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Moodle vs TalentLMS comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

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

Moodle
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
TalentLMS
Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
11th
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 June 2026, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Moodle is 3.4%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TalentLMS is 1.7%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Moodle3.4%
TalentLMS1.7%
Other94.9%
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
 

Featured Reviews

CS
Meteorologist - Training and Development. Météorologue - Formation Et Perfectionnement at Environment Canada
A highly flexible and customizable learning management system with a wide range of features, providing educators with the tools to create engaging and interactive online courses
Moodle has proven to be highly effective for training and professional development within our organization. It has replaced the traditional practice of sending individuals on courses across the country, offering coast-to-coast accessibility. We've also begun utilizing badges for internal certification, streamlining the process of recognizing achievement. As its usage has expanded, we started with native Moodle on our section and have since extended it to other groups. The integration of third-party plugins or tools has influenced our utilization of Moodle. While we haven't implemented as many filters as we potentially could have, one individual has managed administration duties and the integration of these tools. This individual has also been involved in other areas, dedicating significant time to programming within Moodle for a specific program for one group. This process has spanned several years, demonstrating the commitment required to bring these enhancements to fruition.
Raj Test - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Software Engineer at The 5 Chairs
Offers an easy-to-use LMS solution with room for improvement in scalability and user experience
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 scalable. It is not able to handle more users or requests at a time. I checked it and have completed load testing for this application, and I see they cannot handle 1000 users at the same time. So, if 1000 users become online at a time, that will cause trouble. I restarted their solution, and I checked the features. I have tried to do something there, and in the beginning, I see the problem in the uploading issue. It is unstructured somehow. If I would build this software, then I would use distributed technology and architecture. Then this architecture would manage any type of request when necessary. I could actually make the interface simple and user-friendly. There should be a flow. Actually, these two LMS systems don’t have the proper flow. Suppose you already study your education journey. Then, of course, you complete your standard one, two, three, four. Then you go to complete the secondary and intermediate. So, whenever you are a user, then you should have a sequence in the dashboard. Then you can actually do better things, or you can use your system properly and easily without any headache, without more training.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Moodle has a vast array of features which are really useful for the work our company does. Moodle hosts the courses through online systems and also offers quizzes and badges which our customers frequently use."
"Almost all the activity modules are available inside the courses, so that makes our training easier and more comfortable."
"From a features and functionality point of view, this solution is one of the best."
"One of the most valuable aspects is the ability to input data into the model."
"The best features Moodle offers me are the videos and the live classes feature, which is particularly valuable to me."
"Upgrade feature and git to upgrade the core code - love it."
"The customization features of Moodle significantly enhance the learning experience for our users."
"The solution is stable."
"You can't beat this solution for the price; I've worked with Cornerstone On-Demand, Captivate Pride, Sum Total, and Knowledge Planet, and those learning systems are $40 to $70 per person, but for this solution, depending on what licensing level you're at, you're looking at less than $3 a user per month, and the pricing is insane for what you get, which is why my company is still using it."
"It is one of the least expensive learning management systems I've ever worked with."
"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."
 

Cons

"Moodle is missing a subscription-based system where learners can subscribe to available courses and make the payment for those courses."
"The UI and interface of Moodle could be greatly improved."
"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."
"Needs to be better documented especially the database schema."
"Its interface design could be more user-friendly."
"Moodle was not user-friendly, we wanted to use Cornerstone."
"It would be good to have a feature that would ensure that students are the ones performing the given assessment."
"The multi-tenancy system within Moodle could be improved. IOMAD is what makes the multi-tenancy possible but this comes with many issues."
"The built-in builder has some rather serious limitations."
"The biggest challenge of TalentLMS is that if you use their builder and go through the effort of building courses in their programming along with your text and information, the only thing you're going to be able to pull out are images or media."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Moodle offer a 14 day free trial and then requires payment."
"It varies depending on the partner you're going with. It depends on whether they are a certified partner or not. It also varies depending on the demand. Usually, with Moodle and other LMSs, there is concurrent licensing. It's hard to figure out the best way to do it at the company that is selling the LMS. Moodle is usually one of the most cost-effective LMSs you can get."
"Moodle is a free open-sourced solution. This is one of the best aspects of Moodle."
"It is a one-time registration with the Moodle site. There isn't a yearly or monthly fee."
"Moodle is an open-source solution that is free of cost."
"It is a free-of-cost solution."
"Moodle is free. It should probably stay free. There isn't really any support for Moodle unless you pay an astronomical amount, which is weird."
"Moodle is a free solution."
"You can't beat this solution for the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
15%
University
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
11%
Construction Company
9%
Legal Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise11
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Moodle?
Moodle could be better, though it has not frustrated me.
What is your primary use case for Moodle?
My main use case for Moodle is that my college classes are hosted on the platform, which is the learning management system of our college. Videos, notes, and presentations are provided on the platf...
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Sample Customers

Acacia University, Alliant International University, American University of Health Sciences, Anaheim University Online, Aspen University, Cal State University San Bernardino, California State University Los Angeles, Chattanooga Fire Training, City of Humble Fire Department, George Washington University, Georgia Institute of Emergency Medical Services, Michigan Online Classroom, Virginia Beach Sheriffs Office, Washington Post
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