EdCast (discontinued) vs. SilkRoad Learning

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
EdCast (discontinued)
Score 6.8 out of 10
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EdCast is a Knowledge Sharing platform for Teams and Organizations based on interoperability and collaboration, now from Cornerstone since the early 2022 acquisition.N/A
SilkRoad Learning
Score 7.7 out of 10
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SilkRoad Learning is a web-based LMS. The vendor advertises enterprise-level platform for addressing skills gaps and regulatory compliance, as well as ecommerce and mobile support. It can integrate with other SilkRoad offerings and 3rd party content.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Features
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Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
EdCast (discontinued)
9.5
1 Ratings
15% above category average
SilkRoad Learning
8.6
3 Ratings
5% above category average
Course authoring9.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Course catalog or library8.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Player/Portal9.01 Ratings7.63 Ratings
Learning content10.01 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Mobile friendly10.01 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications10.01 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Assignments10.01 Ratings7.13 Ratings
Compliance management10.01 Ratings8.13 Ratings
Learning administration10.01 Ratings7.63 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics9.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Social learning10.01 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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EdCast (discontinued)SilkRoad Learning
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Medium-sized Companies
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.1
(12 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
3.6
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
4.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
EdCast (discontinued)SilkRoad Learning
Likelihood to Recommend
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It is a simple and easy-to-use interface. It can sync easily with your mobile app if required. My company uses Edcast for different purposes i.e. for learning resources to grow us within the organization.
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SilkRoad
It is very well suited as a web based LMS. They have excellent customer service and support. Ask about the reporting features - these are challenging in many LMS applications. The training they provided for administrators is also very good. Overall a great company, and they are constantly working to improve the product
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Pros
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  • learning
  • skilling
  • career mobility
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SilkRoad
  • GreenLight is very good at keeping track of employee requirements through the use of qualifications. It is the backbone of how courses, classes, requirements and activities are assigned and monitored.
  • The content objects (development) portion of GreenLight is robust. It allows you to mix various content objects from different sources. For instance if you import a SCORM ecourse, an AICC ecourse and want to add an HTML page as an introduction, the software will allow you to combine all seamlessly into one course. In addition, the navigation and sequencing tools offer considerable functionality.
  • The reporting feature of this software is very good (but not best of class). The number of standard reports is fairly extensive and cover most needs. Having the ability to output files for further analysis and manipulation in Excel takes care of a number of areas where the standard reports fall short.
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Cons
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  • Add new courses is bit confusing.
  • searching new skills.
  • Keeping track on previous work.
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SilkRoad
  • 'my profile' has been a little glitchy for us but we are a very small team and don't use that element much, photos don't load or stay loaded
  • Sometimes the main list with due dates, type of training etc. seems hard for people to completely understand some more customizable sections here would be useful for us
  • On the whole, is not a customizable as other platforms we've used. Is good at tracking but not so much the kind of cataloging we need.
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Likelihood to Renew
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SilkRoad
Our training director has determined that the customer service and ease of use is too difficult. She intends to check into other LMS systems and end our contract with Silkroad.
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Usability
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SilkRoad
I have a better understanding of the system and so it is easier for me to use. The student side is very easy and simple for anyone to use.
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Reliability and Availability
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SilkRoad
There have been many times when the site was unavailable for a short time. Also, glitches and unexplained ed activity such as sending training notifications out to terminated employees.
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Performance
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SilkRoad
It works well most of the time.
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Support Rating
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SilkRoad
The questions regarding how to implement in the system are answered quickly and efficiently. If there is an issue with the technical side or integrations it takes forever to get results and after much escalating.
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Online Training
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SilkRoad
some are thorough and others are not. I like that they are available for review.
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Alternatives Considered
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It's easier to use then BambooHR and it is simple and self-explanatory. So being part of this organization I always prefer Edcast.
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SilkRoad
SilkRoad Learning is much easier to customize and roll out globally. The Skillsoft product was expensive, cumbersome, and required a large ramp up time. When working with clients on Skillsoft, too much had to be predetermined, the languages were not fully developed and learners had to pay each time they accessed a module and get reimbursement from the company - it was not effective.
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Scalability
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SilkRoad
The system went down/offline for 5 or 6 days in January. This is the month we have 3400 employees taking annual required training. It had several glitches afterwards that took months to correct.
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Return on Investment
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  • It increase the efficiently of resource.
  • It helps to groom employees
  • It helps to update according to the market demand
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SilkRoad
  • GreenLight has provided an easy route for our users to receive training online and in-class. They can quickly and easily search and sign up for anything on the catalog. Being in healthcare, we provide a lot of training on a constant basis. GreenLight has provided a great foundation for our company to accomplish it's training needs and goals.
  • Employees can quickly access and complete online trainings so that they can get back to their jobs.
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