Sales Enablement · head to head
Brainshark vs Qwilr
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Brainshark user interface feels outdated with limited formatting customization options; Qwilr growth plan requires a minimum of 5 users at $55/user/month and Scale requires a minimum of 10 users at $75/user/month, both billed annually only
- They diverge on capability: Brainshark covers Content authoring, Qwilr covers Web-based proposals.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Brainshark and Qwilr actually diverge.
| Attribute | Brainshark | Qwilr |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $35/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 1999 | 2014 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Sales Enablement).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Brainshark
- Content authoring
- Video coaching
- Training
- Assessments
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Highspot
- Ios support
- Android support
Only in Qwilr
- Web-based proposals
- Interactive quotes
- E-signatures
- Video embedding
- HubSpot
- Stripe
Both cover
- Analytics
- Salesforce
- Slack
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Brainshark
- Customer Successnot Qwilr
- Sales Readinessnot Qwilr
- Content Authoringnot Qwilr
Qwilr
- Sales teams sending interactive proposals with embedded payment collection who can commit to annual billingnot Brainshark
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Brainshark
- User interface feels outdated with limited formatting customization options
- Branching feature is very limited compared to competitors
- Course catalog and transcript management in Salesforce are clunky and unintuitive
- Administrative controls are complex and adjusting settings takes longer than expected
Qwilr
- Growth plan requires a minimum of 5 users at $55/user/month and Scale requires a minimum of 10 users at $75/user/month, both billed annually only
- Document automation beyond the free monthly allotment (10, 150 or 600 documents by tier) costs $5, $2.50 or $2.50 per additional document
- QwilrPay charges a payment processing fee on top of the subscription, ranging from 0.25% on Starter down to 0.05% on Scale
Pricing, plan by plan
Brainshark
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Brainshark review.
Qwilr
$35/month- Starter$35/month
- 1 user included
- $49/month with monthly billing
- $35/month with annual billing
- Growth$55/month
- Minimum 5 users required
- $55/user/month (annual billing only)
- 150 free documents included
- Scale$75/month
- Minimum 10 users required
- $75/user/month (annual billing only)
- 600 free documents included
Which should you pick?
Choose Brainshark if
- You need content authoring.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want video coaching.
Questions people ask
- Is Brainshark or Qwilr better?
- Neither clearly leads. Brainshark starts at On request and Qwilr at $35/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Brainshark or Qwilr?
- Brainshark starts at On request and Qwilr at $35/month.
- Does Brainshark or Qwilr run on more platforms?
- Brainshark runs on Web, Ios, Android. Qwilr runs on Web.
- What is Brainshark best used for?
- Brainshark is most often used for customer success, sales readiness, content authoring. Of those, customer success and sales readiness are not what Qwilr is typically brought in for.
- What can Brainshark do that Qwilr cannot?
- Brainshark covers Content authoring, Video coaching, Training, Assessments. Qwilr covers Web-based proposals, Interactive quotes, E-signatures, Video embedding. Both handle Analytics, Salesforce, Slack, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Brainshark: What is Brainshark primarily used for?
Brainshark is used for sales enablement, onboarding, and continuous training to prepare customer-facing teams with content, coaching, and certifications for buyer interactions.
SourceQwilr: How much does Qwilr cost?
Qwilr Starter costs $35/user/month (annual) or $49/user/month (monthly). Growth plan is $55/user/month (annual only, 5-user minimum). Scale plan is $75/user/month (annual only, 10-user minimum). All prices in USD; AUD pricing available for Australia/New Zealand.
SourceBrainshark: Does Brainshark integrate with PowerPoint?
Yes, Brainshark offers PowerPoint integrations along with a mobile app for on-demand training access and content authoring capabilities.
SourceQwilr: Does Qwilr offer a free trial?
Yes, Qwilr offers a 14-day free trial on the Starter plan. No credit card is required.
SourceBrainshark: Can Brainshark track employee training completion?
Yes, Brainshark provides training tracking, analytics, and scorecards for monitoring completion and engagement across your sales team.
SourceQwilr: What are Qwilr document costs?
Starter plan includes 10 free documents monthly, then $5 per additional document. Growth plan includes 150 free documents and $2.50 per additional. Scale plan includes 600 free documents and $2.50 per additional. Volume discounts available from $1.50-$4 per document.
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