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TalentLMS vs Udemy Business comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

TalentLMS
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Learning Management Systems (LMS) (12th)
Udemy Business
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
eLearning (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Corporate Compliance solutions, they serve different purposes. TalentLMS is designed for Learning Management Systems (LMS) and holds a mindshare of 1.9%, down 2.6% compared to last year.
Udemy Business, on the other hand, focuses on eLearning, holds 2.3% mindshare, up 0.6% since last year.
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
eLearning
 

Featured Reviews

Tonnie Lee Malone Harvey - PeerSpot reviewer
An unbeatably low price point, but serious limitations in the programming
I have very strong feelings about TalentLMS, most of which have to do with the limitations of the programming. The built-in builder has some rather serious limitations. If you are porting in SCORM files to build resources in Captivate or Articulate, their program is only compatible with SCORM 1.2, which is a really old SCORM packaging format. The output is kind of clunky. The learner experience and UI is really basic, and this is an out-of-the-box, bare bones, 'nothing fancy' UI. You do have the ability, like most learning management systems, to do some customization, and you'll need to work with developers to do that. The reporting is severely limited in that it only shows rules. You can't set up dependencies. You can't set up cyclical course, so you can't have equivalencies. The back end is kind of clunky. It's not as user-friendly as I would like it to be.
Divya Prakash - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to learn from anywhere and offers region-based learning
One area for improvement is ensuring that courses are updated regularly. Often, courses are not updated according to the schedule mentioned by the instructors. It would be beneficial if Udemy Business had a process to evaluate and ensure timely course updates. Udemy Business' remote support needs to be more reliable. Also, some courses are not well-rated or commented on, but they are still good. Currently, courses need more than a 4.5 rating and a certain number of comments to be included, which excludes some good courses. It should define rules to include these courses on request without ignoring rating settings. However, this is challenging because it could be misused by instructors or course providers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The setup for TalentLMS is easier than Cypher LMS."
"Notifications can to automated to notify users of assigned courses, remind users of outstanding courses, and email PDF certificates upon successful completion."
"It is one of the least expensive learning management systems I've ever worked with."
"The main advantage of Udemy Business is its region-based learning. For example, if a learner from India wants to learn technology, they can find instructors from India who understand their learning style and thought process. This makes learning easier and more relatable. Additionally, Udemy Business is a global platform, so learners can access courses from instructors worldwide. A person from the USA or someone with a higher skill set can create videos. Another advantage is the range of available courses, with no limitations on what you can learn. You can get the right content for the specific technology."
"Udemy Business makes it easy to explore resources. It is easy to integrate with other platforms."
"What I like most about it is how nice, short and sweet it is. It gets straight to the point. With it, I can learn much more quickly, which is way more efficient than spending a month at university. Plus, it covers everything I need, exactly when I need it. I've also noticed that many people use it to improve themselves in various areas, not just technical skills but soft skills and business, too."
"The most valuable features depend on the course. Some courses are informative, while others provide practical projects that you can modify to fit your needs. A specific project we are considering involves integrating new database technologies like Kafka into our existing systems. We'll analyze use cases to determine the best practices and apply these insights to our applications."
"The most valuable aspect is the hands-on experience it provides with labs, allowing real-world application and understanding of concepts beyond just theoretical knowledge."
"The initial setup is very easy."
"The Udemy Business platform has a list of courses and a dashboard."
"The solution enables us to train our users."
 

Cons

"Regarding improvement areas, when I upload animated training packs in Microsoft PowerPoint format, the animation and transitions are lost. This makes it static."
"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."
"The built-in builder has some rather serious limitations."
"The tool needs to improve courses on recent advancements."
"We have faced some glitches with the product. The tool should increase its price and give access to two or three devices for the same content."
"The product must provide fewer updates."
"Udemy should offer more courses on network troubleshooting and provide easy lectures for everyone to understand, starting from the basics."
"The tool needs to offer a way to save the courses on mobile."
"The tool must be made easier for new users."
"Can improve by providing courses on the latest tech launches"
"I want the tool to improve by providing more learning opportunities in various dimensions or purposes. Additionally, it would be beneficial if there were specific examples related to our domain, as it would help us understand how to apply what we've learned to our business."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You can't beat this solution for the price."
"The tool's pricing is good and reasonable."
"I suppose there is a license for the tool at the company level, but not for individuals."
"The system provides good value for its cost, as evidenced by its widespread adoption across organizations of various sizes. Whether it's mid-level or high-level organizations, many are implementing it. Pricing is based on subscriptions and the number of users."
"Udemy Business' pricing is moderate."
"You can purchase individual courses and complete them at your own pace. If you want to explore more topics, you can purchase additional courses. It's a one-time purchase for each course, not a monthly subscription."
"I didn't take any licenses. I purchased courses."
"We have individual subscriptions for five to six users."
"The platform offers decent pricing"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
9%
Educational Organization
6%
Educational Organization
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Healthcare Company
10%
 

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 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 ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Udemy Business?
Courses on Udemy are less expensive compared to other platforms, allowing learning at one's own pace.
What needs improvement with Udemy Business?
The platform could improve by classifying courses into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Additionally, collaborating with governing bodies to offer certifications from original organizat...
What is your primary use case for Udemy Business?
I have been using Udemy to take courses, particularly one focused on Google's programming language. Although I have not completed the course due to time constraints, I find the platform excellent f...
 

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Sample Customers

DeLonghi, Infosys, Rosetta Stone, Harper Collins Publishers, Zalora, Triton Aerospace, Smart Aviation Services
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