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At a Glance
Skillsoft
Skillsoft
Star Rating
(103)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (68.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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edX
edX
Star Rating
(119)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about edX
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that edX excels in its "Video Content" quality, scoring 9.6, which reviewers mention enhances the learning experience significantly compared to Skillsoft's score of 8.3.
  • Reviewers mention that Skillsoft's "Skill Assessment" feature is highly rated at 8.9, providing a more robust evaluation of learner capabilities than edX's score of 8.1.
  • G2 users highlight that edX's "Learning Paths" feature, with a score of 8.6, offers a structured approach to learning, while Skillsoft's higher score of 9.2 indicates a more comprehensive and user-friendly experience.
  • Users on G2 report that both platforms provide strong "Content Libraries," but edX's score of 8.9 is noted for its extensive range of high-quality courses, whereas Skillsoft's content is perceived as less diverse.
  • Reviewers say that edX's "Course Authoring" tools, scoring 8.8, are user-friendly and effective, while Skillsoft's lower score of 7.8 suggests room for improvement in this area.
  • Users report that Skillsoft's "API Access" feature, with a score of 8.7, is more flexible and better integrated than edX's score of 7.9, making it a preferred choice for organizations needing extensive customization.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Skillsoft
No pricing available
edX
No pricing available
Free Trial
Skillsoft
Free Trial is available
edX
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
84
8.9
105
Ease of Use
8.2
85
8.8
104
Ease of Setup
7.8
27
8.9
6
Ease of Admin
7.6
25
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
66
8.7
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
21
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
81
9.0
101
Features by Category
Technical Skills DevelopmentHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.7
15
8.5
17
Functionality
8.3
10
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8.0
14
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Verified
8.9
12
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Verified
8.1
15
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Verified
8.7
9
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Verified
8.7
15
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Verified
9.4
9
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Verified
8.9
15
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Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.2
10
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
9
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Verified
Feature Not Available
Content
8.5
12
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Verified
8.8
14
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Verified
8.3
12
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Verified
9.6
14
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Verified
Platform Reporting and Analytics
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.0
11
8.7
5
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Verified
7.9
8
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Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
67
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
Online Course ProvidersHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.6
5
9.0
14
Courses
Not enough data
8.6
12
8.7
5
9.1
13
8.7
5
9.5
13
8.0
5
8.8
13
8.7
5
8.9
12
8.3
5
9.6
12
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
9.0
5
8.6
13
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Skill management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Online Learning PlatformHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.2
70
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.6
12
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.5
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
Course Management
7.3
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Interface
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Unique Categories
edX
edX has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Skillsoft
Skillsoft
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
9.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
68.0%
edX
edX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Skillsoft
Skillsoft
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Higher Education
7.2%
Government Administration
6.2%
Education Management
5.2%
Pharmaceuticals
4.1%
Other
61.9%
edX
edX
Higher Education
19.5%
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Education Management
6.8%
Internet
4.2%
Other
48.3%
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Discussions
Skillsoft
Skillsoft Discussions
Is skillsoft any good?
1 Comment
Denisse R.
DR
Definitely! You can do a free trial for your organization to try it out. My favorite part are the aspire career based journeys and the completion badges.Read more
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