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Feature Set Ratings
Learning Management
8.7
Absorb LMS
87%
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Absorb LMS ranks higher in 13/13 features
Absorb LMS ranks higher in 13/13 features
Course authoring
9.0
90%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Course catalog or library
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Player/Portal
9.0
90%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Learning content
9.3
93%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Mobile friendly
8.0
80%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications
8.4
84%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Assignments
9.0
90%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Compliance management
7.4
74%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Learning administration
8.7
87%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics
8.4
84%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Social learning
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Gamification
10.0
100%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning
8.0
80%
1 Rating
N/A
0 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Absorb LMS is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.3
Absorb LMS
83%
5 Ratings
5.9
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
59%
32 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
Absorb LMS
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
100%
1 Rating
Usability
Absorb LMS
N/A
0 Ratings
9.6
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
96%
3 Ratings
Support Rating
9.0
Absorb LMS
90%
4 Ratings
6.0
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
60%
19 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS is a very easy-to-use, intuitive solution to your LMS requirements. The platform comes loaded with features and is completely plug-and-play. It has been developed for mid-size to large organizations. It helps to organize your learning content in a way that you will see a boost in the learning engagement right from the start. The platform can help organizations reach their learning and development goals regardless of whom training is being training are provided. It may not be very suitable for very small organizations or startups due to its pricing and what I feel is that it has been designed keeping the requirements of the mid-size to large organizations.
Training Head
MedTourEasyHospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
I've learned hundreds of software applications over the last several decades, and trained teams in offices and one-on-one. At one point, books and trade magazines were a great way to get up to speed with an application, but they've become less and less effective for getting started. Video lessons have some strengths; you can get a rapid overview of a program's capabilities and watch an experienced user using its tools efficiently. On rare occasions they'll even point out bugs that could trip you up, but I wish instructors shared more of those issues. However, it takes a very self-motivated learner to sit through training sessions. Most people don't fit that category, and a subscription may end up gathering dust like a pandemic gym membership. My account is sometimes dormant for months, but then I'll be watching lessons continually the following month. I've often wondered if it was worth it for that reason. I have some friends that voraciously devoured class after Lynda.com class, and built successful careers on that training. But many others never use their account. It's helpful to consider whether you're a self-motivated learner. If not, it may not be the best format for you. More complicated software often can't be adequately introduced in a several-hour-long series of videos. I found Final Cut Pro (7) hard to learn online, also Logic Pro. Other somewhat complicated programs like DVD Pro were a snap to learn, and I learned a lot about PHP and Actionscript programming from Lynda.com. Some web and graphics software is exceptionally explained by real experts, such as Lynda's Photoshop classes, which are the best I've seen on that subject. Many of her web production courses will take you every step along the way to creating your own website, even if you haven't coded before. Adobe and Apple have both published similar project-based tutorial classes in book form, and I think they're a bit more polished, but the video instructor can help move you along through all the content more easily. Learning software seems to work better from an online video than a book these days; it's helpful to already be sitting at the computer where you're able to try everything out as it's explained. Most people don't seem to retain software principles unless they're trying them while learning. A bad instructor can make it difficult to sit through a video class. Lynda.com and others generally have a large variety of content creators, so you're not as limited with instructors as you might be at a University, where the same instructor may teach several related applications. Departmental faculty may have much more targeted and creative applications for your software though, while paid corporate software training can be mind-numbingly bad. Continuing ed classes that I've taken usually seemed to just focus on learning the tools in a software product. They often don't or even can't show you how to apply the software for your purposes as full time faculty at a University might. Some Lynda.com instructors weren't great, but most seemed a cut above the continuing ed and corporate software trainers I've learned from or contracted. The majority of the classes seemed to apply the software for an impressive final project. Redundancy is a real drawback among the online lessons. Often the advanced classes repeat many of the concepts from the introductory "Essentials" courses. If you know an earlier version of an application and just want to learn new features, a book may be a faster route to your goal. I originally suggested the "New Features" lessons that Lynda began to offer for updated releases, and I think they're especially helpful. It's much harder to skim through a video than a page of text, so I'd anticipate having to complement your Lynda.com lessons with other instructional materials. Lynda.com didn't have as many of the "fluff" courses that LinkedIn is now offering. These titles read like articles from Cosmo. They might be better served to offer "How to respond to a connection request from a recruiter who works in a field completely unrelated to you."
Multimedia Web Design Consultant and Contractor
Destiny Manifestation Design MultimediaDesign, 1-10 employees
Pros
Absorb LMS
- Ease of use
- Simple interface
- High degree of customization
- Ability to offer paid for content
Director - Customer Success
EncircleInsurance, 51-200 employees
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
- Industry expert authors/instructors - you're learning from people with pedigree.
- Breadth and depth of catalog - not only is there a wide range of topics and disciplines, but there are frequently several levels of depth within each (eg. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
- Time needed to complete each course AND each section of a course are included - you know what you're getting into from the first click.
Director, Learning and Knowledge Management
Audible, Inc.Internet, 1001-5000 employees
Cons
Absorb LMS
- Automated creation of manager groups.
- Easier way of seeing who employees report to so we can create manager groups.
HRIS & Web Development Specialist, Human Resources
CCMSIHuman Resources, 1001-5000 employees
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
- LinkedIn Learning provides learning paths, but it's left much to be desired. Not enough direction about the why, or learning outcomes.
- Some courses provide exercises/quizzes. Others do not. There's definitely a missing piece to test comprehension.
- The library is so large, it's difficult to really build your own learning. I find it better for just-in-time learning.
Founder/Developer
HeyIsRocky LLCMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Absorb LMS
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Absorb LMS
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) 10.0
Based on 1 answer
It can help all employees learn to strengthen current skills or to learn new skills and then can learn to excel in their current department or they learn a new skills in a new department creating interconnection and cross-departmental value in a company.
Executive Coordinator
Public Broadcasting ServiceMedia Production, 201-500 employees
Usability
Absorb LMS
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) 9.6
Based on 3 answers
Very user friendly, easy to copy and/or download notes offline, and follow up with your instructor is easy as pie. You can even LinkedIn with your instructor and follow up with questions/concerns online and in several forums. Very cool concept and easy to use.
Founder/Principle(Videographer)
Be Real With God! MinistriesNon-profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees
Support Rating
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS 9.0
Based on 4 answers
Poor response time and generally poor responses.
Director Product Marketing & Enablement
Prophix SoftwareComputer Software, 201-500 employees
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com) 6.0
Based on 19 answers
The technical team behind LinkedIn Learning (or Lynda.com) knows their job, and they usually solve problems very quickly. While I haven't had many run-ins with them (thus the low rating), I do find that when we call them, the problem gets resolved in a reasonable amount of time. The flip-side of this comment is that we never have needed to call them with a high-priority issue.
Network Engineer
Employment Security DepartmentGovernment Administration, 1001-5000 employees
Alternatives Considered
Absorb LMS
Absorb LMS is certainly better than most of the platforms out in the market due as it's far more intuitive and offers far more templates and customizations, while the other two platforms are also good in their respective specialties, Absorb LMS completely nails it in the number of features and functionality it offers. The customizations that Absorb LMS is offering are not available on the other platforms which have been very much beneficial to our company.
Training Head
MedTourEasyHospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
Our organization has used different webinars, including ones on LinkedIn, to provide similar insight. But it's a totally different ballgame. Lynda.com offers in-depth tutorials rather than just a 2-hour video broadcast. With lynda.com there are more information and experts, as well as so many different courses fit for every need/want. There is also a lot more flexibility with lynda. You can take it on the go, watch on mobile and at anytime, rather than being tied to a certain time slot.

Verified User
Employee in Marketing
Media Production Company, 201-500 employeesReturn on Investment
Absorb LMS
- Honestly, I can't really say that Absorb [LMS] has had a positive or negative impact on the business
- Some features are better than the last program we used, but nothing earth shaking
- Some features are less than ideal, but it's nothing we really feel the need to complain about
Regional Manager
Vivint Smart HomeConsumer Services, 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)
- I can't think of a negative impact that Lynda.com has when it relates to the extensive library of training software that is available to subscribers. I'm lucky that my job provides a free subscription for instructors. I use Lynda.com to hone in on my technical skills.
Adjunct Instructor
Art Institute of Virginia BeachAnimation, 51-200 employees