# Moodle, Open LMS vs Absorb LMS Comparison

| | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 448 | 90 | 921 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (53.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year | No pricing available | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Moodle

Pros:
- Ease of Use (16 reviews)
- Features (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Not User-Friendly (9 reviews)
- Lack of Intuitiveness (7 reviews)

### Open LMS

Pros:
- Helpful (7 reviews)
- Ease of Learning (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Issues (5 reviews)
- Navigation Issues (3 reviews)

### Absorb LMS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (193 reviews)
- Customer Support (153 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (77 reviews)
- Limited Customization (61 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (379 reviews) | 8.0 (62 reviews) | 8.7 (833 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (384 reviews) | 7.4 (60 reviews) | 8.8 (843 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (164 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 8.4 (733 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (161 reviews) | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 8.7 (816 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (302 reviews) | 7.6 (59 reviews) | 9.5 (827 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (129 reviews) | 8.0 (39 reviews) | 9.4 (810 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.0 (372 reviews) | 5.7 (62 reviews) | 9.3 (805 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Moodle

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year

Description: Save time and resources with a MoodleCloud hosted solution. Whether you choose a fast and affordable standard plan or a premium cloud service, our hosting solutions are scalable, reliable, resilient and provide enhanced security and data protection. Plus, you get access to all Moodle’s key features that you need to drive great learning experiences.

Key Features:
- Moodle provides a range of scalable, reliable, and robust hosting solutions for Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace ranging from standard, low cost plans to fully hosted, premium SaaS cloud-based services.

[Learn more about Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Open LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Absorb LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Request a Quote

Price: Contact Us

Description: Transform your training with an LMS built to drive learning and ROI.

Key Features:
- Custom branded learner interface
- 24/7/365 In-house support
- Flexible pricing plans starting at 100 learners 

[Learn more about Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Training Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | 8.6/10 | 54 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | 8.7/10 | 554 |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (486 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customer Training** | 7.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (399 reviews) | 
| **Manager Portals** | 7.9 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (435 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.2 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (459 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Course Authoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | 7.3/10 | 479 |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Creation** | 7.9 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (427 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Libraries** | 7.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (407 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Course Authoring

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (23 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (23 reviews) | 

### Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | 8.2/10 | 571 |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (378 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (486 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Social Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (65 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Creation** | 7.9 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (427 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Manager Portals** | 7.9 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (435 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.2 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (459 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Libraries** | 7.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (407 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (43 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (42 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (41 reviews) | 

### Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | 8.3/10 | 55 |

#### Process Automation

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Authoring** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 
| **Online Learning** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (48 reviews) | 
| **Certificate Generation** | 5.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (49 reviews) | 
| **Tracking & Reporting** | 7.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 
| **Collaborative Environment** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (47 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Boards Reporting** | 5.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 

### Customer Education

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | 8.3/10 | 194 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (163 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Content Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (171 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (165 reviews) | 

#### Training & Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-paced** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (185 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (165 reviews) | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (173 reviews) | 
| **Quiz Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (173 reviews) | 
| **Certification Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (162 reviews) | 

#### Data & Analytics

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 
| **Learner tracker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (179 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (175 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (127 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (126 reviews) | 

### Online Learning Platform

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | 8.4/10 | 214 |

#### Reporting Analysis

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Progress Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (184 reviews) | 
| **Course Completion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (191 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (175 reviews) | 
| **Course Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (184 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Education ERP System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (136 reviews) | 
| **Learning Management System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (160 reviews) | 

#### Customer Assistance

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Help and Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (187 reviews) | 

#### Platform Customization

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (177 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (49 reviews) | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | 8.7/10 | 13 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | 8.2/10 | 109 |

#### Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standard Courses** | 6.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (81 reviews) | 
| **Authoring** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (86 reviews) | 
| **Internal Policies** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (87 reviews) | 
| **Programs** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (95 reviews) | 
| **External Courses** | 6.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (87 reviews) | 

#### Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Offensive Behavior** | 5.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (77 reviews) | 
| **Business Ethics** | 5.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (84 reviews) | 
| **Code of Conduct** | 5.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (77 reviews) | 

#### Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Corporate Compliance** | 6.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (85 reviews) | 
| **Department Specific Content** | 6.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (86 reviews) | 
| **Safety** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (81 reviews) | 
| **Industry Specific Content** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (77 reviews) | 

#### Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Renewals** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (82 reviews) | 
| **Job Related** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (78 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (76 reviews) | 

#### Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (82 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 
| **Non Compliance** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (84 reviews) | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | 8.4/10 | 59 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | 8.0/10 | 663 |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (445 reviews) | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | 7.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (389 reviews) | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | 9.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (448 reviews) | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (435 reviews) | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | 8.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (433 reviews) | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (477 reviews) | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (404 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | 7.1 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (348 reviews) | 
| **Varied User Types** | 8.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (421 reviews) | 
| **Certifications** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (441 reviews) | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | 8.7 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (397 reviews) | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | 6.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (300 reviews) | 
| **Course Marketplace** | 7.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (294 reviews) | 
| **Subscriptions** | 6.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (280 reviews) | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | 7.9 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (334 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual** | 8.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (342 reviews) | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (378 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (486 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Creation** | 7.9 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (427 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customer Training** | 7.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (399 reviews) | 
| **Manager Portals** | 7.9 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (435 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.2 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (459 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Libraries** | 7.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (407 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 5.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (233 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 5.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (235 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (221 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (69 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (70 reviews) | 

### Talent Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | 8.3/10 | 21 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Content - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Screening** | 6.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessment** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Emotional Intelligence** | 5.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logical Reasoning** | 6.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Five** | 5.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Psychometric** | 5.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Uptime** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 6.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | 7.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobility** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | 8.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment** | 5.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 6.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Interview** | 7.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Simulation** | 6.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Basics - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 6.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | 6.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 6.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Capabilities - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessment Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Bias Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Pre-Employment Screening

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Absorb LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms)

**Unique to Moodle (5):** [Ethics And Compliance LMS](https://www.g2.com/categories/ethics-and-compliance-learning), [Training Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/training-management-systems), [Talent Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/talent-assessment-software), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms)


**Unique to Absorb LMS (8):** [Customer Education Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-education), [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms), [Ethics And Compliance LMS](https://www.g2.com/categories/ethics-and-compliance-learning), [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp), [Training Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/training-management-systems), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Course Authoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/course-authoring), [Online Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-learning-platform)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Moodle | Open LMS | Absorb LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 26.9% | 13.3% | 16.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 48.5% | 53.0% | 45.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 24.6% | 33.7% | 38.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Moodle

- **Higher Education:** 36.0%
- **Education Management:** 22.1%
- **E-Learning:** 9.4%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Internet:** 1.6%
- **Computer Software:** 1.4%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 13.6%

#### Open LMS

- **Higher Education:** 48.1%
- **Education Management:** 22.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **E-Learning:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.5%
- **Consulting:** 1.2%
- **Research:** 1.2%
- **Religious Institutions:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 6.2%

#### Absorb LMS

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Computer Software:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Construction:** 3.8%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **E-Learning:** 3.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 57.5%

---
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### Alternatives to Open LMS

- [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1840 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (697 reviews)
- [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1561 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (741 reviews)
- [Tovuti LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/tovuti-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1067 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [LearnUpon LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/learnupon-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (253 reviews)
- [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [WorkRamp](https://www.g2.com/products/workramp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (622 reviews)

### Alternatives to Absorb LMS

- [Tovuti LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/tovuti-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [Continu](https://www.g2.com/products/continu/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (725 reviews)
- [LearnUpon LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/learnupon-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (253 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (741 reviews)
- [360Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/360learning/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Litmos](https://www.g2.com/products/litmos/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (698 reviews)
- [LearnWorlds](https://www.g2.com/products/learnworlds/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (378 reviews)
- [Adobe Learning Manager (formerly Adobe Captivate Prime)](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-learning-manager/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [WorkRamp](https://www.g2.com/products/workramp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (622 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Moodle

- Title: [Is Moodle really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-moodle-really-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes moodle completely free but you have to take care of the hosting and server managment "
- Title: [What is Moodle software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-moodle-software-used-for) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello
 Moodle is an open-source learning management system that helps you improve your teaching and learner outcomes. Its used by over 300 million people in..."
- Title: [What is Moodle and its features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-moodle-and-its-features) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What is the best way to encourage teachers to implement Moodle ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-encourage-teachers-to-implement-moodle) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Nilesh.
Thank you for your question.

The best way is to explain to them that in one single site they can combine all the other apps they are..."
- Title: [What have been the most beneficial plugins for you as moodlers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50476-what-have-been-the-most-beneficial-plugins-for-you-as-moodlers) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Dwight,

Thank you for your question.

In this link you can find the most popular plugins: https://moodle.org/plugins/stats.php 

You can also..."

### Open LMS

- Title: [What can an LMS do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-an-lms-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Allows your educational strategy to handle e-learning courses (online), and blended courses, as well as complement face-to-face classes with ed-tech..."

### Absorb LMS

- Title: [Who owns Absorb LMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-owns-absorb-lms) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

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