Absorb LMSvs
Canvas


Canvas: Open-source LMS for engaging learning experiences

Enterprise LMS for measurable business impact
As of 30 August 2026, Absorb LMS's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Absorb LMS is a cloud-based learning management system designed for corporate training and employee development. Softwr lists it under LMS. Absorb LMS is made by Absorb Software Inc, launched in 2003, available on Web.
Overview
Absorb LMS is a cloud-based learning management system designed for corporate training and employee development. With AI-powered features, compliance tracking, and extensive integration capabilities, Absorb helps organizations deliver engaging learning experiences that drive measurable business results.
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Pricing
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Core
On request
Professional
On request
Enterprise
On request
Capabilities
Course management
AI-powered learning
Compliance tracking
Mobile learning
E-commerce
Reporting
Gamification
Social learning
Salesforce
Integration with Salesforce
Workday
Integration with Workday
ADP
Integration with ADP
Zoom
Integration with Zoom
Answered, with sources
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
Pricing is based on the number of learners, with eight tiers: 1-50, 51-150, 151-250, 251-500, 501-1,000, 1,001-5,000, 5,001-25,000, and 25,000+. Exact pricing requires completing their inquiry form.
SourceYes. Absorb LMS offers a free trial option, though trial duration and feature restrictions are not specified on the main pages reviewed.
SourceAbsorb LMS supports 70 payment gateways and multiple currencies, allowing flexible payment and international transactions.
SourceYes. Absorb LMS integrates with 40+ systems, allowing connections to existing business tools and workflows.
SourceAbsorb LMS includes access to 20,000+ pre-built courses and 12,000+ job skills in its platform, plus AI-powered tools for creating additional content.
SourceBehind it
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Multi-portal learning management for training employees, customers and partners from one instance
Learning management with interactive content authoring built in rather than bought separately
Mobile-first learning and talent development for hourly and frontline workforces
Customer education platform that treats training completion as a commercial signal in the CRM
Open source learning, performance and collaboration platform derived from Moodle and sold through partners
One learning platform codebase serving schools, universities and businesses with built-in AI course generation
Open source learning management system governed by the Apereo Foundation
Asynchronous training video with AI avatars, quizzes and a searchable knowledge library
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Asynchronous training video with AI avatars, quizzes and a searchable knowledge library
Per creator per monthExternal learning platform for companies that sell training to customers and partners as a product
quoteLearning management with interactive content authoring built in rather than bought separately
quoteOpen source learning, performance and collaboration platform derived from Moodle and sold through partners
quoteCustomer education platform that treats training completion as a commercial signal in the CRM
quoteWordPress plugin that turns a site you already own into a course platform with no revenue share
Per site per yearOne learning platform codebase serving schools, universities and businesses with built-in AI course generation
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