Learning Stream vs Open eLMS
Learning Stream
learningstream.comOpen eLMS
openelms.comSide by side
| Figure | Learning Stream | Open eLMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $583.33/mo | £0.83/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 11 |
| Spec score · Training Management Software | 8.1 (#12) | 8.4 (#5) |
| API | The FAQ says it uses API routines to share data with other programs in addition to its direct payment partner and Canvas integrations. | Open eLMS provides an API for integrating a learning ecosystem and links to API documentation. |
| Founded | 2002 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Learning Stream is online registration software for training management and class registration, including continuing education, employee training, customer training, and teacher and staff development. | Open eLMS combines learning content creation, delivery, tracking, and AI-driven insights in a learning management platform. |
| Single sign-on | Learning Stream uses SAML 2.0 for single sign-on. | Open eLMS documents SSO with Google SAML and Microsoft Azure Active Directory, with setup assistance from its support team. |
| Support | The subscription includes ongoing customer support, with administrators able to contact support by email, phone, video conference, or an account ticket menu. | Support includes an in-platform help assistant, knowledge base, ticketing system, and published severity-based response and resolution SLAs. |
Plans
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
Learning Stream
Learning Stream has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.