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Absorb LMS
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(811)4.6 out of 5
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Mid-Market (44.7% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(1,437)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (74.7% of reviews)
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- G2 reviewers report that Absorb LMS excels in user experience, with many praising its clean and intuitive navigation for both users and administrators. Users appreciate how easy it is to manage courses and curriculum, making it a reliable choice for organizations with large user bases.
- According to verified reviews, Workday HCM is recognized for its strong integration across HR processes, which helps streamline operations. Users highlight the software's ability to manage end-to-end HR processes effectively, although some mention challenges with configuration.
- Users say that Absorb LMS offers exceptional customer support, with many noting the helpfulness of their Customer Success Managers. This level of support is particularly beneficial for new users who may need guidance navigating the system.
- Reviewers mention that Workday HCM provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies tasks like monitoring pay and onboarding. However, some users feel that the software could improve in terms of ease of setup, as they encounter challenges during initial configuration.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Absorb LMS has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its ability to meet user needs effectively. Users appreciate the ease of use and the availability of comprehensive help articles, which enhance their learning experience.
- According to recent feedback, while Workday HCM is praised for its robust features, it faces competition from Absorb LMS in areas like quality of support and ease of administration, where Absorb consistently receives higher ratings from users.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
745
8.5
1,141
Ease of Use
8.8
751
8.2
1,159
Ease of Setup
8.4
648
7.5
283
Ease of Admin
8.7
725
7.5
229
Quality of Support
9.5
743
8.1
886
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
721
8.1
211
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
721
8.1
1,125
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
8.7
346
Not enough data
8.2
220
Not enough data
8.3
323
Not enough data
8.3
272
Not enough data
8.4
325
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
38
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
202
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
8.3
204
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
8.2
200
Not enough data
8.4
203
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.8
363
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
320
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
248
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
271
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
327
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
327
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
264
Not enough data
8.8
257
Taxes
Not enough data
8.6
211
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
202
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
292
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
299
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
314
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
268
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.5
277
Not enough data
8.1
175
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
264
Not enough data
8.7
297
Not enough data
8.5
186
Not enough data
8.3
209
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.6
306
Not enough data
8.5
277
Not enough data
8.1
175
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
264
Not enough data
8.7
297
Not enough data
8.5
186
Not enough data
8.6
280
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
8.4
177
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.4
32
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
19
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
7.0
19
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
202
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
8.3
204
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
8.2
200
Not enough data
8.4
203
Processing
Not enough data
7.9
27
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Compliance
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Integration
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.2
22
Reporting
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.4
23
Training & eLearning
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.3
19
8.4
390
8.2
19
8.4
414
|
Verified
8.8
20
8.7
433
|
Verified
8.7
19
Training & eLearning
8.4
411
|
Verified
8.2
19
8.2
389
8.5
19
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
6.2
24
Not enough data
6.2
24
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
370
|
Verified
8.6
19
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.3
19
7.4
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
411
|
Verified
8.2
19
8.4
414
|
Verified
8.8
20
8.7
433
|
Verified
8.7
19
8.2
389
8.5
19
Generative AI
8.0
43
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
19
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
8.8
70
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.7
74
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
63
Not enough data
8.4
65
Not enough data
7.8
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.3
59
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
Not enough data
8.4
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
67
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
8.6
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
58
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
8.3
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
57
Not enough data
7.6
50
Not enough data
7.3
32
Data
Not enough data
8.5
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
61
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
6.7
14
Not enough data
6.9
14
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
Basic Features
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Risk Mitigation
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
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
Generative AI
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
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
8.2
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
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
Not enough data
7.7
120
Not enough data
7.8
121
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.1
118
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
202
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
8.3
204
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
8.2
200
Not enough data
8.4
203
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
202
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
8.5
171
Not enough data
8.4
157
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.2
150
Not enough data
8.2
166
Not enough data
8.4
226
Not enough data
8.4
235
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.0
169
Not enough data
8.3
197
Not enough data
8.5
87
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
202
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
8.3
204
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
8.2
200
Not enough data
8.4
203
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.1
206
Not enough data
8.4
269
Course Authoring
8.3
412
8.7
19
7.8
387
8.4
20
8.2
431
8.4
19
8.2
418
8.3
19
Course Delivery
8.6
419
8.7
19
8.7
459
8.7
21
8.3
392
8.4
20
Course Management
7.5
344
8.0
19
8.5
411
8.3
19
8.6
421
8.8
20
8.7
383
8.7
20
LMS Marketplace
7.2
293
8.4
17
7.3
291
7.8
18
7.1
279
7.4
16
Interface
8.6
325
8.5
20
8.3
337
8.3
19
Training & eLearning
8.4
370
|
Verified
8.6
19
8.9
445
|
Verified
8.3
19
8.4
411
|
Verified
8.2
19
8.4
390
8.2
19
8.4
414
|
Verified
8.8
20
8.7
433
|
Verified
8.7
19
8.2
389
8.5
19
Generative AI
7.3
230
7.3
10
7.0
235
7.3
10
7.0
221
7.3
10
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.5
69
8.1
7
6.4
69
8.6
7
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
329
Not enough data
8.5
253
Not enough data
8.5
202
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
153
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.2
148
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
251
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
147
Not enough data
8.5
212
Not enough data
8.6
207
Not enough data
8.6
181
Not enough data
8.6
209
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
201
Not enough data
8.4
163
Not enough data
8.4
149
Not enough data
8.7
219
Not enough data
8.0
184
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
202
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
8.3
204
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
8.2
200
Not enough data
8.4
203
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Absorb LMS and Workday HCM are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Workday HCM is categorized as Pay Equity, Healthcare HR, Multi-Country Payroll, Career Management, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Benefits Administration, Time Tracking, Core HR, Payroll, Performance Management, and HCM Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workday HCM
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%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Computer Software
9.3%
Internet
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.0%
Financial Services
5.3%
Other
62.1%
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 you explain workday financial in more detail?
2 Comments
LB
You got me interested. I have an interview coming up soon and I don't know how to properly ask questions that are important to me about remuneration and the...Read more
What is included in Workday HCM?
2 Comments
ST
Workday Student includes Student Recruiting, Admissions*, Curriculum Management*, Records*, Academic Advising*, Financial Aid* and Student Financials*Read more
What is Workday HCM used for?
1 Comment
MA
Workday HCM is used to manage the full employee lifecycle in one integrated platform. It supports core HR functions such as maintaining employee records,...Read more
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