edX for Business vs. iSpring Learn

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
edX for Business
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
edX headquartered in Cambridge provides elearning content covering a wide range of courses, including edX for Business, an on-demand elearning platform for upskilling, reskilling, and general workforce training.
$349
per learner/per year
iSpring Learn
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
iSpring Learn is an LMS developed by iSpring Solutions, a company that provides more than 59,000 clients with an eLearning software ecosystem. iSpring Learn automates corporate training and helps to improve employee retention through quality onboarding, on-the-job training,…
$3.75
per month (billed annually) per user
Pricing
edX for BusinessiSpring Learn
Editions & Modules
For Groups
$349.00
per learner/per year
For Enterprise
Contact sales team
500 Users
$3.75
per month (billed annually) per user
300 Users
$4.10
per month (billed annually) per user
100 Users
$6.64
per month (billed annually) per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
edX for BusinessiSpring Learn
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsCharges only for active users only. No fees for storage or bandwidth.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
edX for BusinessiSpring Learn
Considered Both Products
edX for Business
Chose edX for Business
The only other professional learning we have used is to hire an educator and have a live zoom meeting which is essentially what edX for Business provides on an on-demand format. This is our first program and so far enjoying the transition.
Chose edX for Business
edX for Business seemed to be quite similiar to other competitors in terms of methodology and formats. In our case, courses themes availability were very important, because the challenge was to find relevant content to support pre-defined learning tracks. We found most of them …
Chose edX for Business
The very strong point of edX is that it is so much professional and it is specialized in organizational training and upskilling. It is one of the reasons why edX is a bit ahead of other e-learning platforms.
Chose edX for Business
Coursera is another great platform. They are pretty comparable functionally. We chose EdX initially because of specific content that was requested for training. However, we also have users on Coursera because of specific content that’s only on that platform. The best advice I …
Chose edX for Business
Stack up:
Edx organizations and universities are highly renamed, with frequent updates or the addition of courses with similar topics- The topics used in the courses and programs are well developed and focused in nowadays world necessities which makes the professional who takes …
Chose edX for Business
With the exception of graded assignments and certification, edx has validated certificated courses that are credible in the market. It also offers a free course audit option. The best reason to try edx is probably their 14-day return policy; with all these beneficial points, …
Chose edX for Business
It offers better depth of the courses. The enterprise feature such as sso takes an edge. it has an upper hand in the depth and coverage of material. It is better suited for strategic learning and development program. The credential value is also very high of the courses …
iSpring Learn
Chose iSpring Learn
iSpring Learn's UI/UX was way better than those other systems, which was a huge factor for us. We wanted our platform to be self-service so even brand new hires could quickly navigate it and find what they need, and it's definitely been that for us. Many of the other systems we …
Chose iSpring Learn
iSpring Learn had the best ratio of volume of features, price and ease of use. They were the clear choice after doing trial periods with all of the other platforms I was comparing. I had demos and trialed 15 platforms prior to making my decision.
Chose iSpring Learn
We are using iSpring with older products designed with external developers, so the content has already been created and we use it to translate/localize content for different markets. For new course design we partner with external developers and use Articulate 360 and other …
Chose iSpring Learn
We do not have an Learning Management System in our organisation as was looking at a more affordable option. iSpring is exactly what we needed to help create engaging content for our employees but where we can upload and track their progress as well. All the additional features …
Chose iSpring Learn
Lattice and Trakstar both had a larger focus on employee reviews and 360 reviews which we did not need. Lattice was also priced higher than we were willing to allocate budget for. Lattice in particular seemed very catered to a large corporate organization and we are a small/mid …
Chose iSpring Learn
I found that, for the price, the tools, and the usability, iSpring Learn had them all beat.

iSpring Learn had a higher level of adaptability; it was visually cleaners, and the users seemed to take to it well.
Chose iSpring Learn
We use Ninjio for a completely different use - cyber awareness training - iSpring is internal training on our processes
Chose iSpring Learn
iSpring learn is WAY more simple to navigate and use than the rest of the options.
And the customer service is certainly much better.
Chose iSpring Learn
iSpring is a more entry level LMS. It does not have the same level of features and benefits. For example, it does not have the same level of communication capability. It does not have the same level of reporting functionality. It does not have the same ability to build …
Chose iSpring Learn
iSpring Learn has everything you need in one place, looks great, and it's very easy to maintain. Interaction with users is organic and has a great flow. Course updates can be easily done with powerful design tools. If combined with the Suite, it's an all-in-one solution where …
Chose iSpring Learn
Having used several LMS iSpring is the best around program.
Chose iSpring Learn
iSpring probably had the least functionality of all of them. Ease of use is similar to Skyprep (Tovuti was by far the most complicated), but iSpring did not meet expectations and had constant glitches that could not be fixed by their tech team.
Chose iSpring Learn
Every platform has its own focus and strengths. We were mostly looking at automating and digitalizing our training program from instructor-led training and analytics/dashboards with detailed user performance. Trakstar has more in-depth dashboards and Paradiso is great in …
Chose iSpring Learn
iSpring is easy to use comparing to other LMS systems. ALM is more extensive if it comes to features, but it's also more focussed on big companies (+2000 users). Also social learning is better in ALM. eFront is very hard to manage, administrator portal is not very clear like …
Chose iSpring Learn
All of these have their benefits, but none really had a better LMS than iSpring Learn. They throw in off the shelf courses, but if you're needing a good learning management system you are going to make-do with these others.
Chose iSpring Learn
I reviewed a few different LMSs before deciding on iSpring Learn. I can't remember the names, but I chose iSpring Learn primarily because I liked that it was just a PowerPoint add-on, which made it easy to use, and I liked the price!
Chose iSpring Learn
iSpring Learn has a lot of power with a very cost-effective punch. Prices and capabilities can vary widely with LMSs. iSpring Learn can do everything we were looking for but at a reasonable cost. Other LMS software may have more options but we really didn't need most of them.
Chose iSpring Learn
We used Udemy for Business for a couple of years, which was fine for certain courses; however, you paid per license as opposed to iSpring Learn, where you pay a flat fee for 50, 100, 200 licenses. The fact that we can also create our own content for our bespoke service makes a …
Chose iSpring Learn
ISpring was easy to use. Hundreds of video tutorials are available. iSpring was the most cost-effective solution and also met all our requirements of what’s needed in an authoring tool.
Chose iSpring Learn
They are not user friendly, It is free and I think the paid version works much better. In the past I used Moodle, as a teacher I had problems uploading and using it let alone my students. Now iSpring has a mobile app for both Android and iPhone. It has made my job so easy and …
Features
edX for BusinessiSpring Learn
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
edX for Business
8.1
Ratings
5% below category average
iSpring Learn
8.5
Ratings
4% above category average
Course authoring8.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Course catalog or library9.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Player/Portal8.00 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Learning content8.00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications9.00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics8.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Social learning8.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Gamification7.00 Ratings7.40 Ratings
Mobile friendly00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Assignments00 Ratings9.40 Ratings
Compliance management00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Learning administration00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
eLearning Content
Comparison of eLearning Content features of Product A and Product B
edX for Business
8.2
Ratings
3% below category average
iSpring Learn
-
Ratings
Structured Learning9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Course Searches9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Historical Metrics7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud-Based Content8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Automation & Integration8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
edX for BusinessiSpring Learn
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(0 ratings)
9.6
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Usability
6.0
(0 ratings)
6.1
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(0 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
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9.1
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
edX for BusinessiSpring Learn
Likelihood to Recommend
I certainly reccomend edX for Business to support learning projects that demand specific knowledge contents. These online courses are complete and engaging, and they can be used to support different learning needs inside a company. It is flexible because anyone can complete it on its own pace and using different devices. I believe it is appropriate to big companies, because pricing may be an issue in some countries (it is expensive in Brazil).
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iSpring Learn supports short, engaging courses ideal for corporate training programs, especially in finance-related industries. It pairs well with bite-sized content for compliance training, product knowledge, or soft skills development. For companies that need an LMS up and running quickly, iSpring Learn offers a simple setup process and an intuitive interface that doesn't require extensive technical knowledge. If a company needs extensive customization for branding or workflows, iSpring Learn may not be as flexible as some alternatives.
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Pros
  • Provides certification after completion of course
  • Provides eLearning from home
  • They have a broad variety of courses for all business owners
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  • Gamification: Available badges, certificates, and user achievements on training completion. Leadership boards available in the user profile increase competitiveness and motivation among users.
  • Analytics: Org level, departments wise, groups wise, and user-wise in-depth reports with lots of filters. The learning curve at the user level is one great functionality.
  • MS PowerPoint integration with iSpring Learn is a top feature and since most of our users are pretty comfortable with MS PowerPoint, it allows for easy content creation and quizzes.
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Cons
  • They should add more topics because alternative learning apps/tools have a very broad range.
  • Structures of courses are not aligned in a manner.
  • Streaming problem.
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  • I wish ISpring Learn could interface with my eCommerce website so that users were automatically enrolled when they purchase a course. That would require an API feed.
  • I have 516 downloadable documents for the three learning tracks. I wish iSpring Learn had an option for the user to download numerous documents at one time, instead of one at a time. After early users complained, I put a link to a Box account, for each learning track, so the user could download the documents all at one time.
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Likelihood to Renew
No answers on this topic
In the past I could not encourage my students to take online training. The results and the questions were hard to be given. When I used the iSpring Suite along with iSpring Learn, my dreams came through and most of the time my students are online and take good training with my programme.
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Usability
It is an excellent tool for remote setup team. The universities are well respected, and the course depth adds a lot of value. The upskilling has become convenient. Progress can be tracked easily, and it offers customized corporate training needs fulfilled. The compliance training courses are helpful in particular as they meet growing demand.
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Sometimes, things just aren't intuitive enough. For example, burying the catalog in the settings area makes no sense at all. The same goes for permissions and year reviews. It was a massive oversight that really caused a lot of confusion for all of our managers. It caused distrust in the LMS simply because someone who designed and developed it did not think that an employee review should be private to them, their direct supervisor, or the supervisor above. Instead, ANY manager could read ANY employee review. I have mentioned this several times throughout these questionnaires, and as you can see, I still find it incomprehensible that a company that wants to promote its software as a multifaceted solution could be so blind to something so critical, especially in terms of privacy.
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Reliability and Availability
No answers on this topic
I have to say ALWAYS.
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Support Rating
No answers on this topic
Our account rep Katie Connor is fantastic. She is very responsive to our requests. She does not try to over sell. She has setup training sessions for us any time we asked. Finally, she is a very nice person we like working with. She also has been patient with us as we figure out our renewal
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In-Person Training
No answers on this topic
We can say that most of my students attend my classes twice a week and that's not enough for someone to learn. I put some training for them to do at home and they really enjoy doing them. The kind of progress they make is really satisfying for them and they are always learning.
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Online Training
No answers on this topic
As a teacher, I used to spend a lot of time correcting my students' papers. Now with iSpring Learn, my time has been saved and everything is done automatically. All the time I can check my students' progress and I know which exams they have taken or they should take. On the whole, online training has really helped a lot of teachers
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Implementation Rating
No answers on this topic
When I talked to my colleagues or informed them to search for a programme before iSpring Learn, they were not successful in designing and implementing a programme like this. I am sure they have done a lot to implement it in the best and educational way. That was not that easy as we thought.
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Alternatives Considered
With the exception of graded assignments and certification, edx has validated certificated courses that are credible in the market. It also offers a free course audit option. The best reason to try edx is probably their 14-day return policy; with all these beneficial points, edx is acing the learning market at this moment.
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iSpring Learn had the best ratio of volume of features, price and ease of use. They were the clear choice after doing trial periods with all of the other platforms I was comparing. I had demos and trialed 15 platforms prior to making my decision.
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Scalability
No answers on this topic
Really perfect.
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Return on Investment
  • Improved morale for fulfilling training and certification requests
  • Team members readied for big transformation projects ahead of time
  • Reduced cost to develop in-house analytics dashboards and reporting
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  • I feel since we have introduced iSpring to our employees we have retained more employees then before
  • Some individuals do complain when they don't receive their email through for the training (this happens frequently) making them not want to use the platform
  • Overall this has been a great addition to our resources which is helping to encourage more of a learning culture in our organisation
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