Absorb LMS vs TalentLMS

Absorb LMS is a learning management system for administering and delivering organizational training. Its stated uses include onboarding, employee development, compliance training, customer education, partner enablement, and selling courses. Learning can be assigned according to role, department, location, goals, and skill gaps; the homepage lists 12,000+ job skills and 20,000+ pre-built courses. Absorb Create uses built-in AI tools to generate courses and add quizzes, videos, translations, and voice-overs. Custom reports cover learner engagement, course completion, productivity, and sales. Integrations listed include ADP, Workday, Salesforce, BambooHR, Zoom, and content providers, with RESTful APIs and webhooks for custom connections. The free Absorb Learning app for compatible iOS and Android devices supports offline training and syncs progress after reconnection, but course creation and management are not supported in the app. The product also lists assessments, certificates, SSO, and API access. Pricing is provided on request, and a free trial signup form is available with no duration stated. Absorb LMS was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

TalentLMS is a learning management platform for organizing training across employees, partners, or customers. Separate training portals can remain centrally managed, while group supervisors can organize training and monitor progress without full administrator access. The platform supports assessments, certificates, and single sign-on through SAML 2.0, LDAP, and OpenID Connect. Its API supports integrations, including HubSpot for syncing data, automating workflows, and tracking learner progress. TalentLibrary offers more than 1,000 ready-made courses. The platform is mobile friendly and accessible without installing software; TalentCards is a mobile training app for teams on the go. The free plan has no time limit and allows up to 5 active users and 10 active courses, with no credit card required. Core costs $119 a month. Paid plans can use monthly or annual payments, while Enterprise is annual only. TalentLMS was founded in 2012 and is based in Athens, Greece.