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At a Glance
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
Star Rating
(668)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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Sana Learn
Sana Learn
Star Rating
(84)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $8.00 300 License Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Absorb LMS excels in its Quality of Support, with a score of 9.5, indicating that users feel well-supported and valued. In contrast, while Sana also has a strong support rating of 9.5, reviewers mention that the response times can vary, leading to some frustration during peak times.
  • Reviewers mention that Absorb LMS offers a robust Course Authoring feature with a score of 8.0, which allows for a variety of content types. However, users on G2 highlight that Sana's Course Builder is superior, scoring 9.1, making it easier to create engaging learning paths.
  • G2 users report that Absorb LMS has a strong Content Delivery and Tracking system, scoring 8.9, which helps organizations monitor learner progress effectively. In comparison, Sana's score of 8.6 in this area suggests it is competent but may lack some advanced tracking features that Absorb LMS provides.
  • Users say that Absorb LMS shines in Customization options with a score of 8.4, allowing organizations to tailor the platform to their specific needs. Conversely, reviewers mention that Sana's customization capabilities, while good, score slightly lower at 8.1, indicating less flexibility in adapting the platform.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms offer strong Mobile Support, but users report that Absorb LMS's score of 8.1 indicates a more seamless mobile experience compared to Sana's lower score of 7.1, which some users feel could be improved for better accessibility.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Absorb LMS's Training & eLearning features, particularly in Assessments and Practice, score 8.4, providing a solid foundation for learner evaluation. In contrast, Sana's score of 8.8 in the same category suggests it offers more advanced assessment tools, which users find beneficial for gauging learner understanding.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Absorb LMS
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Sana Learn
Sana Core
Starting at $8.00
300 License Per Year
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Free Trial
Absorb LMS
Free Trial is available
Sana Learn
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
608
8.9
66
Ease of Use
8.8
613
9.3
70
Ease of Setup
8.5
533
9.2
58
Ease of Admin
8.7
594
8.7
46
Quality of Support
9.5
607
9.6
60
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
590
9.8
46
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
586
10.0
68
Features by Category
Training Management SystemsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
8.7
388
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.8
340
|
Verified
8.7
36
8.5
304
8.2
29
8.3
316
|
Verified
8.1
31
8.7
331
|
Verified
8.4
32
8.5
345
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.4
313
|
Verified
9.1
39
8.3
289
7.9
35
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.2
388
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.5
282
|
Verified
8.8
33
8.8
340
|
Verified
8.7
36
7.5
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
313
|
Verified
9.1
39
8.3
316
|
Verified
8.1
31
8.7
331
|
Verified
8.4
32
8.3
289
7.9
35
Generative AI
7.9
36
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.3
46
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
Sales Training and OnboardingHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
7.7
34
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Course Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
8.3
27
Onboarding
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.7
23
Not enough data
8.6
24
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.4
13
8.5
164
7.8
18
Platform Basics
8.0
139
8.2
11
8.7
144
8.6
13
8.2
140
7.2
12
Training & Learning
9.1
157
9.0
14
8.4
141
8.8
13
8.8
145
8.2
13
8.5
147
7.8
13
8.6
136
Feature Not Available
Data & Analytics
8.6
138
8.7
14
8.9
149
7.8
12
8.4
145
6.7
11
Generative AI
7.7
107
6.0
8
7.8
106
6.3
8
Online Learning PlatformHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.9
127
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ethics and Compliance LearningHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.5
73
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
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 29 FeaturesShow 29 Features
8.3
458
8.1
51
Course Authoring
8.5
314
9.2
42
8.0
298
Feature Not Available
8.3
336
8.7
41
8.3
325
8.5
37
Course Delivery
8.6
323
8.6
40
9.3
360
9.5
39
8.8
364
8.2
40
8.3
299
8.7
36
Course Management
7.6
258
Feature Not Available
8.6
319
8.2
34
8.6
326
Feature Not Available
8.7
289
Feature Not Available
LMS Marketplace
7.6
213
6.8
26
7.6
216
7.1
30
7.5
207
6.9
28
Interface
8.6
238
7.9
26
8.3
250
8.9
30
Training & eLearning
8.5
282
|
Verified
8.8
33
8.8
340
|
Verified
8.7
36
8.4
313
|
Verified
9.1
39
8.5
304
8.2
29
8.3
316
|
Verified
8.1
31
8.7
331
|
Verified
8.4
32
8.3
289
7.9
35
Generative AI
7.5
165
7.7
15
7.2
171
7.7
14
7.1
159
6.7
14
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
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
Absorb LMS
Sana Learn
Sana Learn
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.9%
Sana Learn
Sana Learn
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
10.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
56.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
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%
Sana Learn
Sana Learn
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Financial Services
9.2%
Insurance
6.6%
Computer Software
6.6%
Consulting
5.3%
Other
61.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Construction

The reporting and ease of use of the available functionalities.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

Some features within the administrative side of the software can be cumbersome to use. A few features take extra steps that seem unnecessary and slow admin users down. The use of filters to drill down in data exists but using them can feel cumbersome.

Sana Learn
Sana Learn
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrew S.
AS
Andrew S.
Verified User in Events Services

It has been built by people who really understand learning. Its capabilities are numerous, as you have a wide variety of features that can be implemented to create content for a range of learning objectives and inititiatives. it is smooth and reactive...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Bad collaboration platform Not mobile-friendly AI import existing presentation doesn't work at all A lot of fluff

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Discussions
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS Discussions
Who owns Absorb LMS?
1 comment
Official Response from Absorb LMS
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) acquired Absorb Software in 2021....Read more
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Sana Learn
Sana Learn Discussions
What is Sana Labs used for?
1 comment
Kayla S.
KS
It serves as a Corporate Learning Management System that users can utilize for their trainings, update implementations, and the like.Read more
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