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Absorb LMS pricing
Absorb LMS does not have a free version but does offer a free trial.
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Absorb LMS Reviews
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- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Refreshing and innovative LMS product
Customer service team are excellent. Project implementation team also excellent. Smooth implementation process. Overall positive and professional experience with the whole team.
Pros
The user interface. It is easy to navigate and makes good use of accessibility.
Cons
In the course setup section I would like to see more developer integration options alongside SCORMS, TinCan, AICC etc. OCN requested compliance integrations with the product so it would be good to see something like this added in the future.
Alternatives Considered
DoceboReasons for Choosing Absorb LMS
Former LMS feedback indicated non user friendly interface and a lack of usage across OCNs active centres due to this.Switched From
MoodleReasons for Switching to Absorb LMS
ABSORB's price was overall the best out of all for the features and functionality contained within the whole subscription price. The customer service engineers post implementation are also extremely helpful and will always provide alternative solutions or workarounds on the platform too.- Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Fantastic for Corporate Training
Pros
Fantastic for corporate training and up skilling for teams and users with an easy to use LMS platform
Cons
lacks features needed for more structured long form learning and integration with tools to facilitate this kind of learning eg: Plagiarism Checking or Long form content submissions
Reasons for Choosing Absorb LMS
Needed a platform with better support for the teams and admin usersSwitched From
MoodleReasons for Switching to Absorb LMS
Offered the best all round experience over the other options at an appropriate price point- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Absorb LMS - Good but needs lot of work on UI and UX
We used Absorb for almost 4 years to provide learning resources to our members. However, with time we started to receive feedback about the platform being non-intuitive and difficult to navigate. From admin and instructor point of view, we found the system to be difficult to design dashboards, welcome pages. Although, I liked its capability to import SCROM files. Moreover, it was a bit expensive for the experience offered and for our scale.
Pros
The ability to support different formats such as SCORM
Cons
Well, although it is a decent LMS tool, I would urge the team at Absorb to work on their UI and UX for all stakeholders - Admins, Instructors, and Learners. The UI is not at all intuitive and looks archaic.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Why would I suggest Absorb?
Pros
Robust reporting and Dashboards - Implementing robust reporting and dashboard features in Absorb LMS involved configuring custom reporting tools and dashboards to track learner progress, performance, and engagement metrics effectively. Customizing reporting for license usage and billing to meet specific organizational requirements has posed complexity, data integration, and usability challenges. Close collaboration between the Absorb billing and internal delivery teams was essential to define reporting requirements and configure custom reports accurately.
Cons
e-Commerce - Business to Customer is one of our lead profit generation initiatives, and we want to create a unique learning experience for individuals interested in shaping their DEI learning journey. Challenges were introduced in secure payment processing, and outdated knowledge-based articles were found in Absorb. Extensive collaboration was required between the finance, IT, and Absorb LMS specialists to identify the payment issues. A temporary solution was enabled to capture the payments that still pose a risk.
Integrations admin authorization - While Absorb has essential integrations on a button click, it has dependencies on the admin authorization between different systems. Admin within Absorb should also have admin privileges in other systems, which is not always the case within the organization.
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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Training Transformation
Absorb LMS revolutionizes digital marketing training from the traditional course approach and presents the most engaging style. While the simplicity and the flexible environment of the platform contribute to the ease of creating and sharing training materials, the variety of content management tools available on the platform contributes to the fun factor of the training itself.
Pros
Out of the features described above, there are two exciting abilities that set Absorb LMS apart from the competition. While it adapts content based on team member performance, the choice of training content is particularly well suited to the creation of visually rich, highly engaging multimedia content, which enhances knowledge retention and reduces dictionary lookup interruptions in the actual work environment training.
Cons
A few gamification strategies were incorporated in the design. Other basic and complex content translation features. Compared to the previous years, relatively few new advanced assessment tools and resources developed. Limited access to additions to the features on training modules to reflect the specific branding of a company or organization.
- Industry: Sporting Goods
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Great Partnership
It has been my team's experience that with Absorb Learning Management System (LMS) as our partners, we have elevated what the standard for online learning had been in the past. We believe Absorb offers a user-friendly interface and robust functionality that caters to our diverse organizational needs.
Pros
The easy navigation, customization options, and learner engagement capabilities have empowered our organization to deliver impactful training programs. Backed by a solid customer support, we consider this LMS as a trusted partner in education and training, that has helped us drive educational success and innovation globally.
Cons
We've learned that a perfect Learning Management System is not a reality. Though most functionalities are essential to our success there are many others that don't fit our particular user case.
Reasons for Choosing Absorb LMS
Capabilities and especially promised developments where not aligned with our program's needs.Switched From
BlueVoltReasons for Switching to Absorb LMS
Navigation and easiness of use felt more modern and engaging.- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Absorb is making upskilling easy for my firm
Overall, I am so glad that we chose Absorb for our LMS. I feel like my company is in great hands and will be able to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to upskilling our employees.
Pros
The content creation tools make creating courses easy and the final product is beautiful. I am also impressed by the support team and the whole onboarding and training system offered. They made it onboarding a breeze.
Cons
There has not been any hiccups so far. The training and support has been so robust and the staff so helpful and friendly.
- Industry: Renewables & Environment
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Absorb LMS for External Trainings
Absorb has been an amazing tool for boosting my teams existing online content and I look forward to seeing where this product goes.
Pros
I really appreciate how closely the CSM worked with my team so we weren't launching this product blindly. They were personable and easy to get in touch with. I'm new to the L&D space and love how simple and straightforward it is to implement interactivity in our content through Absorb Create
Cons
There's a bit of a learning curve when getting courses set up and optimized in the system. If I wasn't tech savvy I think I would have struggled because of just how much customization there is.
Reasons for Switching to Absorb LMS
Most user friendly admin interface Best customizability Most amount of features for the price- Industry: Printing
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Absorb Experience
I enjoy Absorb and their commitment to evolving every day. The ideas portal is fantastic and they show what they are working on.
Pros
It has most features that are out in the LMS world and their customer service is great!
Cons
The 3rd party content provider integration. It takes too much time to make course edits and syncing is over a week, not instantly.
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DoceboReasons for Switching to Absorb LMS
Better price and customer service. I felt a connection with our sales person and implementation person.- Industry: Public Safety
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Absorb LMS Review
It has been overall well. The system is a great way of managing eLearning
Pros
There are alot of off the shelf templates that can be used. Can customize templates for corporate use. Content can have branching for easier completing multiple items from the same sheet
Cons
I do not find it intutive and so I spend too much time creating items that are not as easy to create from as I would like to see.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Reliable LMS
Pros
Reliable LMS. The continual enhancements that continue to improve the Admin and the Learner experience.
Cons
Difficult experience a few years ago with the Professional Services team. Since that time, they have addressed the BI tool challenges that we identified to the PS team.
Alternatives Considered
DoceboReasons for Choosing Absorb LMS
End of Life for Kenexa had been announced.Reasons for Switching to Absorb LMS
Absorb met our requirements and seemed more intuitive.- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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All-in-one learning platform for Everyone
I have been using the Absorb LMS for a few years, and have been very pleased with their platform. It is user-friendly, offers a great range of features, is well-supported and highly customisable. The training program setup and course creation process has been easy to learn and manage. I especially appreciate the reporting features which are very user-friendly and provide meaningful data. I also think Absorb has done a great job of creating an online community of customers which is a great resource for ideas and best practices.
Pros
The features most impactful in Absorb LMS are customizability, scalability, analytics, and reporting. Users can easily customize the look and feel of the platform to best suit their organization's needs. Additionally, it can be scaled up or down depending on the size of the organization and their training needs. The analytics and reporting tools provided by Absorb LMS make it easy to track learner engagement and course effectiveness. Additionally, Absorb's API also allows organizations to easily integrate Absorb into existing business processes. Finally, Absorb LMS is incredibly easy to use and provides a straightforward user interface for authors and learners.
Cons
One of the areas of least satisfaction with Absorb LMS is the amount of setup required to configure the system. This can be particularly challenging for non-technical users and requires a fair amount of time and energy to get the system settings just right. Additionally, the interface of the interface and navigation could be more intuitive.
Reasons for Switching to Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS stood out to us as a comprehensive, cost-effective, and intuitive platform that addressed all of our training needs. It provides a comprehensive range of features and customization options, making it easy to customize and configure the system to our specific needs. The customization flexibility also allows us to create automated rules and automate much of the training process. It offers scalability for growth, flexibility for changes, and has robust security measures in place to protect our data. Finally, the Absorb LMS is one of the most cost-effective options on the market. That combination of features makes it an easy choice for a reliable and successful implementation of our online training.- Industry: Oil & Energy
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Making My Life Easier
My overall experience has been great. The LMS has allowed me to build an entire corporate training program while simultaneously building the LMS to support it. The time-based credential reporting and compliance tracking has allowed to avoid those possible awkward moments with clients' specific training requirements. With this tracking and reporting, we're also able to respond to a client's immediate need by knowing who is qualified and current on a given access or occupational training requirement.
Pros
The Absorb LMS is easily customizable and Admin/Learner user-friendly. This allowed me to expand my Training effort and capabilities with not only scope but greater efficiencies in that I can customize the LMS to meet the varying needs of my different stakeholders.
Cons
If there is a negative, it is in the format of the Training Transcript when printed, or exported as an electronic file. The courses appear in alphabetical order without the ability to filter for a time period, or sort chronologically. This frustrates Supervisors who then have to review the entire transcript to find what training an employee has completed in the last year. I understand the Transcript are being reworked by Absorb for 2022, so this may become a non-issue.
Alternatives Considered
Accord LMS, Totara Learn, Adobe Learning Manager, Cornerstone LMS and LitmosReasons for Choosing Absorb LMS
I was seeking a fully supported proprietary platform with the enhanced features and functionality my training program had grown to demand.Reasons for Switching to Absorb LMS
Absorb met the overlapping sweet spot between cost, features, supported company size, and alignment with the structure of our training program.- Industry: Public Relations & Communications
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Great product and great services
Pros
Absorb LMS is well-regarded for its user-friendly interface, robust reporting and analytics features, and its ability to easily integrate with other systems. It also offers a range of customization options to suit different organizational needs. Absorb customer service is very responsive and provides top tier customer support.
Cons
Absorb LMS is alway considering feedback from their customers. It's great that they have an area to provide some feedback and they actually look into it and provide updates from their team.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Easy to Manage and Excellent Support
Pros
The Create tool is a handy resource for creating and managing courses with accessibility in mind. It also allows us to update them efficiently. The platform's content management system is flexible and easy to use. We were impressed with the responsiveness and knowledge of the implementation team and support staff. Onboarding was a great experience overall!
Cons
As with many content management systems, it takes some getting used to. There are nuances that are not easily observed. Training is absolutely required.
- Industry: Machinery
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Absorb LMS: A Great Learning Management Solution for Everyone
Pros
Everyone should adopt Absorb LMS because it is a reliable learning management system.
I like simplicity of the features of Absorb LMS.
Cons
Absorb LMS meets our needs.
No flaws about Absorb LMS.
- Industry: Nonprofit Organisation Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Thank you to Absorb and our CSM
Overall, it has been great working in Absorb, especially compared to my experience with other LMSs. The new releases enable us to incorporate more active learning and engagement into our courses, and our relationship with our CSM is critically helpful in building our offering of educational courses for healthcare professionals.
Pros
The customer support- our Client Success Manager [sensitive content hidden] is always available to help answer questions, resolve issues, and suggest things we can do with our LMS. It is a load off of my mind to know that no matter the issue, we have our CSM to help us out.
Cons
I'd like to be able to build more custom reports myself (e.g. pulling enrollment numbers and evaluation responses for certain courses automatically) but our CSM has still helped figure out workarounds to pull the information we need.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Exactly What I Needed
The team was outstanding. I received all the support I needed. They spent time with me for onboarding and training and got me up and running quickly. All my questions were answered quickly and the platform itself is reliable, functional and works great.
Pros
The platform is well crafted, providing options for just about everything I needed. Whenever I had a need, there was a way to get it done.
Cons
The mobile app needs some work. Other than that, everything worked very well.
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Absorb LMS review
Pros
lots of quick support from CS and your rep
Cons
customization may be limited but there are still lots of way you can customize
- Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Training & Development System
Pros
I love the ease of access with everything in absorb. The customer service is best in class, and there are always resources available to support.
Cons
Would love more in depth trainings for daily users.
- Industry: Publishing
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Relatively nice learner experience
A relatively nice UI, hampered by implementation issues
Pros
Absorb LMS is a highly user-friendly learning management system that offers a wide range of customization options. The platform integrates seamlessly with other systems and tools, making it a versatile choice for organizations. Absorb LMS provides excellent customer support and training resources to ensure a smooth implementation process. The reporting and analytics features are robust, allowing for detailed tracking of learner progress and engagement. The mobile app is well-designed and provides learners with easy access to course content on-the-go. The gamification features are engaging and encourage learners to stay motivated and complete courses. The system is scalable and can accommodate the needs of both small and large organizations. The platform is constantly updated with new features and improvements based on user feedback. The pricing is reasonable and provides good value for the features offered.
Cons
A big challenge with Absorb LMS is the initial setup process, which can be time-consuming and requires a lot of input from the organization. This can be frustrating for users who are eager to get started with the platform and may not have the resources or expertise to complete the setup process quickly. Additionally, some users have reported issues with the system crashing or freezing during use, which can be disruptive and impact productivity.
- Industry: Public Safety
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Easy to Absord
It's been great the two months I have been using it.
Pros
The majority of the features are very intuitive to utilize, and our Rep [sensitive content hidden] is amazing with the level of support she offers.
Cons
I think a few features are missing that other LMS systems, like post-hiring day enrollments not tied to another course.
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Elevate Your Content Creation
Pros
Absorb stands out for its intuitive content creation tools, making it easy to design engaging learning materials with minimal effort. The interface simplifies the process, allowing for seamless customization of multimedia elements. Additionally, the platform's responsive design ensures that content looks great, enhancing the learning experience for students.
Cons
Can't say I dislike anything right now. I will come back and update with time.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Absorb is a game-changer!
The onboarding experience was amazing! We felt heard, our questions answered, and we knew where to go to get help when we needed it. I love that we are not just emailing a bot. The fact that there are people responding is refreshing.
Pros
Absorb allows my company to track our customer learning progress to see if they are taking time outside our account manager meetings. It prevents repetitive meetings reviewing the same feature numerous times because customers need time to review topics.
Cons
It takes time to set up, but you get out what you put into any product.
- Industry: Human Resources
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Absorb Is Great!
Pros
Absorb Create is a great tool to use to create content.
Cons
I have not at this point had any cons regarding Absorb.