8
8.1
83
5.8
8
8.1
77
5.8
8
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
83
6.5
8
8.2
85
6.0
8
8.0
80
6.3
8
7.5
76
7.5
8
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
82
6.7
7
8.0
78
6.7
7
8.0
75
6.7
7
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
81
7.1
7
8.4
84
7.4
7
8.6
83
8.8
7
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.0
611
8.3
57
Course Authoring
8.3
424
8.6
37
7.8
388
7.7
33
8.2
439
9.0
41
8.2
429
8.7
36
Course Delivery
8.6
426
8.1
33
8.7
466
8.6
37
8.3
395
9.0
36
Course Management
7.5
345
7.1
32
8.5
413
8.1
34
8.6
429
8.6
33
8.7
388
8.7
30
LMS Marketplace
7.2
296
6.2
28
7.3
292
7.8
28
7.1
279
6.8
30
Interface
8.6
327
7.9
31
8.3
338
8.3
32
Training & eLearning
8.4
373
|
Verified
8.9
35
8.9
461
|
Verified
8.4
50
8.4
416
|
Verified
7.9
33
8.4
395
7.8
40
8.4
422
|
Verified
7.9
41
8.7
443
|
Verified
8.2
45
8.3
397
7.6
32
Generative AI
7.3
230
5.9
15
7.0
235
5.9
16
7.0
221
5.8
16
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.5
69
8.3
5
6.4
69
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
21
Platform Content - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
5.6
12
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
5.6
11
Not enough data
5.7
12
Platform Performance - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
7.3
11
Platform Additional Functionality - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
5.2
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
6.5
12
Platform Basics - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
6.4
16
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
6.4
15
AI Capabilities - Talent Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Pre-Employment ScreeningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Unique Categories
Moodle
Moodle is categorized as Talent Assessment
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.8%
Moodle
Moodle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
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%
Moodle
Moodle
Higher Education
36.1%
Education Management
22.2%
E-Learning
9.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
3.5%
Other
21.9%
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Discussions
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS Discussions
Who owns Absorb LMS?
1 Comment
Official Response from Absorb LMS
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) acquired Absorb Software in 2021....Read more
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Absorb LMS has no more discussions with answers
Moodle
Moodle Discussions
What is Moodle software used for?
2 Comments
Official Response from Moodle
Hello Moodle is an open-source learning management system that helps you improve your teaching and learner outcomes. Its used by over 300 million people in...Read more
Is Moodle really free?
2 Comments
Alberto J.
AJ
Well, it is a free software but there costs to use it. The central point is that the cost reverts directly to knowledge and competence installed in the...Read more
How do I receive emails about the latest notifications?
1 Comment
Clyde Eugene M.
CM
Hey Sonal Ravi To receive email notifications, you'd have to set up your communication preferences on your Moodle profile. Depending on the theme that...Read more