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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Absorb LMS

    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
    Absorb LMS aims to empower organizations to train employees with the skills needed to stay modern and relevant in today's fast-paced world. The LMS software focuses on aligning learning needs with business demands.N/A

    Cornerstone OnDemand

    Score6.4 out of 10
    N/ACornerstone OnDemand is a cloud-based application for talent management. Cornerstone offers suites for recruiting, training, performance monitoring and planning, learning, and HR data management. It is scaled for enterprises.N/A
    Pricing
    Absorb LMSCornerstone OnDemand
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Absorb LMSCornerstone OnDemand
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredRequired
    Additional Details——
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Absorb LMSCornerstone OnDemand
    Considered Both Products
    Absorb Software Inc.
    Chose Absorb LMS
    We vetted several web-based systems, but I don't recall all of the names.
    Incentivized
    Chose Absorb LMS
    Absorb LMS in far superior to any other LMS platform I have used - in capability/functionality, user-friendliness, and customer service.
    Incentivized
    Chose Absorb LMS
    Absorb LMS was better priced that Cornerstone on Demand and is so much more user-friendly. Cornerstone was difficult to use, the fonts were very small, whereas Absorb LMS has larger fonts and more color to the platform, making it more visually appealing and user-friendly. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Absorb LMS
    We used Cornerstone Learn at my previous organization and it seemed like there were way too many issues from an administrative standpoint. I haven't had many issues at all with Absorb LMS, which makes me think Cornerstone was just expensive junk. Prior to moving to Absorb LMS …
    Incentivized
    Chose Absorb LMS
    The main reason is the prompt support and useful features
    Incentivized
    Chose Absorb LMS
    Although Cornerstone was also suited for a global audience as well, Absorb is more user friendly than Cornerstone from a learner and admin perspective. The look of the Cornerstone platform was outdated with small font buttons with labels that were not intuitive. Cornerstone …
    Incentivized
    Chose Absorb LMS
    Absorb LMS offered the best e-commerce for what we origionally wanted, however, we stayed due to their CSM support and anticipated/ongoing additon of features. Additionally we were drawn to the Create feature and gamification options, along with the Collaboration features.
    Incentivized
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    Chose Cornerstone OnDemand
    I wasn't involved in the selection at my current company. However, at my previous company, Absorb was a very close contender due to their modern and vibrant portal features, but we decided to stick with Cornerstone because of ease of configuration for our compliance training …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cornerstone OnDemand
    Cornerstone OnDemand is definitely at the top of my list. I would say that Cornerstone is probably my second or third choice of Learning management systems. However, my opinion may change once we implement our Performance system as the systems will be integrated. I have heard …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cornerstone OnDemand
    We're currently entertaining alternatives as other HRIS systems have LMS features, but other learning system competitors do not have comparable capabilities for hosting and monitoring learning. Other systems have better integration capabilities, but Cornerstone has a stronger …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cornerstone OnDemand
    Considering all five Learning Management Systems that I have been the admin for, Cornerstone OnDemand is my favorite; especially for corporate organizations. I believe they offer a complete package. I always keep my eye on new solutions and some are doing some interesting …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Absorb LMSCornerstone OnDemand
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Absorb LMS and Cornerstone OnDemand
    Feature
    Absorb LMS
    8.9
    90 Ratings
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    7.3
    186 Ratings
    Course authoring8.073 Ratings4.8137 Ratings
    Course catalog or library9.478 Ratings8.3184 Ratings
    Player/Portal9.182 Ratings8.0171 Ratings
    Learning content8.963 Ratings8.2146 Ratings
    Mobile friendly7.567 Ratings8.7134 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications9.985 Ratings7.8167 Ratings
    Assignments9.974 Ratings8.0180 Ratings
    Compliance management9.969 Ratings7.1161 Ratings
    Learning administration9.787 Ratings6.4183 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics8.685 Ratings6.2182 Ratings
    Social learning8.044 Ratings7.0115 Ratings
    Gamification6.939 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.461 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Absorb LMS and Cornerstone OnDemand
    Feature
    Absorb LMS
    -
    Ratings
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    7.7
    131 Ratings
    New hire portal00 Ratings7.968 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.8113 Ratings
    Compliance tracking and reporting00 Ratings7.4124 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Absorb LMS and Cornerstone OnDemand
    Feature
    Absorb LMS
    -
    Ratings
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    7.9
    113 Ratings
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings7.794 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings8.097 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.4105 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings7.893 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.6108 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Absorb LMS and Cornerstone OnDemand
    Feature
    Absorb LMS
    -
    Ratings
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    7.4
    118 Ratings
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.692 Ratings
    Plan weighting00 Ratings7.279 Ratings
    Manager note taking00 Ratings7.468 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.380 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings8.095 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow00 Ratings7.363 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings7.892 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions00 Ratings7.084 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings6.881 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings7.3112 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Absorb LMS and Cornerstone OnDemand
    Feature
    Absorb LMS
    -
    Ratings
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    7.8
    57 Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.048 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.048 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings7.851 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings8.448 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Absorb LMS and Cornerstone OnDemand
    Feature
    Absorb LMS
    -
    Ratings
    Cornerstone OnDemand
    7.2
    65 Ratings
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.844 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.840 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings6.437 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.337 Ratings
    Customized Application Form00 Ratings7.839 Ratings
    Resume Management00 Ratings6.442 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings6.739 Ratings
    Candidate Search00 Ratings6.440 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.540 Ratings
    Collaboration00 Ratings7.835 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings7.237 Ratings
    Email Templates00 Ratings7.558 Ratings
    User Permissions00 Ratings7.859 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.454 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings7.662 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Absorb LMSCornerstone OnDemand
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (92 ratings)
    8.5
    (256 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.9
    (37 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (37 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.5
    (78 ratings)
    6.6
    (36 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    Configurability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.1
    (114 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)