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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (57.8% of reviews)
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Absorb LMS
Star Rating
(813)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(173)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.8% of reviews)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Absorb LMS excels in user experience, with many praising its clean and intuitive navigation. Users appreciate how easy it is to manage courses and curriculum, highlighting that the admin interface is user-friendly, even for those new to LMS platforms.
- Users say that OpenSesame stands out for its extensive support options, including monthly webinars and tailored curation assistance. This commitment to customer service is frequently mentioned, making it a reliable choice for organizations seeking guidance in their learning and development initiatives.
- Reviewers mention that while Absorb LMS has a higher overall satisfaction score, OpenSesame offers a slightly better experience in terms of ease of setup and content creation. Users find OpenSesame's platform easy to search and use, which can be a significant advantage for teams looking to quickly implement new training materials.
- According to verified reviews, both platforms receive high marks for the quality of support, but Absorb LMS users specifically highlight the effectiveness of their customer success managers, who provide personalized assistance when needed, enhancing the overall user experience.
- G2 reviewers report that Absorb LMS is particularly favored by mid-market companies, while OpenSesame is more popular among enterprise users. This distinction may influence your choice depending on the size and needs of your organization.
- Users say that while OpenSesame has a robust library of e-learning courses, Absorb LMS users appreciate the platform's ability to deliver and track content effectively, ensuring that training programs are both engaging and measurable.
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
OpenSesame
Plus 100
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Unlock your mid-size business
with a broad range of courses.
- Up to 100 Active Courses
- Email & Chat Support
- Phone Support
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Absorb LMS
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OpenSesame
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
746
8.8
144
Ease of Use
8.8
752
9.1
146
Ease of Setup
8.4
649
8.9
131
Ease of Admin
8.7
726
9.0
135
Quality of Support
9.5
744
9.5
145
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
722
9.6
136
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
722
9.3
146
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Content
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.3
19
Platform Reporting and Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
7.9
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.4
7
Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.6
7
|
Verified
8.4
390
Not enough data
8.4
414
|
Verified
7.6
66
|
Verified
8.7
433
|
Verified
8.9
6
|
Verified
Training & eLearning
8.4
411
|
Verified
9.0
7
|
Verified
8.2
389
9.3
75
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
6.2
24
Not enough data
6.2
24
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
370
|
Verified
9.0
7
|
Verified
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.6
7
|
Verified
7.4
65
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
411
|
Verified
9.0
7
|
Verified
8.4
414
|
Verified
7.6
66
|
Verified
8.7
433
|
Verified
8.9
6
|
Verified
8.2
389
9.3
75
|
Verified
Generative AI
8.0
43
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
414
|
Verified
7.6
66
|
Verified
8.2
389
9.3
75
|
Verified
Language learning lessons
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.6
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.1
8
Human Connections
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
6.4
7
Administration
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Language Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Courses
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
9.2
41
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.2
39
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.0
32
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
8.6
34
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
7.3
29
Not enough data
8.2
34
Process Automation
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.9
161
Not enough data
8.7
168
Not enough data
8.1
164
Not enough data
Training & Learning
9.1
181
Not enough data
8.3
165
Not enough data
8.8
170
Not enough data
8.4
171
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.5
162
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
8.4
169
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
125
Not enough data
7.6
125
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
8.1
172
Not enough data
8.9
178
Not enough data
Course Management
8.5
171
Not enough data
9.0
173
Not enough data
Integration
7.3
137
Not enough data
8.8
153
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
9.5
178
Not enough data
Platform Customization
8.9
170
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
93
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
8.0
76
Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
82
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.0
79
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
74
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
81
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.3
412
Not enough data
7.8
387
Not enough data
8.2
431
Not enough data
8.2
418
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.6
419
Not enough data
8.7
459
Not enough data
8.3
392
Not enough data
Course Management
7.5
344
Not enough data
8.5
411
Not enough data
8.6
421
Not enough data
8.7
383
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
7.2
293
Not enough data
7.3
291
Not enough data
7.1
279
Not enough data
Interface
8.6
325
Not enough data
8.3
337
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
370
|
Verified
9.0
7
|
Verified
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.6
7
|
Verified
8.4
411
|
Verified
9.0
7
|
Verified
8.4
390
Not enough data
8.4
414
|
Verified
7.6
66
|
Verified
8.7
433
|
Verified
8.9
6
|
Verified
8.2
389
9.3
75
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.3
230
Not enough data
7.0
235
Not enough data
7.0
221
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.5
69
Not enough data
6.4
69
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
Shared Categories
Absorb LMS and OpenSesame are categorized as Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)
Unique Categories
OpenSesame is categorized as eLearning Content, Online Course Providers, Language Learning, and Technical Skills Development
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenSesame
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
7.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Computer Software
4.5%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
74.3%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Construction
5.4%
Computer Software
5.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.8%
Insurance
4.8%
Other
71.7%
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
Is there a way to prevent lagging?
1 Comment
EN
It looks like this comment is actually about g2, not OpenSesame. Read more
Who did you choose OpenSesame over when you made the switch to using their content?
1 Comment
EN
We were using a hodge-podge of other vendors, and the majority of our content was coming through Harvard Manage Mentor. Read more
OpenSesame has no more discussions with answers
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