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LinkedIn Learning vs TalentLMS

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LinkedIn Learning

LMS

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TalentLMS logo

TalentLMS

LMS

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 no pricing published on main site; specific subscription costs and billing periods not disclosed; 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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

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
Free tierNoYes
Founded20032012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (LMS).

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

  • No pricing published on main site; specific subscription costs and billing periods not disclosed
  • Free trial available but specific trial duration not stated on homepage

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
    • Up to 5 users
    • Unlimited email support
    • Up to 10 courses
  • Core$119/month
    • 1-40 users
    • 1 branch
    • Unlimited courses
  • Grow$229/month
    • 1-70 users
    • 3 branches
    • Starter onboarding
  • Pro$449/month
    • 1-100 users
    • 15 branches
    • Premium AI credits

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.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LinkedIn Learning: How much does LinkedIn Learning cost?

LinkedIn Learning does not publish subscription prices on its website. Pricing is only available after clicking the 'Start free trial' or 'Buy for my team' buttons to access the purchase page.

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TalentLMS: What is the minimum starting price for TalentLMS?

The Core plan starts at $119 per month for 1-40 users. A free plan is available for up to 5 users with basic features.

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LinkedIn Learning: Does LinkedIn Learning offer a free trial?

Yes, LinkedIn Learning offers a free trial option accessible from the main site, though the specific trial duration is not stated on the homepage.

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TalentLMS: Is there a free version of TalentLMS?

Yes, TalentLMS offers a free plan supporting up to 5 users, up to 10 courses, unlimited email support, and access to test AI features.

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TalentLMS: Do paid plans include API access?

API access is included in all paid plans starting from the Core tier ($119/month).

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