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TalentLMS vs Cornerstone Learning

TalentLMS logo

TalentLMS

Software

Cloud LMS built for training success

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cornerstone Learning logo

Cornerstone Learning

Software

Enterprise talent management and learning

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TalentLMS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: TalentLMS the free plan is capped at 5 users and 10 courses; Cornerstone Learning no pricing is published and no tier structure is shown
  • They diverge on capability: TalentLMS covers Course creation, Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where TalentLMS and Cornerstone Learning differ
AttributeTalentLMSCornerstone Learning
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, API
Founded20121999

Identical on both: 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 TalentLMS

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

Only in Cornerstone Learning

  • Learning management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Content marketplace
  • Skills development
  • Social learning
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • AI recommendations

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

TalentLMS

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

Cornerstone Learning

  • Enterprise learning management and compliance trainingnot TalentLMS
  • Talent development and skills tracking across a workforcenot TalentLMS

Where each one falls short

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

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

Cornerstone Learning

  • No pricing is published and no tier structure is shown
  • The vendor states cost depends on organisational needs and size, with an estimate available only after a demo
  • No minimum purchase or user count is disclosed

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Cornerstone Learning

On request
  • Learning$undefined/month
    • Course management
    • Compliance
    • Mobile
  • Talent Suite$undefined/month
    • All Learning
    • Performance
    • Recruiting

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Cornerstone Learning if

  • You need learning management.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
  • You also want compliance tracking.
Cornerstone Learning review

Questions people ask

Is TalentLMS or Cornerstone Learning better?
Neither clearly leads. TalentLMS starts at Free and Cornerstone Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TalentLMS or Cornerstone Learning?
TalentLMS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for TalentLMS and On request for Cornerstone Learning.
Does TalentLMS or Cornerstone Learning run on more platforms?
TalentLMS runs on Web, IOS, Android. Cornerstone Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API.
Can I use TalentLMS for free?
Yes. TalentLMS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cornerstone Learning starts at On request.
What is TalentLMS best used for?
TalentLMS is most often used for delivering employee onboarding and compliance training, running separate branded training portals for customers or partners, authoring courses and tracking completion across teams. Of those, delivering employee onboarding and compliance training and running separate branded training portals for customers or partners are not what Cornerstone Learning is typically brought in for.
What can TalentLMS do that Cornerstone Learning cannot?
TalentLMS covers Course creation, Gamification, Mobile learning, Certifications. Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management, Compliance tracking, Content marketplace, Skills development. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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