FrontCore vs SimpliTrain
FrontCore
frontcore.com
SimpliTrain
simplitrain.comSide by side
| Figure | FrontCore | SimpliTrain |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £42/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 4 |
| Spec score · Training Management Software | 9.0 (#3) | 7.6 (#23) |
| Company history | FrontCore says its training-management business originated from Norway’s maritime, marine and petroleum training industries and has operated for almost two decades. | The about page says SimpliTrain was born in 2015 after its founder began building technology solutions through Mundrisoft in 2012. |
| Founded | Public Norwegian company data lists FrontCore AS as founded on 7 October 2009. | 2015 |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Visma.net, xLedger, PowerOffice Go, Fortnox, Sage, Xero, Thinkific, Moodle, FrontCore LMS, FIDL, SuccessFactors, Trainingportal, Outlook Calendar, Google Calendar, Stripe, Klarna, MobilePay, Swish, Swedbank Pay, Payer, Zapier, HubSpot and Sjøfartsdirektoratet. | The integrations page lists Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, and Adobe Connect for video conferencing. |
| Security | The LMS page describes trust and security measures and says the platform is GDPR-compliant. | The pricing page lists a dedicated instance and on-premise setup for Enterprise; it does not specify security certifications there. |
| Support | Customer support is offered by phone, email and contact form on weekdays from 09:00 to 15:00 CET, with reduced holiday capacity. | The Enterprise plan lists phone support and an account manager, while every plan listing includes unlimited email support only for Starter. |
| Trial | FrontCore advertises a 30-day free trial of its training management solution. | The pricing FAQ says a free trial is available without a credit card, but does not state its duration. |
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
SimpliTrain
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProPriced on request
- Pro+Priced on request
- StarterPriced on request
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.
SimpliTrain
SimpliTrain has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.