BizLibrary vs. Skillsoft

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BizLibrary
Score 7.7 out of 10
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BizLibrary is a corporate-focused learning management software solution. The vendor provides a searchable library of prebuilt courses and materials that are mobile-accessible and include assessment and gamification capabilities.N/A
Skillsoft
Score 8.3 out of 10
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Skillsoft is a corporate learning platform that delivers transformative learning experiences for enterprise organizations.N/A
Pricing
BizLibrarySkillsoft
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BizLibrarySkillsoft
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
BizLibrarySkillsoft
Considered Both Products
BizLibrary
Chose BizLibrary
I used SkillSoft at my previous company and the content is great, however I found that more of the BizLibrary is mobile compatible. I am also able to purchase SkillSoft content through BizLibrary if there are courses I would like to leverage in addition to the BizLibrary content.
Skillsoft

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Top Pros
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Features
BizLibrarySkillsoft
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
BizLibrary
9.4
18 Ratings
14% above category average
Skillsoft
-
Ratings
Course authoring9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library9.918 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal8.912 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning content9.918 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly9.212 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications8.914 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments9.013 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance management8.914 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration9.816 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics9.913 Ratings00 Ratings
Social learning10.011 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
BizLibrarySkillsoft
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(20 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.2
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.2
(7 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BizLibrarySkillsoft
Likelihood to Recommend
BizLibrary
Since I only use BizLibrary as a source for content, I cannot speak to the program's suitability as an LMS, but it is an excellent solution for obtaining content that can be used in your own LMS. They offer a wide range of topics, the courses are just the right length, and the files never give me any issues exporting, loading into our LMS, and users rarely have trouble viewing the files. If you are looking for content to be added to your own LMS, BizLibrary is the way to go. What I know of it as an LMS, it seems like there would be content overload for a student. With so much content, it might be hard for a student to narrow down what they would like to take.
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Skillsoft
For some of the topics in my organization, Skillsoft Academy is best suited due to the length of the course and the ease to understand. However, the courses are very limited being a Cloud user. There are various platforms that offer a wide range of courses for Cloud. Though Skillsoft offers many courses, they are easy to understand which makes the user comfortable with the platform.
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Pros
BizLibrary
  • Client success managers, in addition to helping with course selection, give advice on building your learning program.
  • The BizLibrary tech team was instrumental in working with my LMS provider to tackle some technical challenges.
  • The biggest strength BizLibrary has, in addition to its huge content library, is a team truly dedicated to your success.
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Skillsoft
  • Practical in-depth presentations
  • Exam questions do make you think
  • Updated material
  • Good selection for IT and product focused engineering professionals
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Cons
BizLibrary
  • The reporting options changed when the program was updated. You have to go through more steps to find the data to download. I would like more canned reports.
  • Adding a new learner is easy, but it takes more time to get them into the right group. We segment learners by company and role to make assigning topics easier for us.
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Skillsoft
  • Some of the courses are too lengthy.
  • Too much courses makes confusing to choose the correct one.
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Likelihood to Renew
BizLibrary
I can't find anything else that supports our learning in the way BizLibrary does.
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Skillsoft
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Usability
BizLibrary
It is very easy to use and when you don't know how to use something it is not hard to find out how.
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Skillsoft
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Performance
BizLibrary
It truly is easy and reliable, I have never had an issue in this area.
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Skillsoft
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Support Rating
BizLibrary
When reaching out for support, BL is quick to respond. Even if they do not have a solution - such as when lessons were retired without a replacement - they are always thoughtful and informed.
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Skillsoft
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Online Training
BizLibrary
It was so easy, the tech that worked with me and my client success rep were beyond helpful. If I had questions they responded immediately and were very instrumental in our success.
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Skillsoft
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Implementation Rating
BizLibrary
Be creative, make it a fun adventure for your learners. Utilize your partners at BizLIbrary.
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Skillsoft
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Alternatives Considered
BizLibrary
We selected BizLibrary because it had the most robust system that pertained to our employee base. We have found that that has resulted in users engaging in several areas in addition to those required. The price was better that some and worse that some, but we felt that it provided the best value and that has proven to be the case.
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Skillsoft
[I selected Skillsoft Academy because it's] much easier to use and has relevant courses. I would like to give 4.5 stars to the course selection, delivery, content, and exams
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Return on Investment
BizLibrary
  • Employee engagement feedback related to the need for learning & development has already seen an uptick. Many express alot of gratitude/appreciation for the JIT learning opportunity.
  • 1st year ROI achieved with first half-dozen employees who participated in courses which were otherwise budgeted to be taken as one-day, offsite sessions from other (classroom) vendors.
  • Broad-based management support was at first a struggle, to be candid, but as employees have completed courses and then we've followed up, managers are now providing positive feedback from their perspective.
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Skillsoft
  • Helps to gain knowledge on particular topic.
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ScreenShots

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