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Moodle vs TalentLMS comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Moodle
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
TalentLMS
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
9th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Moodle is 14.8%, down from 16.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TalentLMS is 2.4%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
 

Featured Reviews

James Phelps - PeerSpot reviewer
Inexpensive and pretty easy to use, but not easily adaptable for an individual
It does have some problems that are hard to work around, but they can be worked around once you figure out how to make it function or how to work with specific components. The ability to input modified, individual, independent grades in a grade center component is not just hard. It almost always requires you to get tech involved. When you're dealing with a learning system where you have people in an open enrollment with all different levels of learning modes or methodologies, and as well as a worldwide student body, you end up with situations where you have to absolutely exempt somebody from a grade or an assignment and enter a new, different kind of assignment because of their skillset or lack thereof. You can't do that in Moodle. It is virtually impossible to do that in Moodle without having a tech do it for you, and when you have to have that level of tech support, it becomes problematic. They need to fix the grade book center. It is the part where you do evaluations. They need to fix it so that the individual professors can make changes directly without having to get a hold of tech support to do it for them.
reviewer2054481 - PeerSpot reviewer
Good automation and dashboards with helpful customer support
TalentLMS is packed with instrumental features that are pertinent to a successful Learning Management System. Of these, the most impactful features are: 1. Automation. Notifications can to automated to notify users of assigned courses, remind users of outstanding courses, and email PDF certificates upon successful completion. 2. Rewards and Recognition. This feature makes it fun, competitive, and engaging via a point system and recognition of top learners. 3. Customer Support. The customer support team was amazing when I first began using this solution. They scheduled video meetings with me to personally demonstrate alternative solutions to issues I was having with data management. 4. Dashboard. Data is readily available in the form of interactive dashboards with modern, crisp data visuals. This shows the performance of the LMS, highlighting areas that can be improved and recognizing strong points in the business operations.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"They have made it really easy for you to see the flow on the forums. The information is well organized and the UI is fairly easy to navigate."
"Moodle is useful for several things, and you can customize it."
"The fact that it's modular means you can easily expand with thousands of plugins that you can freely download from Moodle headquarters, and adding or removing functionality is easy."
"It doesn't take long to learn how to use it and to set up basic courses and things like that."
"The customization features of Moodle significantly enhance the learning experience for our users."
"One of my biggest pet peeves is that many LMSs do not offer a course or site-level backup that is an industry-standard file. So, if you decide you don't like Moodle or some other LMS, you should be able to back up all your data and take it and go somewhere else. Moodle does offer that. There are several others that do that as well, but there are some LMSs that don't, which isn't a very good business practice because they hold their clients hostage. That's one of the things I really like about Moodle."
"Moodle integrates with many third party plugins, which has enabled us to make use of the latest technology. During the Covid 19 period, we used a plugin called BigBlueButton to facilitate online learning which was quick and easy to do."
"It is relatively easy to use to build processes for establishing and conducting work within the templates that are used. It is not that hard to follow along or use, and it is pretty simple to pick it up and run with it."
"Notifications can to automated to notify users of assigned courses, remind users of outstanding courses, and email PDF certificates upon successful completion."
"The setup for TalentLMS is easier than Cypher LMS."
"It is one of the least expensive learning management systems I've ever worked with."
 

Cons

"Moodle's weakest point is the user interface."
"The solution architecture could be improved."
"Moodle is missing a subscription-based system where learners can subscribe to available courses and make the payment for those courses."
"The solution could be improved if support was an integral part of the whole solution. There are a few challenges in terms of performance due to Moodle being a free-to-use platform but these can be overcome with the use of their support team."
"Sometimes, the gradebook can get broken if an incorrect formula is entered during creation."
"Moodle could improve by being more user-friendly. Sometimes it worked and other times it didn't. If you get stuck, then you don't have a point of contact. Additionally, a VPN is required to make sure the connection is secured."
"For a first time user, especially someone who is non-technical, Moodle is difficult for them to understand and they often need assistance."
"The solution should continue to allow and foster the ability to integrate with cloud services."
"The problem with TalentLMS is that it has some bugs. If you need to upload an image, then it will cause trouble. It is not actually stable."
"Regarding improvement areas, when I upload animated training packs in Microsoft PowerPoint format, the animation and transitions are lost. This makes it static."
"The built-in builder has some rather serious limitations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Moodle offer a 14 day free trial and then requires payment."
"It is a one-time registration with the Moodle site. There isn't a yearly or monthly fee."
"Moodle is a free online learning platform, but it also offers a paid version of it."
"The licensing cost is quite high and it operates on an annual basis."
"This particular organization is a relatively small academic institution. It is a single campus, not very big, with 4,500 to 5,000 total students. It is not a big faculty. There are no hard sciences other than undergraduate-level hard sciences. So, Moodle is functional, and it is relatively simple because it is open-source software. It has sub advantages, and it is inexpensive. Small schools with small enrollment numbers just can't afford the more expensive ones."
"Moodle is an open-source solution that is free of cost."
"In terms of cost, it is available at no charge."
"Moodle is a free solution."
"You can't beat this solution for the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
14%
Comms Service Provider
14%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
10%
Hospitality Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Moodle?
The customization features of Moodle significantly enhance the learning experience for our users.
What needs improvement with Moodle?
The customization of the interface could be improved. Although we can load and change themes, it still always looks like Moodle. We have not found a way to significantly alter its appearance.
What is your primary use case for Moodle?
We use Moodle to manage our students' information, the classes, and the course catalog, which are mainly related to education. It serves as a learning management system for teaching in class.
What do you like most about TalentLMS?
The setup for TalentLMS is easier than Cypher LMS.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TalentLMS?
The pricing is less than Cypher LMS. It is three times less.
What needs improvement with TalentLMS?
The problem with TalentLMS is that it has some bugs. If you need to upload an image, then it will cause trouble. It is not actually stable. Another drawback of the LMS systems is that they are not ...
 

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