SilkRoad Learning vs. SkyPrep LMS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SilkRoad Learning
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
SilkRoad Learning is a web-based LMS. The vendor advertises enterprise-level platform for addressing skills gaps and regulatory compliance, as well as ecommerce and mobile support. It can integrate with other SilkRoad offerings and 3rd party content.N/A
SkyPrep LMS
Score 9.1 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
SkyPrep is an online training software that allows businesses, and knowledge providers to train, test, and manage their users. The software allows users to upload content any material they already have (such as PDF, Powerpoints, Excel, Word, Videos) and create courses and tests. There are also tools for managing, and tracking the activity, and performance of all your trainees.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details- An Active User is a user that logs in during a monthly billing cycle. Plans must have a minimum of 100, with additional Active Users purchased in bundles of 100.
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Community Pulse
SilkRoad LearningSkyPrep LMS
Considered Both Products
SilkRoad Learning
Chose SilkRoad Learning
SilkRoad Learning has [a] better process of assigning training and tracking the progress. It has better learning content and training can be executed in a better way. Compliance and policy-related training can be deployed in an efficient way. It's a great tool to help companies …
Chose SilkRoad Learning
Less good than Adobe, doesn't look as good, and less mobile/agile with fewer customizable features. Easier for people to learn how to use but slightly boring and didn't seem to be particularly popular with people. A system that is fun to use does get used more and more …
Chose SilkRoad Learning
SilkRoad Learning is much easier to customize and roll out globally. The Skillsoft product was expensive, cumbersome, and required a large ramp up time. When working with clients on Skillsoft, too much had to be predetermined, the languages were not fully developed and learners …
Chose SilkRoad Learning
GreenLight out performed every other solution we evaluated; it provided the perfect blend of power and usability to meet our needs and to help us excel.
Chose SilkRoad Learning
I used NetLearning before they partnered with HealthcareSource. My experience with NetLearning was not favorable. The system was clunky, difficult to learn for new employees, and lacked many of the features and innovation offered by GreenLight.
Chose SilkRoad Learning
In my opinion, no comparison. GreenLight is a much smoother platform, providing a more stable user experience, with less bugs, less software conflicts, and better support. I have developed and published dozens of eCourses on this platform, and it really shines. In addition, the …
Chose SilkRoad Learning
We looked at a few other companies before selecting GreenLight but the main driver was its integration with other HRIS products. At that time, the cost/value ratio was attractive.
Chose SilkRoad Learning
We liked the overall look and feel and how it seemed easy to manage
Chose SilkRoad Learning
I did not make any decisions in selecting Greenlight. It was acquired before I was hired.
Chose SilkRoad Learning
GreenLight was selected because we also wanted to utilize SilkRoad's RedCarpet and OpenHire programs for a more seamless onboarding process.
SkyPrep LMS
Chose SkyPrep LMS
All in all SkyPrep LMS offers everything you need to get up and running. This platform hits all of the checkboxes for most organizations needs. Pricing is very reasonable. It will not make online training prohibitively expensive, and they offer a number of different plans. The …
Chose SkyPrep LMS
SkyPrep LMS was the most cost-effective solution that had all our desired features and functionality. Each platform has a lot of similarities and for us, ensuring ease of navigation and cost were top priorities. SkyPrep LMS appeared to be the most user-friendly -- the others …
Chose SkyPrep LMS
We had lots of technical issues and glitches in the systems over the past decade. Login instructions were constantly not being received by clients (this issue has pretty much disappeared with SkyPrep LMS) and their customer service could not fix anything from the backend on …
Chose SkyPrep LMS
We evaluated 10-15 other LMS platforms. SkyPrep had the best price to feature ratio, as well as scalability. For a growing company, the price per user will only go down as we grow. Features are all what we were looking for, and the user management is simple.
Chose SkyPrep LMS
We never used Brainshark because it was easier to communicate and have our needs met with SkyPrep LMS, but we do use Brainshark for other organizations, and it never seems as easy for me as SkyPrep LMS.
Chose SkyPrep LMS
  • Quicker to market at a lower price point.
  • Tech support was one of the key reasons we began to look for another platform
  • SkyPrep's tech support is nearly instant whereas Tovuti would take days to get back to me
Chose SkyPrep LMS
Easy to use, easier to navigate. Extremely user friendly for both admins and course participants.
Chose SkyPrep LMS
Far less expensive and provides the same or better ability to manipulate training for Administrators that may not be IT people.
Chose SkyPrep LMS
Compared to all competitors, when I was vetting and choosing an LMS system, SkyPrep LMS had the biggest ROI potential, all the features we identified as needs, and it was the best overall experience in talking with a company.
Chose SkyPrep LMS
We use Skyprep due to the cost and ease of use.
Chose SkyPrep LMS
We looked few other vendors but we liked SkyPrep interface and features more. One of the biggest differentiators is that SkyPrep offers customer success manager to all of their clients.
Chose SkyPrep LMS
Combination of cost, excellent features, ease of use, API allows for our own customization, and their excellent customer service.
Chose SkyPrep LMS
Moodle is more complex than I could handle. Softchalk has a user's troubleshooting manual that would have overwhelmed my customers. ProProfs has a poor sense of design and branding.
Chose SkyPrep LMS
I was brought on board after SkyPrep was selected. However, it is far better than anything other LMS I have used.
Features
SilkRoad LearningSkyPrep LMS
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
SilkRoad Learning
8.6
Ratings
6% above category average
SkyPrep LMS
8.7
Ratings
7% above category average
Course authoring9.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Course catalog or library9.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Player/Portal7.60 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Learning content8.50 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Mobile friendly8.50 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Assignments7.10 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Compliance management8.10 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Learning administration7.60 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics10.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Social learning10.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Gamification00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
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User Ratings
SilkRoad LearningSkyPrep LMS
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
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9.1
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Likelihood to Renew
3.6
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8.2
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Usability
8.0
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8.9
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Availability
8.0
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Performance
7.0
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Support Rating
7.0
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Online Training
8.0
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Implementation Rating
4.0
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Product Scalability
7.0
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
GreenLight works well with tracking compliance training. During the selection process I would ask pointed questions about support. Our implementation went well (Dave M. did an excellent job) and the technical help is very good, however, it appears they are understaffed.
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SkyPrep LMS is well-suited to organizations that do not currently utilize an LMS. The support provided from step one through implementation is excellent. SkyPrep LMS not only wants to help make an organization run more efficiently when it comes to upskilling employees and/or clients, they also want to learn from the needs of organizations in order to better serve all of their clients.
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Pros
  • GreenLight allows us to deliver training to employees based on the role they serve in the organization (nurses, physicians, clerical staff, etc.).
  • GreenLight allows for customized reporting to meet the needs of various stakeholders.
  • GreenLight allows us to deliver content to all employees for self-paced learning.
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  • Building a class is super easy from pre-recorded powerpoints, videos
  • Assessment Building and Quizzes are user friendly
  • The reporting features for both internal and external use by clients is robust, but also controllable
  • Very extensive administrative features can be administered dependent on client/company needs
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Cons
  • The words that are used in GreenLight are ridiculous. I know they've said they will update this but it has yet to be done. Words like 'intervention' and 'stem' leave me scratching my head.
  • The learning curve is HUGE. They have made strides in this area with an improved support site, but when you're first learning it, it feels like you're trying to climb Mt. Everest. This does speak to all the LMS offers, but I think some things take too many steps to accomplish.
  • Training events are not instructor friendly. You can set them up and easily make them available for users to find, but something as small as the instructor being able to click a button and send an email to everyone that signed up should be in there. There's no function for contact.
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  • Many of the features in the newly released "Studio" are difficult to understand
  • It would be great if I had more control of what data my dashboard contained
  • Need to streamline their email delivery system and offer fewer but richer features.
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Likelihood to Renew
The main reason we will renew is because, after this lengthy and expensive process, we have too much invested to change again in the near future.
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I say 9 instead of 10 not because of any lack of confidence in SkyPrep but only because I can't be sure how large or responsive my market -- male-friendly social workers and other helping professionals -- will be to my offerings.
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Usability
I have a better understanding of the system and so it is easier for me to use. The student side is very easy and simple for anyone to use.
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SkyPrep LMS is very user-friendly. The platform isn't overwhelming when you log in (as some can be). Immediately upon logging in, the core features are right there, in an easy-to-access manner. This is really important so that users of all ages and experience feel confident in using. SkyPrep LMS also has customization capabilities so that you can modify your user's experience.
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Reliability and Availability
There have been many times when the site was unavailable for a short time. Also, glitches and unexplained ed activity such as sending training notifications out to terminated employees.
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Performance
It works well most of the time.
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Support Rating
The questions regarding how to implement in the system are answered quickly and efficiently. If there is an issue with the technical side or integrations it takes forever to get results and after much escalating.
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Online Training
some are thorough and others are not. I like that they are available for review.
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Alternatives Considered
In my opinion, no comparison. GreenLight is a much smoother platform, providing a more stable user experience, with less bugs, less software conflicts, and better support. I have developed and published dozens of eCourses on this platform, and it really shines. In addition, the suite of integrated products from SilkRoad Technologies (Red Carpet, Open Hire, and WingSpan) really impress when combined with the strength of GreenLight.
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All in all SkyPrep LMS offers everything you need to get up and running. This platform hits all of the checkboxes for most organizations needs. Pricing is very reasonable. It will not make online training prohibitively expensive, and they offer a number of different plans. The file storage is generous to allow creators to upload vast amounts of training material if needed.
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Scalability
The system went down/offline for 5 or 6 days in January. This is the month we have 3400 employees taking annual required training. It had several glitches afterwards that took months to correct.
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Return on Investment
  • seems to have made sure that all out short term contract staff are more on the same level and can access various lists, documents they need from training in a way that fees up admin time.
  • 100% of people interacted with it in someway, in the end no one had trouble understanding how it worked
  • seemed to help with our duel learning delivery goals but too soon to tell just yet
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  • Previously we had a limited # of clients who paid for access to our LMS. SkyPrep LMS allows us to proudly charge for access to our LMS now. We expect to achieve our ROI in the next 12 - 34 months.
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