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Compare Acorn PLMS and Skills Base 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free 25 User Per Year
Acorn PLMS
Star Rating
(69)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(27)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 25 User Per Year
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- Users report that Skills Base excels in "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.6, while Acorn PLMS follows closely with 9.5. Reviewers mention that Skills Base's support team is responsive and helpful, making it easier for users to resolve issues quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Skills Base offers superior "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.2 compared to Acorn PLMS's 8.8. Users say that Skills Base's intuitive interface allows for a smoother onboarding experience, which is particularly beneficial for new users.
- G2 users highlight Skills Base's "Skill Management" features, scoring 8.8 for "Skills Library" and 9.1 for "Skill Mapping." In contrast, Acorn PLMS scores lower at 8.3 and 8.1 respectively. Users report that Skills Base provides a more comprehensive framework for tracking and developing employee skills.
- Users on G2 mention that Acorn PLMS shines in "Training & eLearning" with a higher score of 8.6 for "Content Storage and Management," compared to Skills Base's 8.5. Reviewers appreciate Acorn PLMS's robust content management capabilities, which facilitate easier access to training materials.
- Reviewers say that Skills Base's "Performance Reviews" feature scores 8.1, while Acorn PLMS offers a slightly lower score of 8.0. Users report that Skills Base provides customizable forms that enhance the review process, making it more tailored to organizational needs.
- Users report that Acorn PLMS has a more extensive "Total Number of Reviews" at 58 compared to Skills Base's 26, indicating a larger user base and potentially more diverse feedback. Reviewers mention that this could be a factor in considering the reliability and community support for Acorn PLMS.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Acorn PLMS
Capabilities
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Competency-driven performance plans and assessments
- Capability discovery
- Capability directory
- Capability templates (more than 600 available)
Skills Base
Free
Free
25 User Per Year
Foundational free skills management software helping you move away from spreadsheets.
- 250 Max Skills
- 25 Max Users
- 2 Locations
Free Trial
Acorn PLMS
Free Trial is available
Skills Base
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
62
8.9
21
Ease of Use
8.9
64
9.2
22
Ease of Setup
8.5
58
8.8
23
Ease of Admin
8.6
61
8.8
22
Quality of Support
9.5
60
9.6
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
61
9.2
22
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
60
9.5
23
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.6
23
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
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
Performance reviews
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Goals
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Feedback
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Skill management
8.6
7
8.9
22
8.3
7
9.1
24
8.6
7
8.9
23
8.6
7
8.4
22
Administration
Feature Not Available
7.5
22
8.9
9
8.8
24
8.3
9
8.8
25
Platform Basics
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
Training & Learning
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Data & Analytics
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.2
8
Not enough data
5.2
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.0
17
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
Course Delivery
7.4
15
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
Course Management
6.6
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
7.0
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Interface
9.0
16
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
7.5
14
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.0
14
Not enough data
6.2
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Acorn PLMS and Skills Base are categorized as Skills Management
Unique Categories
Skills Base has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Acorn PLMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Skills Base
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
Government Administration
16.4%
Education Management
10.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.0%
Hospital & Health Care
7.5%
E-Learning
6.0%
Other
50.7%
Information Technology and Services
37.0%
Computer Software
14.8%
Education Management
7.4%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Consulting
3.7%
Other
33.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Acorn PLMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jenni B.
Verified User in Hospitality
How easy the platform is to use, doesn't matter if you are an admin or a user. The platform is extremely user friendly. Jenny has been fantastic throughout the entire process. She is quick to respond to any and all communication and is available for calls...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Gil L.
Verified User
The lack of flexibility in defining and assigning roles.
Skills Base
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nico d.
Verified User in Industrial Automation
The flexibility in skills structure, categories, roles. Many features and reports with good added value. The self-assesment and supervisor assesment. The possibility to indicate interest levels. Good and responsive customer support. Good cooperation and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
Nothing to dislike. Maybe it could be more phone friendly
Jenni B.
Verified User in Hospitality
How easy the platform is to use, doesn't matter if you are an admin or a user. The platform is extremely user friendly. Jenny has been fantastic throughout the entire process. She is quick to respond to any and all communication and is available for calls...
Nico d.
Verified User in Industrial Automation
The flexibility in skills structure, categories, roles. Many features and reports with good added value. The self-assesment and supervisor assesment. The possibility to indicate interest levels. Good and responsive customer support. Good cooperation and...
Gil L.
Verified User
The lack of flexibility in defining and assigning roles.
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
Nothing to dislike. Maybe it could be more phone friendly
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Discussions
What is Acorn LMS used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Acorn PLMS
Acorn's AI-powered PLMS (Performance Learning Management System) is used to address the topics of performance and learning in one platform. It allows...Read more
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