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Compare Absorb LMS and Kallidus Learn 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Absorb LMS
Star Rating
(668)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(96)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Absorb LMS excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.5, while Kallidus Learn, although strong, has a slightly lower score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Absorb's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier for organizations to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Kallidus Learn shines in Ease of Use, scoring 9.2 compared to Absorb LMS's 8.8. Users on G2 appreciate Kallidus's intuitive interface, which simplifies navigation and enhances the overall user experience.
- Users say that Absorb LMS offers superior Content Creation capabilities with a score of 8.5, while Kallidus Learn lags behind at 7.2. Reviewers highlight Absorb's robust authoring tools that allow for diverse content types and engaging learning experiences.
- G2 users report that Kallidus Learn has a more effective Manager Portal with a score of 8.5, compared to Absorb LMS's 8.4. Users mention that Kallidus's portal provides better insights and management features for tracking employee progress.
- Users report that Absorb LMS leads in Course Management with a score of 9.3, while Kallidus Learn scores 8.0. Reviewers mention that Absorb's course management features, including Course Access and Gamification, enhance learner engagement and retention.
- Reviewers mention that Kallidus Learn has a slight edge in Training & eLearning with a score of 8.7 for Content Delivery and Tracking, compared to Absorb LMS's 8.9. Users appreciate Kallidus's tracking capabilities that provide detailed insights into learner performance.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
608
8.8
81
Ease of Use
8.8
613
9.2
82
Ease of Setup
8.5
533
8.6
71
Ease of Admin
8.7
594
8.3
76
Quality of Support
9.5
607
9.2
78
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
590
9.1
76
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
586
9.4
76
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.8
340
|
Verified
8.7
50
8.5
304
7.7
37
8.3
316
|
Verified
8.5
49
8.7
331
|
Verified
8.6
50
Training & eLearning
8.4
313
|
Verified
7.2
39
8.3
289
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.5
282
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
340
|
Verified
8.7
50
7.5
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
313
|
Verified
7.2
39
8.3
316
|
Verified
8.5
49
8.7
331
|
Verified
8.6
50
8.3
289
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.9
36
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
Process Automation
8.1
40
Feature Not Available
8.5
41
6.7
7
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.5
45
8.6
7
7.8
40
5.7
5
8.0
35
7.5
6
Platform Basics
8.0
139
Not enough data
8.7
144
Not enough data
8.2
140
Not enough data
Training & Learning
9.1
157
Not enough data
8.4
141
Not enough data
8.8
145
Not enough data
8.5
147
Not enough data
8.6
136
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
8.6
138
Not enough data
8.9
149
Not enough data
8.4
145
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
107
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.9
117
Not enough data
Course Management
8.8
114
Not enough data
9.1
116
Not enough data
Integration
7.6
91
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
9.5
118
Not enough data
Platform Customization
9.0
113
Not enough data
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
314
7.8
46
8.0
298
6.9
42
8.3
336
Feature Not Available
8.3
325
7.8
42
Course Delivery
8.6
323
7.9
47
9.3
360
9.1
53
8.8
364
8.6
53
8.3
299
8.2
44
Course Management
7.6
258
Feature Not Available
8.6
319
8.8
48
8.6
326
7.9
47
8.7
289
8.8
46
LMS Marketplace
7.6
213
6.3
29
7.6
216
Feature Not Available
7.5
207
Feature Not Available
Interface
8.6
238
8.4
38
8.3
250
8.0
28
Training & eLearning
8.5
282
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
340
|
Verified
8.7
50
8.4
313
|
Verified
7.2
39
8.5
304
7.7
37
8.3
316
|
Verified
8.5
49
8.7
331
|
Verified
8.6
50
8.3
289
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.5
165
7.4
9
7.2
171
7.4
9
7.1
159
7.3
10
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
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
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Absorb LMS and Kallidus Learn are categorized as Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Kallidus Learn has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kallidus 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
4.8%
Computer Software
4.5%
Construction
4.4%
Other
73.3%
Financial Services
10.4%
Hospital & Health Care
9.4%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Construction
7.3%
Government Administration
5.2%
Other
59.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Absorb LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Construction
The reporting and ease of use of the available functionalities.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
The following are features of Absorb LMS that could be improved: - placing data in either historical or active causes prolonged data clean up processes and confusion with migration of historical data - course and curriculum settings need to be set...
Kallidus Learn
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Education Management
Kallidus is easy to use, and has features that make it very effective from both a learning and and administritive perspective - especially the new PowerBI reporting!
Most Helpful Critical Review
Emma C.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
We have found the administration and set up challenging at times as it is not so user friendly. The contractual terms are onerous so if you need to cancel at the end of your term, make sure you do it in plenty of time or you automatically get signed up for...
Verified User in Construction
The reporting and ease of use of the available functionalities.
Verified User in Education Management
Kallidus is easy to use, and has features that make it very effective from both a learning and and administritive perspective - especially the new PowerBI reporting!
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
The following are features of Absorb LMS that could be improved: - placing data in either historical or active causes prolonged data clean up processes and confusion with migration of historical data - course and curriculum settings need to be set...
Emma C.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
We have found the administration and set up challenging at times as it is not so user friendly. The contractual terms are onerous so if you need to cancel at the end of your term, make sure you do it in plenty of time or you automatically get signed up for...
Discussions
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Official Response from Absorb LMS
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) acquired Absorb Software in 2021....Read more
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