FrontCore vs Open eLMS
FrontCore
frontcore.comOpen eLMS
openelms.comSide by side
| Figure | FrontCore | Open eLMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £42/mo | £0.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 11 |
| Spec score · Training Management Software | 9.0 (#3) | 8.4 (#5) |
| API | FrontCore says users can sync key data via API and ready-made connectors, and contact the company about custom integrations. | Open eLMS provides an API for integrating a learning ecosystem and links to API documentation. |
| Founded | Public Norwegian company data lists FrontCore AS as founded on 7 October 2009. | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway | London, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | FrontCore offers cloud based SaaS tools for training providers, including training and learning management. | Open eLMS combines learning content creation, delivery, tracking, and AI-driven insights in a learning management platform. |
| Support | Customer support is offered by phone, email and contact form on weekdays from 09:00 to 15:00 CET, with reduced holiday capacity. | Support includes an in-platform help assistant, knowledge base, ticketing system, and published severity-based response and resolution SLAs. |
Plans
FrontCore
- LMS StartFree
- LMS Mini£42 a month
- TMS Start£60 a month
- LMS Pro£83 a month
- LMS Premium£125 a month
- TMS Mini£200 a month
- TMS Pro£240 a month
- TMS Premium£280 a month
- TMS Enterprise£350 a month
- TMS Corporate£630 a month
Open eLMS
- Open eLMS StandardFree
- Open eLMS Professional£10 a year
- Open eLMS LMS Enterprise£35 a year
- Open eLMS LMS Enterprise AI£69 a year
- eLearning Credits£10 a year
- Open eLMS Learning Generator Lite£19.99 a month
- eLearning Download£199.99 a year
- eLearning Download£299.99, paid once
- Open eLMS Learning Generator£299.99 a year
- Open eLMS Learning Generator Enterprise£699.99 a year
In their own words
FrontCore
FrontCore provides cloud-based training management and learning management tools for professional training providers. Its Training Management System (TMS) covers course administration, participant management, and training operations, with course and delegate management, booking, and routine automation. Listed capabilities also include class scheduling, learner registration, attendance and certification tracking, instructor management, waitlists, and automated reminders.
The Learning Management System (LMS) includes course management and video training, with AI tools for generating quizzes, transcribing lectures, and creating subtitles. Learners can access and deliver courses using mobile devices. FrontCore says the LMS is GDPR-compliant and describes trust and security measures. The platform is available on Android, iOS, web, and API. Integrations include Zapier, HubSpot, Moodle, Xledger, Thinkific, Visma.net, Xero, Fortnox, SuperOffice, and Google Calendar; users can also sync key data through API and ready-made connectors. LMS Start is free for up to 30 participants. Paid LMS plans add a £0,8 per-active-user engagement fee. TMS plans start at £60/mo, and new TMS customers must pay a startup investment for training and configuration.
Open eLMS
Open eLMS is a learning management platform that combines content creation and delivery with tracking and AI-driven insights. Its listed learning tools include skills analysis, learning pathways, forms and surveys, quizzes, automated grading and learning analytics. The LMS includes a library of more than 3,100 professional courses and 200 eLearning credits. AI capabilities include course recommendations, content generation, skills gap analysis and a conversational assistant. Smart Classrooms connect learning content with Microsoft Teams and Zoom. The platform lists assessments, certificates, SSO and API access; documented SSO options include Google SAML and Microsoft Azure Active Directory. It offers configurations for businesses, apprenticeships and educational institutions. Open eLMS is based in London and was founded in 2003. The free Standard plan includes 200 credits, 3 external courses and 3 smart classroom events. Professional costs £10 per user annually and Enterprise costs £35 per user per year. Enterprise AI costs £69 per user per year. It also offers downloadable SCORM courses and separate course-authoring products.