Arlo vs SimpliTrain
Arlo
arlo.co
SimpliTrain
simplitrain.comSide by side
| Figure | Arlo | SimpliTrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $99/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Spec score · Training Management Software | 8.4 (#4) | 7.6 (#23) |
| Audience | Arlo says it is built for instructor-led training providers, including providers delivering in-person, online, and blended courses. | The site says SimpliTrain is built for professional training companies and enterprise L&D teams managing instructor-led sessions at scale. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2015 |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Moodle, WordPress, Xero, Zapier, Salesforce, Zoom, and payment providers such as Stripe and PayPal. | The integrations page lists Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, and Adobe Connect for video conferencing. |
| Product | Arlo is a training management system for creating, scheduling, selling, and delivering training. | SimpliTrain combines a training management system for instructor-led training operations with a built-in LMS, assessments, and course authoring. |
| Security | Arlo states that it completed SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 audits and supports SSO and SAML authentication. | The pricing page lists a dedicated instance and on-premise setup for Enterprise; it does not specify security certifications there. |
| Support | Support options vary by plan, with chatbot and email support on Simple and dedicated account management plus live chat and email support on Enterprise. | The Enterprise plan lists phone support and an account manager, while every plan listing includes unlimited email support only for Starter. |
| Trial | The free trial lasts 14 days, requires no credit card, and offers unlimited users. | The pricing FAQ says a free trial is available without a credit card, but does not state its duration. |
Plans
Arlo
- Simple$118 a month
- Professional$204 a month
- Enterprise$271 a month
- Authoring$99 a month
- SCORM$99 a month
- Elearning authoring$99 a month
- Authoring + SCORM bundle$149 a month
- ScalePriced on request
SimpliTrain
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProPriced on request
- Pro+Priced on request
- StarterPriced on request
In their own words
Arlo
Arlo is a training management system for providers that create and deliver instructor-led courses in person, online, or in blended formats. It brings public and private course operations together, including scheduling, registration, communications, and delivery. E-learning tools can generate course material with AI, import SCORM packages, and track learner progress and results. For registrations, Arlo supports payment options, invoicing, discounts, and waitlists; it also tracks attendance and certifications and manages instructors and reminders. Listed integrations include Moodle, WordPress, Xero, Zapier, Salesforce, Zoom, Stripe, and PayPal. Arlo is available on Android, iOS, and the web, with an API. Simple costs $118 a month, billed annually per license; Professional is $204 a month per license, and Enterprise is $271 a month per license. Each has fees of $2.15 per paid registration and $1.07 per free registration. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial requires no credit card and includes unlimited users.
SimpliTrain
SimpliTrain has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.