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Litmos vs Absorb LMS

Litmos7.4/10

Absorb LMS6.1/10

Scored in Corporate LMS

The short answer

Litmos and Absorb LMS both document all 11 of our corporate LMS capabilities. Litmos publishes starting prices: Foundation from $8,000 a year and Platinum from $15,000. Absorb quotes after asking your learner count, from 1-50 learners to 25,000+.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 18 sources, most recently checked
Starting price
$8,000/yr (Foundation plan)1
Best for
Compliance and HR teams that need automatic renewals and escalation for overdue training

Choose Litmos if

  • You want a published starting price: Foundation from $8,000 a year.
  • Overdue compliance training should escalate to managers automatically.
  • You award continuing education credits (CEUs).
  • You need ISO 27001 as well as SOC 2 Type II.
Best for
HR and compliance teams that want training assigned from HRIS data automatically

Choose Absorb LMS if

  • You have a small learner base: Absorb quotes from 1-50 learners.
  • You verify skills in person with observation checklists.
  • You sell training: eCommerce is commission-free with 70+ payment gateways.
  • Your HR system is UKG Pro, ADP, Workday or BambooHR.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Litmos wins 0Absorb LMS wins 03 ties

Litmos vs Absorb LMS by dimension
DimensionLitmosAbsorb LMS
CapabilitiesBoth document all 11 of our corporate LMS capabilities. Litmos adds content libraries and managed administration; Absorb adds eCommerce and Aura AI agents. Compliance certification renewals with automatic reminders and re-enrollment, Automated escalation to managers for overdue completions, Assignment by role, location, department or risk classification, E-signatures, learner uploads and enrollment approvals, Continuing education credits (CEUs)211 of 11 core capabilities11 of 11 core capabilities
Fit and supportLitmos sells to mid-size and large organizations and says 4,000+ use it; Absorb quotes from 1-50 learners to 25,000+. Mid-market companies, enterprises3Mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II. Litmos also holds ISO 27001:2022; Absorb also states GDPR. Yes4SOC 2, ISO 27001SOC 2, GDPR

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Key differences

Where Litmos and Absorb LMS differ (4)
AttributeLitmosAbsorb LMS
Pricing modelTiered plans1Quote only5
Price transparencyPartly published1Quote only5
Best forMid-market companies, enterprises3Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises6
Native integrations50+740+8
Show 6 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (6)
AttributeLitmosAbsorb LMS
Mobile apps9iOS, Android10
API1112
Webhooks1112
Single sign-onSAML, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID1112
SOC 2 Type II413
OwnershipPrivate equity-backed14Private equity-backed15

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Litmos publishes starting prices, Foundation $8,000 and Platinum $15,000 a year, with the final price on request. Absorb publishes none; its quote form asks your learner count.

Capabilities. Both document all 11 of our corporate LMS capabilities. Litmos adds content libraries and managed administration; Absorb adds eCommerce and Aura AI agents.

Integrations. Absorb lists 40+ integrations, including ADP, Workday, UKG Pro and Salesforce. Litmos names Workday, ADP, BambooHR, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Okta and LinkedIn Learning.

Fit and support. Litmos sells to mid-size and large organizations and says 4,000+ use it; Absorb quotes from 1-50 learners to 25,000+.

Security. Both state SOC 2 Type II. Litmos also holds ISO 27001:2022; Absorb also states GDPR.

Neither one?

360Learning

360Learning has the highest LeadChange Score in Corporate LMS after excluding these two (8.9/10).

From $8/user/mo (up to 100 users)16

360Learning review

Frequently asked questions

Is Litmos a good LMS?

For compliance-heavy training it documents a lot: certification renewals with automatic reminders and re-enrollment, manager escalation for overdue completions, e-signatures and CEUs. It covers all 11 of our corporate LMS capabilities, as Absorb does.

Is Absorb LMS good for compliance training?

Absorb automates certification and recertification enrollments and records in-person skills checks with observation checklists. It completed a SOC 2 Type 2 examination.

Is Litmos part of SAP?

Not any more. SAP sold the Litmos business to the private equity firm Francisco Partners in 2022. Absorb was also sold to a private equity firm, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.

How much do Litmos and Absorb cost?

Litmos Foundation starts at $8,000 a year and Platinum at $15,000 a year. Absorb does not publish prices; its quote form asks your learner count.

What are the main alternatives to Litmos and Absorb?

In our corporate LMS comparisons, Docebo, LearnUpon, TalentLMS, 360Learning and iSpring LMS come up most against both. Docebo and LearnUpon sell to large companies too; TalentLMS and 360Learning publish self-serve prices.

Do Litmos and Absorb use AI?

Yes. Litmos generates modules, courses and assessments and scores role-play video assessments; Absorb Create drafts courses from a topic, outline, document or presentation, and Aura adds learning and admin agents.

Which has more integrations, Litmos or Absorb LMS?

Litmos lists 50+ integrations; Absorb LMS lists 40+ integrations. Both connect to Workday, ADP, BambooHR, Salesforce, and Zoom.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Litmos litmos.com/plans“Starting at $15K per year” “Starting at $8K per year”
  2. Litmos litmos.com/solutions/compliance-certifications-risk-reduction“Give managers and executives real-time visibility into compliance status across their teams — with automated escalation for overdue completions.”
  3. Litmos litmos.com/why-litmos/about-litmos“From lean L&D teams to global enterprises, 4,000+ organizations trust Litmos to train their most important audiences.”
  4. Litmos litmos.com/trust-and-security“That commitment is independently verified through our SOC 2® Type II examination”
  5. Absorb absorbai.com/get-pricing“How many learners do you have?” “Get Pricing”
  6. Absorb absorbai.com/why-absorb“From large multinational corporations to small businesses, organizations of all sizes trust Absorb LMS to meet their learning needs.”
  7. Litmos litmos.com/platform/lms“Litmos integrates with 50+ tools out of the box, including major HRIS systems (Workday, BambooHR, ADP), CRM platforms (Salesforce), communication tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom), content libraries (Go1, LinkedIn Learning), and SSO providers.”
  8. Absorb absorbai.com“Connect seamlessly to ADP, Workday, Salesforce, and 40+ more systems.”
  9. Apple App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/litmos/id1487847131“With the Training mobile app for iOS, you can easily search for your organization’s learning content and access it anytime and anywhere. ... Courses completed offline now sync correctly and are recorded once you're back online”
  10. Absorb absorbai.com/features“Training that works online and offline. Available for iOS and Android.”
  11. Litmos litmos.com/platform/litmos-integrations“Yes. Litmos provides APIs and webhooks that allow organizations to extend the platform and connect learning data and workflows to other business systems.” “Litmos integrates with leading identity providers including Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and other SAML-based authentication solutions.”
  12. Absorb absorbai.com/features/integrations/apis“Have full control of your integrations with well-architected, service gateway-based RESTful APIs.” “Webhooks allow you to build real-time integrations that respond instantly to important events.”
  13. Absorb absorbai.com/support/compliance“We successfully completed the SOC 2 Type 2 examination”
  14. Nasdaq nasdaq.com/articles/saps-litmos-solutions-business-acquired-by-francisco-partners“SAP recently announced that it has completed the sale of Litmos Solutions’ business to Francisco Partners.”
  15. Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe wcas.com/technology“WCAS Portfolio Company Absorb Software Named to G2's 2026 Top 100 Global Software Companies”
  16. 360Learning 360learning.com/solution/team-plan“With simple, monthly billing at just $8 per active user, per month, you can instantly gain access, manage your own subscription, and cancel anytime.”
  17. Absorb absorbai.com/features/integrations/hcm-connectors
  18. Absorb absorbai.com/features/integrations/bamboohr

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