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# Cornerstone Content vs OpenSesame Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Cornerstone Content** [

4.1/5(61)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-content/reviews#reviews)

**OpenSesame** [

4.6/5(184)

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Pricing

**Cornerstone Content**
No pricing available

**OpenSesame**
Free Trial

**Contact Us** · Plus 100

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Cornerstone Content**
2 months

Based on 5 responses

**OpenSesame**
2 months

Based on 60 responses

Return on Investment

**Cornerstone Content**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenSesame**
13 months

Based on 46 responses

Perceived Cost

**Cornerstone Content**
$$$$$

**OpenSesame**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Cornerstone Content**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenSesame**
11%

 ![Cornerstone Content](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5944b857336be8138fbd87f4b4cab68e/cornerstone-content.png "Cornerstone Content")

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Pros & Cons

**Cornerstone Content**
[
Choice Variety (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-content/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1719150&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Content Quality (1)
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**OpenSesame**
[
Customer Support (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1624831&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Content Diversity (12)
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Integration Issues (3)
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Content Overload (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1955762&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Cornerstone Content**
Not enough data

**OpenSesame**
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Axonify

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ae79e0753525326f9e8ced00c8cf7f05/cornerstone-learning.png "Product Avatar Image")

Cornerstone Learning

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/vendor/image/270/large_detail_e45fd7b2c67e2a7076571c0f4b5d61bd.png "Product Avatar Image")

Cornerstone Learning SBX

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Screenshots

**Cornerstone Content**
 ![Cornerstone Content screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/134494/Content-Anytime---Professional-Skills.png)

**OpenSesame**
 ![OpenSesame screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/128904/Marketplace.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Cornerstone Content**

8.3

8.348

**OpenSesame**

8.8

8.8153

Ease of Use

**Cornerstone Content**

8.7

8.749

**OpenSesame**

9.1

9.1156

Ease of Setup

**Cornerstone Content**

8.2

8.214

**OpenSesame**

8.9

8.9139

Ease of Admin

**Cornerstone Content**

8.8

8.813

**OpenSesame**

9.0

9.0145

Quality of Support

**Cornerstone Content**

8.2

8.239

**OpenSesame**

9.5

9.5153

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Cornerstone Content**

8.6

8.613

**OpenSesame**

9.6

9.6146

Product Direction (% positive)

**Cornerstone Content**

7.1

7.148

**OpenSesame**

9.3

9.3156

Features

Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)[Hide 71 FeaturesShow 71 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

44

9.0

90

Training & eLearning

Assessments and Practice

8.5

34

9.0(won by 0.5)

7

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Delivery and Tracking

8.3

31

8.8(won by 0.5)

8

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Creation

8.2

26

9.2(won by 1.0)

8

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Manager Portals

8.4(won by 0.7)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

66

|

Verified

Content Storage and Management

8.1

21

8.9(won by 0.8)

6

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Libraries

8.4

35

9.4(won by 1.0)

85

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Social Learning

6.9(won by default)

6

Feature Not Available

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Record Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-paced Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third Party Course Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recommendations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-Service Content Curation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

SCORM Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microlearning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Companies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Academic/Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Training

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corporate/Business

Not enough data

Not enough data

eLearning Content[Hide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

44

8.6

88

Training & eLearning

Manager Portals

8.4(won by 0.7)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

66

|

Verified

Content Libraries

8.4

35

9.4(won by 1.0)

85

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Online Course Providers[Hide 64 FeaturesShow 64 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.4

47

Activity Tracking

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Record Management

Training Record Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-paced Learning

Self-paced Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification & Licensing

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Questions

Customizable Questions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Portal

Employee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gamification

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Tracking

Skills Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

SCORM Compliance

SCORM Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification Tracking

Certification Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asynchronous Learning

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Courses

Personalized recommendations

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

35

High-quality content

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

42

Video content

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

42

Projects

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

39

In-course assessments

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

39

Certification practice tests

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

32

Administration

Team-level monitoring

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

31

Administrative dashboard

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

39

Certificates

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

34

Compatibility

Mobile compatibility

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

34

Offline access

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

29

Single sign-on (SSO)

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

34

Technical Skills Development[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.0

23

Functionality

Skill Gap Analysis

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

19

Skill Assessment

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

19

Projects

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

19

Comprehension Checks

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

20

Course Recommendation Engine

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

19

Learning Paths

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

20

Channels

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

19

Content

Interactive Content

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

21

Video Content

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

19

Platform Reporting and Analytics

Advanced Analytics

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

17

SSO

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

17

API Access

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

17

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

7

Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microlearning Platforms[Hide 72 FeaturesShow 72 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

46

Not enough data

Basics

Performance

8.0(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Mobility

8.3(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Content

Content Library

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Customizability

7.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Content Creation

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Performance

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training & eLearning

Assessments and Practice

8.5

34

9.0(won by 0.5)

7

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Delivery and Tracking

8.3

31

8.8(won by 0.5)

8

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Creation

8.2

26

9.2(won by 1.0)

8

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Manager Portals

8.4(won by 0.7)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

66

|

Verified

Content Storage and Management

8.1

21

8.9(won by 0.8)

6

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Libraries

8.4

35

9.4(won by 1.0)

85

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rewards Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bite-Sized Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-Enrollment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Paths/Tracks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quizzes

Not enough data

Not enough data

SCORM Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certificates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spaced Repetition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Peer Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Leaderboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Companies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Academic/Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Training

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corporate/Business

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.5

44

Not enough data

Training & eLearning

Content Creation

8.2

26

9.2(won by 1.0)

8

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Content Libraries

8.4

35

9.4(won by 1.0)

85

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Question Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Course Authoring

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-paced Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Audio/Video Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Publishing

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SCORM Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

VR/AR Compatibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Questions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Storyboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Import

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quizzes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Instructor-Led Courses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

PowerPoint Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Language Learning[Hide 53 FeaturesShow 53 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

12

Language learning lessons

Self-Paced Lessons

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

8

Multimedia

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

9

Gamification

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

9

Personalized Learning Paths

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

7

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

8

Human Connections

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

9

Live Tutoring

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

7

Administration

Administrative Dashboard

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

11

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

11

Certificates

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

11

Mobile Compatibility

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

10

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Speech

Not enough data

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Reviewers' Company Size

[![Cornerstone Content](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5944b857336be8138fbd87f4b4cab68e/cornerstone-content.png "Cornerstone Content")](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-content/reviews)

Cornerstone Content

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

19.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

39.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

41.4%

[![OpenSesame](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/74344c66dbd48a67a6ac0c1c9d0d0789/opensesame.svg "OpenSesame")](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews)

OpenSesame

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

2.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

40.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

57.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

19.0%

2.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

39.7%

40.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

41.4%

57.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Cornerstone Content](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5944b857336be8138fbd87f4b4cab68e/cornerstone-content.png "Cornerstone Content")](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-content/reviews)
Cornerstone Content

Staffing and Recruiting

12.1%

Information Technology and Services

12.1%

Computer Software

10.3%

Human Resources

5.2%

Retail

5.2%

Other

55.2%

[![OpenSesame](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/74344c66dbd48a67a6ac0c1c9d0d0789/opensesame.svg "OpenSesame")](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews)
OpenSesame

Manufacturing

8.0%

Computer Software

5.7%

Construction

5.1%

Insurance

4.5%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

4.5%

Other

72.2%

FAQs

## Cornerstone Content vs OpenSesame FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between OpenSesame vs Cornerstone Content?

OpenSesame stands out from Cornerstone Content with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and a broader content variety according to G2 reviewers.

| [OpenSesame](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews) | [Cornerstone Content](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-content/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (183 reviews) | 4.1/5 (61 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 8.9 | 8.2 |
| 9.5 | 8.2 |
| Variety (21 all-time mentions) | Choice Variety (1 all-time mention) |

### How do the pricing models of OpenSesame and Cornerstone Content compare?

OpenSesame is rated higher for value by reviewers, with stronger satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **OpenSesame:** Reviewers describe pricing as competitive for the extensive course access, noting cost savings and value for the breadth of content.
- **Cornerstone Content:** Reviewers highlight the value of curated libraries but do not emphasize pricing as a standout benefit.

### What are the best alternatives to OpenSesame and Cornerstone Content?

The top three alternatives to OpenSesame and Cornerstone Content are LinkedIn Learning, Udemy Business, and Skillsoft Percipio Platform.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OpenSesame](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/reviews) | 4.6/5 (183 reviews) | Enterprise | Competitive for extensive course access | Variety (21 all-time mentions) |
| [Cornerstone Content](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-content/reviews) | 4.1/5 (61 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Choice Variety (1 all-time mention) |
| [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews) | 4.4/5 (722 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Content breadth and professional development |
| [Udemy Business](https://www.g2.com/products/udemy-business/reviews) | 4.5/5 (726 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Course variety and up-to-date content |
| [Skillsoft Percipio Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/skillsoft-percipio-platform/reviews) | 4.1/5 (107 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Microlearning and content refresh frequency |

### Which eLearning Content features should I prioritize when comparing OpenSesame and Cornerstone Content?

Buyers comparing OpenSesame and Cornerstone Content should prioritize content variety, content quality, customer support, ease of use, and content curation.

- **Content Variety:** OpenSesame (21 all-time mentions), Cornerstone Content (1 all-time mention)
- **Content Quality:** OpenSesame (16 all-time mentions), Cornerstone Content (1 all-time mention)
- **Customer Support:** OpenSesame (16 all-time mentions), Cornerstone Content (—)
- **Ease of Use:** OpenSesame (7 all-time mentions), Cornerstone Content (1 all-time mention)
- **Content Curation:** OpenSesame (4 all-time mentions), Cornerstone Content (—)

### What are the pros and cons of OpenSesame vs Cornerstone Content?

OpenSesame's headline strength is its unmatched content variety, while Cornerstone Content's main strength is curated choice variety.

- **OpenSesame strengths:** Variety (21 all-time mentions), Content Quality (16), Customer Support (16), Content Diversity (12), Comprehensive Content (8), Ease of Use (7), Content Curation (4)
- **OpenSesame trade-offs:** Reviewers note occasional difficulty finding niche or highly specific content and some variability in course quality across publishers.
- **Cornerstone Content strengths:** Choice Variety (1 all-time mention), Content Quality (1), Ease of Use (1), Flexibility (1)
- **Cornerstone Content trade-offs:** Reviewers mention gaps in industry-specific content and a desire for more interactive elements and frequent content updates.

### Is OpenSesame or Cornerstone Content better for small businesses?

OpenSesame is a better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ability to scale learning for lean teams and provide quick access to compliance and skill-building content.

- **OpenSesame:** Largest segment is Enterprise, but recent reviews from small teams praise OpenSesame for enabling small L&D teams to deliver broad training efficiently and for responsive customer support.
- **Cornerstone Content:** Largest segment is Enterprise, and reviewers focus on large-scale standardization and breadth rather than small-business needs.

### Which eLearning Content platform has better integrations?

OpenSesame is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing smooth LMS integration experiences.

- **OpenSesame:** Integrates with Docebo and LCVista, with reviewers noting positive experiences moving content into their LMS.
- **Cornerstone Content:** No specific integrations are cited in recent reviews.

### How do OpenSesame and Cornerstone Content compare on customer support?

OpenSesame outperforms Cornerstone Content on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.3 points (9.5 vs 8.2), a material difference per G2 scores.

- **OpenSesame:** Reviewers consistently highlight responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive customer support, with 16 all-time mentions for Customer Support.
- **Cornerstone Content:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful but less frequently cited as a standout feature.

### Which is easier to implement, OpenSesame or Cornerstone Content?

OpenSesame leads Cornerstone Content on Ease of Setup by 0.7 points (8.9 vs 8.2), a material advantage.

- **OpenSesame:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, with frequent praise for the support team’s guidance during implementation.
- **Cornerstone Content:** Reviewers rate setup as user-friendly but note occasional administrative complexity and slower video uploads.

### Which product has better Learning Paths?

OpenSesame is favored for Learning Paths, with reviewers citing well-structured, up-to-date learning routes and strong support for certification standards.

- **OpenSesame:** Reviewers highlight well-structured learning paths, up-to-date content, and alignment with certification requirements; Learning Paths is a frequently mentioned feature.
- **Cornerstone Content:** Reviewers mention playlists and curated tracks, but with fewer recent mentions and less emphasis on learning path structure.

Alternatives

**Cornerstone Content Alternatives**

 ![LinkedIn Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1555369223/linkedin-linkedin-learning.svg "LinkedIn Learning")

[
LinkedIn Learning
](/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews)

 ![Pluralsight](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_14f3acc3d79f36e1b6b2bb13ab4d6235/pluralsight.png "Pluralsight")

[
Pluralsight
](/products/pluralsight/reviews)

 ![Udemy Business](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34117d953ff7e456ddd028af8fe73292/udemy-business.svg "Udemy Business")

[
Udemy Business
](/products/udemy-business/reviews)

 ![CBT Nuggets](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b2b669db5849dfee2d5a119f3e1724a2/cbt-nuggets.svg "CBT Nuggets")

[
CBT Nuggets
](/products/cbt-nuggets/reviews)

**OpenSesame Alternatives**

 ![Udemy Business](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34117d953ff7e456ddd028af8fe73292/udemy-business.svg "Udemy Business")

[
Udemy Business
](/products/udemy-business/reviews)

 ![LinkedIn Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1555369223/linkedin-linkedin-learning.svg "LinkedIn Learning")

[
LinkedIn Learning
](/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews)

 ![Skillsoft Percipio Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_750163c92410b08e8cf94f7254104a7c/skillsoft-percipio-platform.png "Skillsoft Percipio Platform")

[
Skillsoft Percipio Platform
](/products/skillsoft-percipio-platform/reviews)

 ![Pluralsight](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_14f3acc3d79f36e1b6b2bb13ab4d6235/pluralsight.png "Pluralsight")

[
Pluralsight
](/products/pluralsight/reviews)