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LinkedIn Learning vs TalentLMS

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LinkedIn Learning

Software

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TalentLMS

Software

Cloud LMS built for training success

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TalentLMS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: LinkedIn Learning listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company; TalentLMS the free plan is capped at 5 users and 10 courses
  • They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, TalentLMS covers Course creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LinkedIn Learning and TalentLMS actually diverge.

Attributes where LinkedIn Learning and TalentLMS differ
AttributeLinkedIn LearningTalentLMS
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20032012

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 LinkedIn Learning

  • Video courses
  • Certificates
  • Learning paths
  • Skill assessments
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Offline viewing
  • Recommendations
  • LinkedIn

Only in TalentLMS

  • Course creation
  • Gamification
  • Certifications
  • Reporting
  • Video conferencing
  • E-commerce
  • SCORM support
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Mobile learning
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

LinkedIn Learning

  • Skill developmentnot TalentLMS
  • Career growthnot TalentLMS
  • Team trainingnot TalentLMS
  • Professional developmentnot TalentLMS

TalentLMS

  • Delivering employee onboarding and compliance trainingnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Running separate branded training portals for customers or partnersnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Authoring courses and tracking completion across teamsnot LinkedIn Learning

Where each one falls short

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

LinkedIn Learning

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company

TalentLMS

  • The free plan is capped at 5 users and 10 courses
  • Custom domain and single sign on are excluded from the free plan and start at the Core tier
  • Core at $119 per month allows only 1 branch portal; Grow allows 3 and Pro allows 15
  • Learning paths are capped at 5 on Grow and are unlimited only from Pro upward
  • AI credits on Core are a one time allocation of 5,000 rather than a monthly refill
  • Enterprise pricing is custom with no published rate and targets 1,000+ users
  • The advertised annual rates require paying for a year up front

Pricing, plan by plan

LinkedIn Learning

On request
  • Monthly$29.99/month
    • All courses
    • Certificates
    • LinkedIn integration
  • Annual$19.99/month
    • All courses
    • Offline viewing
    • Personalized recommendations
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Admin tools
    • Analytics
    • Learning paths

TalentLMS

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 users
    • 10 courses
    • Core features
  • Starter$69/month
    • 40 users
    • Unlimited courses
    • Custom branding
  • Basic$149/month
    • 100 users
    • Single sign-on
    • Custom domain
  • Plus$279/month
    • 500 users
    • Custom reports
    • Automations

Which should you pick?

Choose LinkedIn Learning if

  • You need video courses.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want certificates.
LinkedIn Learning review

Choose TalentLMS if

  • You need course creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want gamification.
TalentLMS review

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn Learning or TalentLMS better?
Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and TalentLMS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or TalentLMS?
TalentLMS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LinkedIn Learning and Free for TalentLMS.
Does LinkedIn Learning or TalentLMS run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use TalentLMS for free?
Yes. TalentLMS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
What is LinkedIn Learning best used for?
LinkedIn Learning is most often used for skill development, career growth, team training, professional development. Of those, skill development and career growth are not what TalentLMS is typically brought in for.
What can LinkedIn Learning do that TalentLMS cannot?
LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. TalentLMS covers Course creation, Gamification, Certifications, Reporting. Both handle Mobile learning, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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