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# CXL vs HubSpot Academy Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**CXL** [

4.7/5(169)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl-institute-cxl/reviews#reviews)

**HubSpot Academy** [

4.8/5(691)

](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-academy/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**CXL**
Free Trial

**Starting at $289.00** 1 seat Per Month · Individual plan

**HubSpot Academy**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**CXL**
2 months

Based on 11 responses

**HubSpot Academy**
2 months

Based on 51 responses

Return on Investment

**CXL**
12 months

Based on 10 responses

**HubSpot Academy**
12 months

Based on 36 responses

Perceived Cost

**CXL**
$$$$$

**HubSpot Academy**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**CXL**
Not enough reviews yet

**HubSpot Academy**
18%

Pros & Cons

**CXL**
[
Content Quality (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl-institute-cxl/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1525948&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Content Comprehensiveness (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl-institute-cxl/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1527584&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficulty (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl-institute-cxl/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1528151&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Pacing Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl-institute-cxl/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1527405&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**HubSpot Academy**
[
Ease of Use (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-academy/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1134066&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Certifications (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-academy/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1134390&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficulty Levels (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-academy/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1132943&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Quiz Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-academy/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1134489&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**CXL**
Not enough data

**HubSpot Academy**
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Service Hub

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Screenshots

**CXL**
 ![CXL 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/81422/Screen-Shot-2020-10-02-at-12.48.22-PM.png)

**HubSpot Academy**
 ![HubSpot Academy 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/69321/Screen-Shot-2022-09-20-at-4.01.43-PM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**CXL**

9.0

9.0108

**HubSpot Academy**

9.4

9.4433

Ease of Use

**CXL**

8.9

8.9108

**HubSpot Academy**

9.5

9.5437

Ease of Setup

**CXL**

9.5

9.557

**HubSpot Academy**

9.5

9.5142

Ease of Admin

**CXL**

9.4

9.429

**HubSpot Academy**

9.5

9.5125

Quality of Support

**CXL**

9.0

9.0101

**HubSpot Academy**

9.3

9.3374

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**CXL**

8.7

8.734

**HubSpot Academy**

9.5

9.5117

Product Direction (% positive)

**CXL**

9.4

9.4103

**HubSpot Academy**

9.4

9.4383

Features

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

8.3

33

8.9

286

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

High-quality content

9.1

25

9.5(won by 0.4)

243

Video content

8.9

24

9.4(won by 0.5)

241

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

In-course assessments

8.4

23

9.1(won by 0.7)

223

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

Personalized recommendations

Feature Not Available

9.0(won by default)

213

Projects

Feature Not Available

8.8(won by default)

196

Certification practice tests

Feature Not Available

9.1(won by default)

217

Administration

Team-level monitoring

7.5

18

8.5(won by 1.0)

156

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

Administrative dashboard

7.3

19

8.9(won by 1.6)

164

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

Certificates

8.8

24

9.4(won by 0.6)

220

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

Compatibility

Mobile compatibility

Feature Not Available

8.9(won by default)

167

Offline access

Feature Not Available

7.6(won by default)

139

Single sign-on (SSO)

Feature Not Available

9.1(won by default)

157

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

7.4

78

Not enough data

Functionality

Skill Gap Analysis

6.9(won by default)

46

|

Verified

Not enough data

Skill Assessment

6.9(won by default)

48

|

Verified

Not enough data

Projects

6.7(won by default)

49

|

Verified

Not enough data

Comprehension Checks

8.1(won by default)

56

|

Verified

Not enough data

Course Recommendation Engine

7.6(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Learning Paths

8.5(won by default)

54

|

Verified

Not enough data

Channels

7.9(won by default)

45

|

Verified

Not enough data

Content

Interactive Content

7.6(won by default)

52

|

Verified

Not enough data

Video Content

9.2(won by default)

56

|

Verified

Not enough data

Platform Reporting and Analytics

Advanced Analytics

7.2(won by default)

47

Not enough data

API Access

6.2(won by default)

40

|

Verified

Not enough data

SSO

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

6.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

8.2

71

Not enough data

Training & eLearning

Manager Portals

7.8(won by default)

41

Not enough data

Content Libraries

8.6(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Talent Management[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

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

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Individual Development Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Career Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training eLearning[Hide 68 FeaturesShow 68 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Customization 

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internationalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![CXL](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0a57f685a4a633b05384686a86a905e2/cxl-institute-cxl.svg "CXL")](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl-institute-cxl/reviews)

CXL

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

63.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

7.3%

[![HubSpot Academy](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1525720293/hubspot-academy.svg "HubSpot Academy")](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-academy/reviews)

HubSpot Academy

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

71.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

5.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

63.5%

71.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

29.2%

23.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

7.3%

5.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![CXL](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0a57f685a4a633b05384686a86a905e2/cxl-institute-cxl.svg "CXL")](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl-institute-cxl/reviews)
CXL

Marketing and Advertising

50.4%

Computer Software

7.3%

Financial Services

5.8%

Information Technology and Services

5.8%

Apparel & Fashion

2.9%

Other

27.7%

[![HubSpot Academy](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1525720293/hubspot-academy.svg "HubSpot Academy")](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-academy/reviews)
HubSpot Academy

Marketing and Advertising

31.4%

Information Technology and Services

9.7%

Computer Software

6.6%

Higher Education

2.8%

Management Consulting

2.5%

Other

47.1%

FAQs

## CXL vs HubSpot Academy FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between HubSpot Academy vs CXL?

HubSpot Academy stands out for its higher G2 rating and stronger support among small businesses, while CXL is recognized for its comprehensive, expert-led content.

| [HubSpot Academy](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-academy/reviews) | [CXL](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl-institute-cxl/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.8/5 (687 reviews) | 4.7/5 (169 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.5 | 9.5 |
| 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions) | Content Quality (20 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of HubSpot Academy and CXL compare?

HubSpot Academy is considered the stronger value due to its higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **HubSpot Academy:** In recent reviews, many highlight that the platform is free and offers significant cost savings for professional development.
- **CXL:** Reviewers note that CXL is priced higher than platforms like Udemy or Coursera, but justify the cost with the depth and quality of content.

### What are the best alternatives to HubSpot Academy and CXL?

The top 3 alternatives to HubSpot Academy and CXL are Product Marketing Alliance, LinkedIn Learning, and Pluralsight.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [HubSpot Academy](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-academy/reviews) | 4.8/5 (687 reviews) | Small-Business | Free, significant cost savings | Ease of Use |
| [CXL](https://www.g2.com/products/cxl-institute-cxl/reviews) | 4.7/5 (169 reviews) | Small-Business | Priced higher, justified by content depth | Content Quality |
| [Product Marketing Alliance](https://www.g2.com/products/product-marketing-alliance/reviews) | 4.7/5 (905 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive product marketing resources |
| [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews) | 4.4/5 (722 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Wide course variety |
| [Pluralsight](https://www.g2.com/products/pluralsight/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1373 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Technical depth |

### Which Online Course Providers features should I prioritize when comparing HubSpot Academy and CXL?

Buyers should prioritize content quality, certifications, ease of use, support, and comprehensiveness when comparing HubSpot Academy and CXL.

- **Content Quality:** HubSpot Academy (3 all-time mentions), CXL (20 all-time mentions)
- **Certifications:** HubSpot Academy (4 all-time mentions), CXL (—)
- **Ease of Use:** HubSpot Academy (6 all-time mentions), CXL (—)
- **Comprehensive Content:** HubSpot Academy (2 all-time mentions), CXL (12 all-time mentions)
- **Quality of Support:** HubSpot Academy (9.3), CXL (9.0)

### What are the pros and cons of HubSpot Academy vs CXL?

HubSpot Academy's headline strength is ease of use, while CXL's is content quality and comprehensiveness.

- **HubSpot Academy strengths:** Ease of Use (6 all-time mentions), Certifications (4), Content Quality (3), Comprehensive Content (2), Self-Pacing (2), User Interface (2)
- **HubSpot Academy trade-offs:** Difficulty Levels (2), Quiz Issues (2), Information Overload (1), Insufficient Hands-on Learning (1)
- **CXL strengths:** Content Quality (20), Content Comprehensiveness (17), Teaching Quality (14), Comprehensive Content (12), Topic Variety (9), Engagement (8), Practical Labs (6), Coverage Depth (6)
- **CXL trade-offs:** Difficulty (5), Pacing Issues (5)

### Is HubSpot Academy or CXL better for small businesses?

HubSpot Academy is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its largest segment and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **HubSpot Academy:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, cost savings, and practical certifications for small teams.
- **CXL:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers value the depth and breadth of content, but note the higher price point and advanced material may be more suited to mid-level professionals.

### Which Online Course Providers platform has better integrations?

HubSpot Academy and CXL are at parity for integrations, as neither has recent reviewer-cited integration themes or counts.

- **HubSpot Academy:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **CXL:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.

### How do HubSpot Academy and CXL compare on customer support?

HubSpot Academy and CXL are at near-parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 9.3 and 9.0 respectively, which is below the materiality threshold for a clear winner.

- **HubSpot Academy:** Reviewers frequently mention responsive and helpful support, with a Quality of Support score of 9.3.
- **CXL:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and knowledgeable, with a Quality of Support score of 9.0.

### Which is easier to implement, HubSpot Academy or CXL?

HubSpot Academy and CXL are at parity for Ease of Setup, both scoring 9.5, with reviewers describing straightforward implementation for both platforms.

- **HubSpot Academy:** Reviewers consistently describe the setup process as easy and hassle-free, with an Ease of Setup score of 9.5.
- **CXL:** Reviewers report a simple and intuitive setup experience, also with an Ease of Setup score of 9.5.

### Which product has better Projects?

HubSpot Academy and CXL are at parity for Projects, as neither product has a distinct advantage or reviewer-cited differentiation on this feature.

- **HubSpot Academy:** No reviewer-cited differentiation or mention count for Projects.
- **CXL:** No reviewer-cited differentiation or mention count for Projects.

Alternatives

**CXL Alternatives**

 ![Product Marketing Alliance](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/37f9d8af088d887d250383f68cc85daf/product-marketing-alliance.svg "Product Marketing Alliance")

[
Product Marketing Alliance
](/products/product-marketing-alliance/reviews)

 ![Udacity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/56b468935b60d995c2ccfaf4b713df65/udacity.svg "Udacity")

[
Udacity
](/products/udacity/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)

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

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

**HubSpot Academy 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)

 ![Udacity](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/56b468935b60d995c2ccfaf4b713df65/udacity.svg "Udacity")

[
Udacity
](/products/udacity/reviews)