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Users consistently praise the exceptional customer service provided by eThink, highlighting their quick response times and helpful support team. Many appreciate the platform's ease of use and flexibility, which enhances their online learning experience. However, some users note that navigation can be confusing at times, impacting overall efficiency.

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William H.
WH
"Open LMS: Intuitive, Responsive, and Adaptable"
What do you like best about Open LMS?

I really appreciate that the Open LMS support team is always available when we need them. The learning environment is very dynamic, and with Open LMS, adaptation to new changes is easier. It's also great to have a robust and affordable LMS. I find the ability to take full advantage of LTI and integrations with tools like Cengage, McGraw, and Turnitin, particularly beneficial. The user-friendly and easy-to-navigate interface makes my job as the sole Administrator much easier. Overall, it’s been working really well for our institution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

Although it is great to be able to import Question banks from third parties, I think improvements with Question banks and the ease of removing or navigating through them could be refined and improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Grety Gulyas of Open LMS

We really value your insights, William! It’s great to hear how Open LMS has streamlined your workflow as a sole Administrator, particularly through our interface and third-party integrations.

We recognize that the Question Bank navigation could be more seamless, and we’re actively working to refine those management tools. We’re especially pleased to know our support team has been a dependable partner in helping your institution stay agile. Your feedback helps us continue to raise the bar, and we look forward to supporting your success moving forward.

Greg R.
GR
Vice President, Information Technology
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable, Reasonably Priced OpenLMS with a Helpful Rep"
What do you like best about Open LMS?

Our rep Manu has been a helpful partner in helping us obtain the solutions that we need. This is a reasonably priced product that works well and is reliable for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

The tech support isn't always as fast as we would like - but that's not unique to OpenLMS. That said, anytime there is a critical issue/ emergency they are responsive and quick to provide a solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Katina Zinsmeyer of Open LMS

Thank you for your feedback, Greg. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that Manu has been a helpful and trusted partner in supporting your organization’s needs.

We understand how critical timely technical support is, and we’re continuously working to improve. We’re especially pleased to know that our team has been responsive when it mattered most. Your feedback helps us continue to raise the bar, and we look forward to supporting your success moving forward.

Concepción N.
CN
"Facilitate Educational Management, Excellent Support"
What do you like best about Open LMS?

I like that Open LMS has different views, which allows organizing the view for the student according to different characteristics of the target population and generating diverse views. This allows people to see the platform in different organizations and not everyone has to see the same thing, which is quite useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

There is still a situation that has not been corrected, such as access through the application, which does not register the access and does not allow us to identify if they are really active or not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Grety Gulyas of Open LMS

We're so grateful for your feedback! It's wonderful to see how the platform's diverse viewing options have allowed you to create a truly personalized environment for your university's different student groups.

We hear your concerns regarding mobile app activity tracking and are focused on improving how those analytics are captured to give you better visibility. We're especially pleased that Open LMS has made publishing and managing your subjects a seamless process. Your insights drive our ongoing improvements, and we are eager to continue supporting your success.

Acharya Manish  K.
AK
"Streamlined Online Learning with Robust Features"
What do you like best about Open LMS?

I use Open LMS for my education at University of The People, and I appreciate the convenience and ease of use, which allows me to efficiently manage my online degree. I value the user-friendly interface, clear organization of courses, and reliable access that keeps me focused on learning. The platform's flexibility with scheduling helps me balance coursework with my personal and professional life. I particularly appreciate the assignment submission tool, which simplifies uploading work and receiving prompt feedback from instructors, enhancing my ability to track progress and improve performance. The discussion forums facilitate engagement with classmates, idea sharing, and doubt clarification, enriching the learning experience. Additionally, the gradebook feature provides real-time grade monitoring, assisting in staying organized and focused on academic goals. The initial setup was straightforward and user-friendly, offering clear instructions and guidance, which made transitioning to the platform smooth. Overall, Open LMS provides strong features, and valuable tools, making online learning more efficient and accessible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

Some aspects of Open LMS could be improved for a better user experience. Occasionally, the system interface feels slow, and navigation between modules can be confusing, which makes it harder to find needed resources quickly. Sometimes notifications are missed or not timely, leading to delayed responses or submissions. Additionally, mobile access could be smoother—certain features don’t display as well on a smartphone as they do on a computer, which limits flexibility for users who depend on mobile devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Katina Zinsmeyer of Open LMS

Acharya Manish K., thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re thrilled to hear that Open LMS has been instrumental in enhancing your online learning journey at the University of the People. We truly appreciate your feedback on the platform’s convenience, ease of use, and robust features, and we’re glad they’ve supported you in managing your degree efficiently. Your success is exactly what we strive for! Thank you for being part of the Open LMS community.

Verified User in Consulting
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Straightforward Implementation, Useful Features, and Really Helpful Support"
What do you like best about Open LMS?

There are many useful features we can rely on, and the implementation process is straightforward. The customer support team was also really helpful whenever we needed assistance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

There isn’t much to dislike about it. However, we would appreciate more improvements soon for open engine reports, especially more options for choosing graph colours. It would also be great if the dashboard could offer different template sections, rather than only a vertical, per-item view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Grety Gulyas of Open LMS

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate you taking the time to provide such thoughtful feedback. It's great to hear that the features within Open LMS, along with the implementation process and support from our team, have made a positive impact for you.

We're grateful for your suggestions on improving Open Engine reports, dashboard flexibility, and bulk user management. Feedback like yours plays an important role in shaping how we continue to enhance the platform.

We value having you as part of the Open LMS community and look forward to continuing to support your goals.

Verified User in Education Management
AE
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Customizable and adaptable to my needs as a client only if they are of high priority, otherwise not."
What do you like best about Open LMS?

That can be customized according to some needs I have as a client. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

If I need to make an adjustment or configuration that is not a priority for others, they don't take it into account, and to have it considered, it's very tedious to have to post in several places to see if they already consider my request as more important. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Katina Zinsmeyer of Open LMS

We’re grateful for your honest feedback! It’s great to hear that the platform’s customization has met many of your specific institutional needs.

We understand your concerns about the feedback process for new adjustments and how frustrating it can be when your specific needs don't align with broader priorities. We are working to make our roadmap more transparent and ensure every client's voice is heard more efficiently. We’re especially pleased that Open LMS remains a flexible tool for your programs. Your input is vital to our pursuit of excellence, and we’re excited to continue partnering with your institution in its growth. Thank you for being a part of the Open LMS family.

Verified User in Higher Education
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Inconsistent, Slow Support Undermines an Otherwise Solid LMS Hosting Service"
What do you like best about Open LMS?

OpenLMS provides competent LMS hosting services, including upgrades, ongoing site availability, and technical support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

OpenLMS provides inconsistent customer support. Support is often slow. In one case, our upgrade was delayed, and this was not communicated to us until very close to the upgrade date. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Katina Zinsmeyer of Open LMS

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with our support services. Providing timely and consistent assistance is important to us, and we regret that we fell short of your expectations in this instance.

We appreciate your recognition of our hosting services and ongoing site availability. Your concerns regarding communication delays during your upgrade are important, and we are actively reviewing this to ensure it does not happen again.

If you’re able, please contact us directly so we can better understand your specific situation and ensure we are fully resolving any outstanding issues. We value the opportunity to make this right and improve your overall experience with Open LMS. Thank you for choosing us as your LMS hosting partner.

Verified User in Research
AR
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Study System review"
What do you like best about Open LMS?

The technical support is fantastic. The team is really helpful with advice and solutions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

Contract renewals are a little difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Katina Zinsmeyer of Open LMS

We’re glad to hear that you’ve found our technical support fantastic! Our team is committed to providing timely, helpful guidance and effective solutions, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for being a part of the Open LMS family.

Meagan C.
MC
Director of Ed Tech
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"eThink LMS"
What do you like best about Open LMS?

I like the suppport that eThink provides. They are always very quick with their responses. I like the gradebook functions in Moodle. I love how they will work to find a solution to any problem you may have. In addition to this, I like how the LMS integrated with our schools SIS and provides our students and faculty with a user-friendly experience.

I like the ticket-based support systems as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

I have not found anything that I dislike. I have compared this LMS with other LMSs and it has been one of the best, the reviews have been great, the functionality is great, the support are great. The only thing I would like to see more of is analytics and reporting tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Noveck G.
NG
IT Officer [Team Lead- eLearning]
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Clinical implementation process and almost seamless migration!"
What do you like best about Open LMS?

Our team engaged eThink for a solution that would be able to scale to a high number of concurrent users. The entire migration process was very well managed, with a dedicated project manager and a highly skilled technical team that was very responsive before, during and after the migration process. Our team was able to work with them to transition the site over the course of a weekend - but the pre-loading process took some weeks to upload a vast amount of data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Open LMS?

There are no dislikes at this time. Overall we were very satisfied with the approach, the technology and the team. We lost some administrative access, but this was expected with a managed platform solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Marisa DelBuono of Open LMS

Noveck, thank you for this detailed review! We're so happy to hear the implementation process was seamless and pleasant with eThink and the site is performing well. We hope to continue to provide your team with a reliable eLearning solution!

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

21 months

Perceived Cost

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