Compare Acorn PLMS and TalentLMS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Acorn PLMS
Star Rating
(77)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(793)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that TalentLMS excels in user experience, particularly for small teams, with features that allow easy course creation and content delivery. Users appreciate the ability to upload various formats like videos and SCORM files, making it versatile for different training needs.
- Users say Acorn PLMS stands out for its exceptional customer support, with many highlighting the team's commitment to ensuring a smooth implementation process. Reviewers noted that the team provided valuable technical expertise during complex setups, which significantly enhanced their experience.
- According to verified reviews, TalentLMS has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like ease of use and setup. Users frequently mention the intuitive onboarding process, which helps new users get started quickly and efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Acorn PLMS offers impressive customization options, particularly in personalizing the homepage to align with company branding. This feature has been described as a game changer for organizations looking to create a tailored learning environment.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while TalentLMS provides a robust set of features for course management, it may not fully meet the needs of larger organizations compared to Acorn PLMS, which is favored by mid-market companies for its scalability and advanced functionalities.
- Users report that TalentLMS's integration capabilities are somewhat limited compared to Acorn PLMS, which has received praise for its ability to connect with various tools and platforms, enhancing the overall learning management experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Acorn PLMS
Capabilities
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Competency-driven performance plans and assessments
- Capability discovery
- Capability directory
- Capability templates (more than 600 available)
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Acorn PLMS
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TalentLMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
69
8.7
594
Ease of Use
8.9
71
9.0
597
Ease of Setup
8.6
65
8.9
549
Ease of Admin
8.7
67
8.8
553
Quality of Support
9.6
67
8.9
556
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
67
9.2
538
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
67
8.9
578
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.7
25
8.8
229
7.7
23
8.5
188
7.8
24
8.3
217
8.6
24
8.3
222
Training & eLearning
8.1
17
8.6
220
7.1
17
7.9
205
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
7.8
24
8.3
217
7.1
17
7.9
205
Process Automation
8.3
6
8.2
15
8.1
6
8.9
15
9.7
6
7.9
14
9.4
6
8.2
15
9.2
6
8.1
14
8.1
6
8.0
15
Performance reviews
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
Goals
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Feedback
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Skill management
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Administration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.3
10
7.3
37
8.6
12
8.0
40
7.6
11
7.8
38
Training & Learning
8.6
12
8.9
41
8.2
12
7.8
38
8.2
12
8.3
40
7.6
12
8.1
40
8.1
12
7.9
40
Data & Analytics
8.1
12
8.0
40
8.5
12
8.4
41
8.0
11
8.3
41
Generative AI
4.6
9
6.5
21
4.6
9
6.7
20
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.5
65
Course Management
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.3
65
Integration
Not enough data
6.2
46
Not enough data
8.0
61
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
8.2
61
Platform Customization
Not enough data
7.8
53
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
4.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.4
9
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.3
9
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Course Authoring
8.2
19
8.3
181
7.2
17
Feature Not Available
7.0
17
8.6
184
7.9
17
7.7
143
Course Delivery
7.7
17
8.1
170
8.9
18
8.3
178
7.3
16
8.3
146
Course Management
6.8
18
8.0
161
8.7
18
8.5
176
9.0
18
8.5
175
8.3
17
8.3
132
LMS Marketplace
6.9
15
7.1
98
7.9
15
7.2
113
Feature Not Available
7.3
109
Interface
9.1
18
8.4
159
7.3
16
7.7
114
Training & eLearning
7.7
16
8.6
215
8.7
25
8.8
229
8.1
17
8.6
220
7.7
23
8.5
188
7.8
24
8.3
217
8.6
24
8.3
222
7.1
17
7.9
205
Generative AI
5.6
15
7.0
48
5.8
15
6.9
41
Feature Not Available
6.3
41
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Acorn PLMS and TalentLMS are categorized as Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS), Training Management Systems, Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Customer Education
Unique Categories
Acorn PLMS is categorized as Skills Management, Learning Management System (LMS), and Performance Management
TalentLMS is categorized as Ethics and Compliance Learning, Sales Training and Onboarding, eLearning Content, Online Learning Platform, and Course Authoring
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Acorn PLMS
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
Government Administration
14.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.5%
Education Management
9.5%
Hospital & Health Care
8.1%
E-Learning
6.8%
Other
51.4%
E-Learning
8.1%
Education Management
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Computer Software
6.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.8%
Other
65.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Acorn LMS used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Acorn PLMS
Acorn's AI-powered PLMS (Performance Learning Management System) is used to address the topics of performance and learning in one platform. It allows...Read more
Acorn PLMS 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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