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(810)4.6 out of 5
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Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
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(792)4.6 out of 5
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- G2 reviewers report that Absorb LMS excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to TalentLMS. Users appreciate its clean and intuitive navigation, which enhances both user and admin experiences, making it suitable for organizations with large user bases.
- According to verified reviews, Absorb LMS shines in the quality of support it provides, with users highlighting the effectiveness of their customer success managers. One user noted that their CSM was instrumental in guiding them through challenges, which contrasts with TalentLMS, where users have reported less personalized support.
- Users say that Absorb LMS offers a robust set of features for content delivery and tracking, with many praising its ability to handle diverse training needs. In contrast, while TalentLMS allows for easy course creation, some users feel it lacks the depth of features that Absorb provides for larger organizations.
- Reviewers mention that Absorb LMS has a more complex setup process, which may require a learning curve, but once mastered, it offers extensive capabilities. TalentLMS, on the other hand, is noted for its ease of setup, making it a favorable choice for smaller teams or those new to LMS platforms.
- G2 reviewers highlight the flexibility of TalentLMS in course creation, particularly its ability to quickly develop content in various formats. This feature is particularly beneficial for smaller organizations that need to adapt training materials rapidly, whereas Absorb LMS is often seen as more suited for larger, structured training programs.
- Users report that while both platforms have similar star ratings, the volume of recent reviews for Absorb LMS indicates a more active user base, suggesting that it may be more reliable for ongoing support and updates. This is particularly important for organizations looking for a long-term partner in their learning management needs.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
744
8.7
593
Ease of Use
8.8
750
9.0
596
Ease of Setup
8.4
647
8.9
548
Ease of Admin
8.7
724
8.8
552
Quality of Support
9.5
743
8.9
555
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
720
9.2
537
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
720
8.9
577
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.8
229
8.4
390
8.5
187
8.4
414
|
Verified
8.3
217
8.7
432
|
Verified
8.3
222
Training & eLearning
8.4
410
|
Verified
8.6
220
8.2
389
7.9
205
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
6.2
24
Not enough data
6.2
24
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
370
|
Verified
8.6
215
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.8
229
7.4
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
410
|
Verified
8.6
220
8.4
414
|
Verified
8.3
217
8.7
432
|
Verified
8.3
222
8.2
389
7.9
205
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
8.3
217
8.2
389
7.9
205
Process Automation
8.3
48
8.2
15
8.6
48
8.9
15
8.4
49
7.9
14
8.6
53
8.2
15
7.9
47
8.1
14
8.1
42
8.0
15
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.0
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
39
|
Verified
Course Management
Not enough data
8.1
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
46
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
41
|
Verified
Onboarding
Not enough data
8.4
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
42
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
7.9
161
7.3
37
8.7
168
8.0
40
8.1
164
7.8
38
Training & Learning
9.1
181
8.9
41
8.3
165
7.8
38
8.8
170
8.3
40
8.4
171
8.1
40
8.5
160
7.9
40
Data & Analytics
8.5
162
8.0
40
8.9
174
8.4
41
8.4
169
8.3
41
Generative AI
7.6
125
6.5
21
7.6
125
6.7
20
Reporting Analysis
8.1
172
8.3
65
8.9
178
8.5
65
Course Management
8.5
171
7.9
65
9.0
173
8.3
65
Integration
7.3
137
6.2
46
8.8
153
8.0
61
Customer Assistance
9.5
178
8.2
61
Platform Customization
8.9
170
7.8
53
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
6.6
49
4.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
81
7.3
10
8.8
84
7.5
10
8.6
87
7.7
10
8.7
93
7.8
10
8.1
84
7.4
9
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
77
7.5
10
8.1
83
7.7
10
8.0
76
7.5
10
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
82
7.8
10
8.2
82
6.7
9
8.0
79
6.9
9
7.5
76
6.3
9
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
82
6.9
9
8.0
78
6.9
9
8.0
74
7.0
9
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
81
7.6
9
8.4
84
7.7
8
8.5
82
7.8
9
Course Authoring
8.3
411
8.3
181
7.8
387
Feature Not Available
8.2
431
8.6
184
8.2
418
7.7
143
Course Delivery
8.6
419
8.1
170
8.7
459
8.3
178
8.3
392
8.3
146
Course Management
7.5
344
8.0
161
8.5
411
8.5
176
8.6
421
8.5
175
8.7
383
8.3
132
LMS Marketplace
7.2
293
7.1
98
7.3
291
7.2
113
7.1
279
7.3
109
Interface
8.6
325
8.4
159
8.3
336
7.7
114
Training & eLearning
8.4
370
|
Verified
8.6
215
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.8
229
8.4
410
|
Verified
8.6
220
8.4
390
8.5
187
8.4
414
|
Verified
8.3
217
8.7
432
|
Verified
8.3
222
8.2
389
7.9
205
Generative AI
7.3
229
7.0
48
7.0
235
6.9
41
7.0
221
6.3
41
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 TalentLMS are categorized as Customer Education, Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS), Ethics and Compliance Learning, Training Management Systems, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Course Authoring, and Online Learning Platform
Unique Categories
Absorb LMS is categorized as Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) and Learning Management System (LMS)
TalentLMS is categorized as Sales Training and Onboarding and eLearning Content
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TalentLMS
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
4.8%
Computer Software
4.4%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
74.4%
E-Learning
8.1%
Education Management
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Computer Software
6.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.8%
Other
66.0%
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
Can we add our own "trigger" (customized course field) for sending out notifications?
4 Comments
DG
TalentLMS has a "notifications" feature that allows the system to send an email X hours after course completion to a range of different users, including the...Read more
Can I use my own domain?
3 Comments
RC
Yes you can and you can get a very professional result once you do so, especially if you are on a plan with secure connection (SSL) included. There are a few...Read more
Is Talent LMS as good as the reviews say?
3 Comments
PE
Hi Daniela
I use TalentLMS and am very happy with the functionality of the software. The learners that we have (who are not all tech minded) find it easy...Read more
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