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iSpring LMS vs TalentLMS

The short answer

iSpring LMS and TalentLMS both publish their prices and both document all 11 of our corporate LMS capabilities. iSpring’s Business plan costs $6.91 per active user a month for 100 users, an annual price of $8,286, and falls to $3.97 at 500 users.

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Starting price
$6.91/user/mo
Best for
Companies with 100 to 500 learners that want a published annual price

Choose iSpring LMS if

  • You want the iSpring Suite AI authoring tool included.
  • You want 24/7 live tech support.
  • You plan to grow toward 500 users: the price falls to $3.97 per user.
  • You need an on-premise installation (Enterprise).
Starting price
$119/mo
Best for
Small and mid-sized companies that want published prices and a free plan to start

Choose TalentLMS if

  • You want to start free: up to 5 users and 10 courses, with no time limit.
  • You have fewer than 100 users: Core costs $119 a month billed yearly for up to 40.
  • You want monthly billing as an option.
  • You want SSO and an API from the first paid plan.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

iSpring LMS wins 0TalentLMS wins 14 ties

iSpring LMS vs TalentLMS by dimension
DimensioniSpring LMSTalentLMS
PricingFor 100 users, TalentLMS Pro costs $5,388 a year; iSpring Business costs $8,286 a year. TalentLMS also has a free plan for 5 users and a Core plan for up to 40; iSpring quotes teams under 100 users.$6.91/user/mo$119/mo
CapabilitiesBoth document all 11 of our corporate LMS capabilities. iSpring adds performance reviews with 360° feedback and on-the-job training; TalentLMS adds TalentLibrary and a Course Store. Pay only for active users, Re-enrollment before certificates expire, Completion alerts to chosen managers, Courses from Udemy and LinkedIn Learning assignable inside the LMS, Supervisor dashboard for managers11 of 11 core capabilities11 of 11 core capabilities
IntegrationsiSpring has native connectors for Salesforce, BambooHR, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Exchange, plus Zapier and a REST API; TalentLMS names BambooHR, ADP Workforce Now, Salesforce and HubSpot, plus Zapier and a REST API. Salesforce, BambooHR, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Exchange, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zapier6 documented7 documented
Fit and supportiSpring publishes bands from 100 to 500 users and Enterprise up to 150,000; TalentLMS is made for growing businesses, with plans up to 1,000 users. iSpring offers 24/7 live tech support. Mid-market companies, enterprisesMid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies
SecurityBoth state ISO 27001 and GDPR. YesISO 27001, GDPRISO 27001, GDPR

Key differences

Where iSpring LMS and TalentLMS differ (6)
AttributeiSpring LMSTalentLMS
Pricing modelPer userTiered plans
Contract termAnnualMonthly
Best forMid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies
Support channels24/7 live tech support, Dedicated premium support (Enterprise)Email, Live chat, Phone, Account manager
Founded20012012
HeadquartersAlexandria, Virginia, USASan Francisco, California, USA
Show 6 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (6)
AttributeiSpring LMSTalentLMS
Price transparencyPartly publishedPartly published
Mobile appsiOS, Android
Open API
Single sign-onSAML 2.0, LDAP, OpenID Connect
ISO 27001
GDPR program

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. For 100 users, TalentLMS Pro costs $5,388 a year; iSpring Business costs $8,286 a year. TalentLMS also has a free plan for 5 users and a Core plan for up to 40; iSpring quotes teams under 100 users.

Capabilities. Both document all 11 of our corporate LMS capabilities. iSpring adds performance reviews with 360° feedback and on-the-job training; TalentLMS adds TalentLibrary and a Course Store.

Integrations. iSpring has native connectors for Salesforce, BambooHR, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Exchange, plus Zapier and a REST API; TalentLMS names BambooHR, ADP Workforce Now, Salesforce and HubSpot, plus Zapier and a REST API.

Fit and support. iSpring publishes bands from 100 to 500 users and Enterprise up to 150,000; TalentLMS is made for growing businesses, with plans up to 1,000 users. iSpring offers 24/7 live tech support.

Security. Both state ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Neither one?

360Learning

360Learning has the highest LeadChange Score in Corporate LMS after excluding these two (9.0/10).

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Frequently asked questions

Does iSpring have an LMS?

Yes. iSpring LMS is iSpring Solutions' corporate learning management system; it bills active users only and includes the iSpring Suite AI authoring tool. iSpring has been in eLearning since 2001.

What is the monthly fee for TalentLMS?

Core is $119 a month billed yearly for up to 40 users, Grow $229 for up to 70 and Pro $449 for up to 100. iSpring Business costs $6.91 per active user a month at 100 users.

Is TalentLMS good for small teams?

TalentLMS is made for growing businesses and is free for up to 5 users, with no time limit. iSpring’s smallest published band is 100 users; under 100 is by request.

What are some alternatives to TalentLMS and iSpring?

In our corporate LMS comparisons, 360Learning, Docebo, Absorb LMS, LearnUpon and Litmos come up most. 360Learning also publishes a per-user price; Docebo, Absorb, LearnUpon and Litmos quote larger deployments.

Can I try iSpring LMS or TalentLMS for free?

iSpring LMS offers a 30-day trial with no credit card. TalentLMS has a free plan for up to 5 users and 10 courses with no time limit.

Can iSpring and TalentLMS assign third-party courses?

iSpring LMS lets you assign courses from Udemy, LinkedIn Learning and other libraries inside the LMS. TalentLMS sells TalentLibrary, 1,000+ ready-made courses, as an add-on on every plan.

Is iSpring LMS cheaper than TalentLMS?

At 100 users, no: TalentLMS Pro costs $5,388 a year and iSpring Business $8,286. iSpring’s per-user price falls with volume, to $3.97 a month at 500 users, and it quotes teams under 100 users. TalentLMS is free for up to 5 users.

Which is better for small businesses, iSpring LMS or TalentLMS?

TalentLMS lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; iSpring LMS is built for mid-market companies and enterprises.

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