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TalentLMS vs Udemy Business comparison

 

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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) (11th)
Udemy Business
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
eLearning (4th)
 

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 2.3%, up 2.0% compared to last year.
Udemy Business, on the other hand, focuses on eLearning, holds 5.1% mindshare, up 2.2% since last year.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
TalentLMS2.3%
Cornerstone Learn4.4%
Moodle4.2%
Other89.1%
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
eLearning Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Udemy Business5.1%
Pluralsight23.6%
A Cloud Guru7.1%
Other64.19999999999999%
eLearning
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Guarav Patel - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Nestlé
Rapid on-demand learning has boosted project delivery and supported cross-functional skills
Some of the best features that Udemy Business offers are low cost, latest content, and value for money. A wide range of instructors contribute courses. Learners have options to choose from. There are lots of fresh updates to the content. It serves tech and non-tech professionals very well. It is best for cross-functional capability building and is also user-intuitive for administrators. Out of those features such as low cost, latest content, wide range of instructors, and fresh updates, the low cost stands out the most for my team because it is very affordable, even for a small organization working on a tight budget. The updates on the latest courses are very good. We are able to learn new things every day. Udemy Business has positively impacted my organization by cutting costs by replacing expensive external training by 50%. It accelerates project delivery through fast, on-demand upskilling. It boosts confidence, capability, and long-term retention.

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."
"It is one of the least expensive learning management systems I've ever worked with."
"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."
"Notifications can to automated to notify users of assigned courses, remind users of outstanding courses, and email PDF certificates upon successful completion."
"The initial setup is very easy."
"The tool's most valuable feature is the self-paced approach. It also has practice questions, which help with some of my work. The participation features are very useful as well."
"The solution enables us to train our users."
"The Udemy Business platform has a list of courses and a dashboard."
"The best feature Udemy Business offers is the comprehensive course selection."
"Udemy Business has positively impacted my organization by cutting costs by replacing expensive external training by 50%, accelerating project delivery through fast, on-demand upskilling, and boosting confidence, capability, and long-term retention."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its cloud computing content. While Udemy Business offers training and knowledge across various areas, I use it for cloud computing technologies. Many videos and tutorials are available on this topic, which benefits me."
"I like the solution's training modules because the content is rich."
 

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 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 built-in builder has some rather serious limitations."
"However, the cost of application may not provide a tangible financial benefit."
"The solution's customer support could be improved and made faster."
"The product must provide fewer updates."
"Improvement is needed in categorizing courses based on skill levels, such as beginner, intermediate, and advanced."
"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."
"Most of the courses that I would also like to enroll myself in are not free."
"The solution could have a more user-friendly interface. You don't need to recommend the top-rated courses at the beginning of the minutes."
"Udemy should offer more courses on network troubleshooting and provide easy lectures for everyone to understand, starting from the basics."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You can't beat this solution for the price."
"The tool is very affordable."
"We have individual subscriptions for five to six users."
"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."
"You can test the tool monthly and then switch to yearly licensing. The pricing is reasonable."
"I suppose there is a license for the tool at the company level, but not for individuals."
"The courses can be expensive."
"I didn't take any licenses. I purchased courses."
"The platform offers decent pricing"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Construction Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Educational Organization
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Performing Arts
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise14
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Udemy Business?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the cost is very affordable, and any organization or anyone can be able to afford this tool and use it to upskill themselves.
What needs improvement with Udemy Business?
A more straightforward layout would be good for improving Udemy Business. It should also provide an option for live classes, or it should have a platform to connect with the course owner so that do...
What is your primary use case for Udemy Business?
My main use case for Udemy Business is to help myself stay skilled up, and we can also allocate a specific course for our interns and then track their progress. At my organization, I specifically u...
 

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