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LearnWorlds vs SAP SuccessFactors

LearnWorlds logo

LearnWorlds

Learning Management

Create and sell online courses with interactive experiences

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On request
Rated
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SAP SuccessFactors logo

SAP SuccessFactors

Recruitment & ATS

Human experience management

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On request
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: LearnWorlds the $24 Starter plan charges $5 for every paid enrollment, so selling a cheap course can cost more in fees than the plan; SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required
  • They diverge on capability: LearnWorlds covers Course builder, SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LearnWorlds and SAP SuccessFactors actually diverge.

Attributes where LearnWorlds and SAP SuccessFactors differ
AttributeLearnWorldsSAP SuccessFactors
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Cloud
CategoryLearning ManagementRecruitment & ATS
Founded20142001

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 LearnWorlds

  • Course builder
  • Interactive video
  • Website builder
  • Certificates
  • Assessments
  • Community
  • Mobile app
  • Zapier

Only in SAP SuccessFactors

  • Core HR
  • Payroll
  • Talent Management
  • Learning
  • Recruiting
  • Performance
  • Succession Planning
  • SAP ERP

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

LearnWorlds

  • Building and selling online courses with a branded schoolnot SAP SuccessFactors
  • Delivering training to customers or employees with certificatesnot SAP SuccessFactors

SAP SuccessFactors

No use cases recorded yet. See the SAP SuccessFactors review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

LearnWorlds

  • The $24 Starter plan charges $5 for every paid enrollment, so selling a cheap course can cost more in fees than the plan
  • Escaping the enrollment fee requires the $79 Pro Trainer plan
  • Active learners are capped monthly, at 1,000 on Starter and 2,000 on both Pro Trainer and Learning Center
  • The $249 Learning Center plan allows no more learners than the $79 plan, differing on admins and AI credits instead
  • Admin seats are rationed at 1, 5 and 25
  • AI credits are metered monthly at 300, 500 and 1,000

SAP SuccessFactors

  • Complex configuration and customization required
  • Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
  • Implementation requires extensive project timelines

Pricing, plan by plan

LearnWorlds

On request
  • Starter$24/month
    • 1 admin
    • Custom domain
    • Coupons
  • Pro Trainer$79/month
    • 5 admins
    • SCORM/HTML5
    • Subscriptions
  • Learning Center$249/month
    • 20 admins
    • Interactive video
    • Bulk actions
  • High Volume$undefined/month
    • Unlimited admins
    • White label
    • SLA

SAP SuccessFactors

On request
  • SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
    • Core HR
    • Payroll
    • Talent Management

Which should you pick?

Choose LearnWorlds if

  • You need course builder.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive video.

Choose SAP SuccessFactors if

  • You need core hr.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want payroll.

Questions people ask

Is LearnWorlds or SAP SuccessFactors better?
Neither clearly leads. LearnWorlds starts at On request and SAP SuccessFactors at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LearnWorlds or SAP SuccessFactors?
LearnWorlds starts at On request and SAP SuccessFactors at On request.
Does LearnWorlds or SAP SuccessFactors run on more platforms?
LearnWorlds runs on Web, IOS, Android. SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud.
What is LearnWorlds best used for?
LearnWorlds is most often used for building and selling online courses with a branded school, delivering training to customers or employees with certificates. Of those, building and selling online courses with a branded school and delivering training to customers or employees with certificates are not what SAP SuccessFactors is typically brought in for.
What can LearnWorlds do that SAP SuccessFactors cannot?
LearnWorlds covers Course builder, Interactive video, Website builder, Certificates. SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Learning. Both handle Analytics, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?

SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.

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SAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?

Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.

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