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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (71.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Absorb LMS
Star Rating
(804)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(42)3.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (71.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Absorb LMS excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.5, while SumTotal falls short with a score of 6.8. Reviewers mention that Absorb's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier for organizations to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Absorb LMS offers superior Ease of Use with a score of 8.8 compared to SumTotal's 6.4. Users say that Absorb's intuitive interface allows for a smoother onboarding experience for new users.
- Users on G2 highlight that Absorb LMS provides a robust Content Delivery and Tracking feature with a score of 8.9, while SumTotal scores 7.8. Reviewers mention that Absorb's tracking capabilities help organizations monitor learner progress effectively.
- G2 users report that Absorb LMS shines in Content Creation with a score of 8.5, whereas SumTotal struggles with a score of 5.6. Users say that Absorb's tools for creating engaging content are user-friendly and versatile.
- Reviewers mention that Absorb LMS has a strong focus on Training & eLearning features, scoring 8.9 in Content Delivery, while SumTotal lags behind at 7.8. Users report that Absorb's platform supports various learning styles and formats effectively.
- Users say that Absorb LMS offers better Customization options with a score of 8.4, compared to SumTotal's 6.1. Reviewers mention that Absorb allows organizations to tailor the platform to their specific needs, enhancing user experience.
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
SumTotal
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Absorb LMS
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SumTotal
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
738
6.9
33
Ease of Use
8.8
744
6.4
33
Ease of Setup
8.4
641
5.7
20
Ease of Admin
8.7
718
6.0
21
Quality of Support
9.5
737
6.8
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
714
6.3
21
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
714
3.8
32
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.2
21
Not enough data
6.1
19
Expense Reports
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Expense Management
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Travel Management
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Client Invoicing
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Mobile
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Platform
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Administration
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Administration
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Platform
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Employee Self Service
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Administration
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Taxes
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Integration
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Platform
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Benefits Administration Platform Features
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Benefits Administration Platform Features
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Generative AI
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Platform
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.2
21
Not enough data
6.1
19
Training & eLearning
8.9
441
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Verified
7.8
18
8.4
389
7.6
16
8.4
411
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Verified
7.1
16
8.7
429
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Verified
7.2
15
Training & eLearning
8.4
410
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Verified
5.6
11
8.2
385
7.5
12
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
6.2
24
Not enough data
6.2
24
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
368
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Verified
7.1
12
8.9
441
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Verified
7.8
18
7.4
65
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Verified
Not enough data
8.4
410
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Verified
5.6
11
8.4
411
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Verified
7.1
16
8.7
429
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Verified
7.2
15
8.2
385
7.5
12
Generative AI
8.0
43
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
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Platform Basics
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Platform Content
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Platform Additional Functionality
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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
Performance reviews
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Goals
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Feedback
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Data
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Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
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Platform Basics
7.9
160
Not enough data
8.6
167
Not enough data
8.1
164
Not enough data
Training & Learning
9.1
180
Not enough data
8.3
164
Not enough data
8.8
169
Not enough data
8.4
170
Not enough data
8.5
159
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.5
161
Not enough data
8.9
173
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
177
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
177
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
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Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
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
8.1
81
Not enough data
8.0
78
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
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
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Platform Content
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Platform Additional Functionality
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Platform Data
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Platform
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.2
21
Not enough data
6.1
19
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.3
408
Not enough data
7.8
387
Not enough data
8.2
428
Not enough data
8.2
416
8.3
5
Course Delivery
8.6
416
Not enough data
8.7
456
8.3
5
8.2
388
Not enough data
Course Management
7.5
343
Not enough data
8.5
410
Not enough data
8.6
416
Not enough data
8.7
379
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
323
Not enough data
8.2
333
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
368
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Verified
7.1
12
8.9
441
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Verified
7.8
18
8.4
410
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Verified
5.6
11
8.4
389
7.6
16
8.4
411
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Verified
7.1
16
8.7
429
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Verified
7.2
15
8.2
385
7.5
12
Generative AI
7.3
228
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
Time Tracking
Not enough data
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Client Invoicing
Not enough data
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Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
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Administration
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Platform
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Platform
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.2
21
Not enough data
6.1
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Absorb LMS and SumTotal are categorized as Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
SumTotal is categorized as Healthcare HR, Employee Scheduling, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Time Tracking, Expense Management, Core HR, Payroll, and Performance Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SumTotal
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
5.2%
Information Technology and Services
4.7%
Computer Software
4.4%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
74.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Hospital & Health Care
10.3%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Higher Education
7.7%
Semiconductors
5.1%
Other
56.4%
Discussions
Who owns Absorb LMS?
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Official Response from Absorb LMS
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) acquired Absorb Software in 2021....Read more
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