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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Starting at $6.70 50 user Per Year
Absorb LMS
Star Rating
(666)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(111)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.70 50 user Per Year
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- Users report that both Absorb LMS and iSpring Learn have a strong ease of use, with iSpring Learn slightly ahead at 9.2 compared to Absorb's 8.8. Reviewers mention that iSpring's intuitive interface makes navigation simpler for new users.
- Reviewers mention that Absorb LMS excels in quality of support, scoring a perfect 9.5, which users appreciate for its responsiveness and helpfulness. In contrast, iSpring Learn also scores well at 9.5 but has fewer total reviews, indicating a smaller user base sharing experiences.
- Users on G2 highlight that Absorb LMS offers superior content storage and management capabilities, scoring 8.7, while iSpring Learn follows closely at 8.4. Reviewers say that Absorb's robust features for organizing and managing training materials are particularly beneficial for larger organizations.
- Reviewers mention that iSpring Learn shines in content delivery and tracking, achieving a score of 9.0, which is slightly higher than Absorb's 8.9. Users report that iSpring's tracking features provide detailed insights into learner progress, making it easier to identify areas for improvement.
- G2 users report that Absorb LMS has a more comprehensive approach to assessments and practice, scoring 8.4 compared to iSpring Learn's 8.6. Users say that Absorb's diverse assessment options allow for a more tailored learning experience.
- Users say that both platforms offer strong mobile support, but iSpring Learn edges out with a score of 8.6 compared to Absorb's 8.1. Reviewers mention that iSpring's mobile app is particularly user-friendly, allowing learners to access content seamlessly on the go.
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Transform your training with an LMS built to drive learning and ROI.
- Custom branded learner interface
- 24/7/365 In-house support
- Flexible pricing plans starting at 100 learners
iSpring Learn
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Starting at $6.70
50 user Per Year
An easy-to-use LMS to launch online training right away
- Training Management
- Analytics
- Content Management
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Absorb LMS
Free Trial is available
iSpring Learn
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
606
8.6
93
Ease of Use
8.8
611
9.1
95
Ease of Setup
8.5
531
9.2
73
Ease of Admin
8.7
592
8.9
74
Quality of Support
9.5
605
9.4
88
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
588
9.4
72
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
584
9.5
91
Features by Category
Basics
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Content
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Performance
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Training & eLearning
8.5
282
|
Verified
8.6
41
8.9
338
|
Verified
8.8
55
8.4
313
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.3
314
|
Verified
8.1
58
8.7
329
|
Verified
8.3
53
8.3
289
7.0
34
Training & eLearning
8.9
338
|
Verified
8.8
55
8.5
302
8.3
49
8.3
314
|
Verified
8.1
58
8.7
329
|
Verified
8.3
53
Training & eLearning
8.4
313
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.3
289
7.0
34
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.5
282
|
Verified
8.6
41
8.9
338
|
Verified
8.8
55
7.5
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
313
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.3
314
|
Verified
8.1
58
8.7
329
|
Verified
8.3
53
8.3
289
7.0
34
Generative AI
7.9
36
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.3
314
|
Verified
8.1
58
8.3
289
7.0
34
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Gamification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Gamification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
8.1
40
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
7.8
40
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Course Management
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Onboarding
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.4
8
Platform Basics
8.0
139
7.8
15
8.7
144
8.5
16
8.2
140
8.7
15
Training & Learning
9.1
157
9.2
16
8.4
141
8.5
16
8.8
145
8.5
16
8.5
147
8.2
16
8.6
136
7.8
15
Data & Analytics
8.6
138
8.8
15
8.9
149
8.5
16
8.4
145
8.0
16
Generative AI
7.7
107
7.6
9
7.8
106
7.5
10
Performance reviews
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feedback
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
8.3
113
6.9
7
8.9
117
8.6
7
Course Management
8.8
114
7.9
7
9.1
116
7.6
7
Integration
7.6
91
5.8
6
9.0
104
7.9
7
Customer Assistance
9.5
118
9.0
7
Platform Customization
9.0
113
8.1
7
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.1
55
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.2
58
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
58
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
8.3
54
Not enough data
7.8
53
Not enough data
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
8.3
54
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.5
62
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.5
313
8.6
40
8.0
298
7.4
27
8.3
335
8.6
40
8.3
324
7.9
33
Course Delivery
8.6
322
8.5
39
9.3
359
9.4
37
8.8
363
8.7
40
8.3
299
8.6
33
Course Management
7.6
258
7.4
33
8.6
318
8.6
37
8.6
325
8.3
40
8.7
288
8.5
31
LMS Marketplace
7.6
213
5.4
23
7.6
216
5.7
23
7.5
207
6.4
23
Interface
8.6
238
8.1
33
8.3
250
7.7
28
Training & eLearning
8.5
282
|
Verified
8.6
41
8.9
338
|
Verified
8.8
55
8.4
313
|
Verified
8.3
41
8.5
302
8.3
49
8.3
314
|
Verified
8.1
58
8.7
329
|
Verified
8.3
53
8.3
289
7.0
34
Generative AI
7.5
165
6.1
9
7.2
171
6.0
10
7.1
159
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Absorb LMS and iSpring Learn are categorized as Customer Education, Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS), Ethics and Compliance Learning, Training Management Systems, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Learning Management System (LMS), and Online Learning Platform
Unique Categories
Absorb LMS is categorized as Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) and Course Authoring
iSpring Learn is categorized as Knowledge Base, Microlearning Platforms, Sales Training and Onboarding, eLearning Content, Gamification, and 360 Feedback Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
iSpring Learn
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
7.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.3%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Computer Software
4.6%
Construction
4.4%
Other
73.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.6%
E-Learning
4.6%
Education Management
4.6%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Other
75.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Absorb LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bryan C.
Verified User in E-Learning
Lots of recent polls show that companies don't like their learning management system. The reason is that most LMS's are too complex, steep learning curve, not very flexible, often they have too many features that are not used. Absorb LMS has a good balance...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I think the LMS has a lot of limitations and little flexibility. I'm lacking the option for the buddy to have a seamless overview of their learner, similar to the manager experience but for users with no management and admin permissions, because most of the...
iSpring Learn
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Biotechnology
I like the basic LMS features. The admin interface is intuitive and easy to learn. The course production software iSpring Suite is really robust and correlate very will with the course presentation portion of the LMS - both in browser and apps.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
The process of uploading sometimes triggers a false-positive on our virus scanner. Also, emailing the exported SCORM packages from iSpring will also trigger false-positives on our email system's virus scanner. Otherwise, this doesn't seem to cause any...
Bryan C.
Verified User in E-Learning
Lots of recent polls show that companies don't like their learning management system. The reason is that most LMS's are too complex, steep learning curve, not very flexible, often they have too many features that are not used. Absorb LMS has a good balance...
Verified User in Biotechnology
I like the basic LMS features. The admin interface is intuitive and easy to learn. The course production software iSpring Suite is really robust and correlate very will with the course presentation portion of the LMS - both in browser and apps.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I think the LMS has a lot of limitations and little flexibility. I'm lacking the option for the buddy to have a seamless overview of their learner, similar to the manager experience but for users with no management and admin permissions, because most of the...
Verified User in Higher Education
The process of uploading sometimes triggers a false-positive on our virus scanner. Also, emailing the exported SCORM packages from iSpring will also trigger false-positives on our email system's virus scanner. Otherwise, this doesn't seem to cause any...
Discussions
Who owns Absorb LMS?
1 comment
Official Response from Absorb LMS
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) acquired Absorb Software in 2021....Read more
Absorb LMS has no more discussions with answers
Are you planning to make it work with Apple Products and screen projection presentation software?
1 comment
CA
Not at this time. We are using for individual trainings not group, which is what I would think that method would allow. Read more
Yes, self-registration is available.
1 comment
Official Response from iSpring Learn
Yes, Self-Registration is indeed available. It's no longer necessary to add users to your account manually before inviting people to view your content. Now...Read more
How do I upload my content to iSpring Learn?
1 comment
Official Response from iSpring Learn
There are two ways you can upload your content to iSpring Learn:
- Using iSpring software (to upload presentations, quizzes, surveys, and interactions)
-...Read more
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