KEA vs. SumTotal (legacy)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
KEA
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
KEA is a talent management, corporate learning, and employee engagement solution. It personalizes user experience with the help of AI conversation engine and machine learning. According to the vendor, it is responsive, intelligent and track-able. KEA allows an employee to convert any document into ‘trackable’ training content. It uses AI and automation to create a smooth onboarding experience for customers. KEA platform empowers sales and customer support teams and improves their online training…N/A
SumTotal (legacy)
Score 7.9 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
The SumTotal Talent Expansion Suite included SumTotal (LMS), and was supported by Skillsoft since the October 2014 acquisition. Acquired by Cornerstone OnDemand in 2022, it is a legacy product, and Cornerstone recommends upgrading to their modern platform.N/A
Pricing
KEASumTotal (legacy)
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
KEASumTotal (legacy)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
KEASumTotal (legacy)
Features
KEASumTotal (legacy)
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
KEA
-
Ratings
SumTotal (legacy)
8.2
2 Ratings
11% above category average
New hire portal00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
KEA
-
Ratings
SumTotal (legacy)
8.8
1 Ratings
19% above category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
KEA
-
Ratings
SumTotal (legacy)
8.2
2 Ratings
19% above category average
Performance plans00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
KEA
-
Ratings
SumTotal (legacy)
7.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
KEA
-
Ratings
SumTotal (legacy)
7.8
2 Ratings
8% above category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.52 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings6.52 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings8.52 Ratings
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
KEA
-
Ratings
SumTotal (legacy)
6.5
1 Ratings
8% below category average
Course authoring00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Course catalog or library00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Player/Portal00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Assignments00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
Compliance management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Learning administration00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
KEASumTotal (legacy)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
7.5
(9 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(5 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
2.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
3.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
KEASumTotal (legacy)
Likelihood to Recommend
Magic Software Inc.
Decentralize course creation to speed up the creation process and maximize relevance. Our award-winning authoring tool comes with many rich editing possibilities Also te=.
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Discontinued Products
Very good for learning and development and training of employees. For Applicant tracking, recuirement, onboarding, and enablement, I prefer SAP SuccessFactors or Skillate. I also found that the SumTotal app is not very friendly on android and crashes sometimes and it is not optimized for mobile. Hence I end up never using it.
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Pros
Magic Software Inc.
  • AI Based Training Creation
  • Training Activity Automation
  • Customer Onboarding
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Discontinued Products
  • Assign complete learning plans to users so they don't have to spend time searching for courses.
  • Export learner's transcripts so managers can easily see their employee's progress.
  • Embed Social Media feeds that are relevant to their business.
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Cons
Magic Software Inc.
  • Transparent price quoting e.g on the website itself
  • Less complex workflow for creating trainings
  • Should Provide Certification Management
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Discontinued Products
  • Reporting
  • Mass importing of manual checks to be issued in California
  • Ability to fund pay cards immediately
  • Perform gross-up calculations within the payroll system automatically
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Likelihood to Renew
Magic Software Inc.
No answers on this topic
Discontinued Products
I have transitioned from a position who supported the product to a position where I use the product. I continue to be impressed with the robustness of the product and how efficient it is. It is a user friendly software that can be used to navigate and accomplish tasks to meet organizational requirements.
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Usability
Magic Software Inc.
No answers on this topic
Discontinued Products
I do not find SumTotal to be intuitive. I feel we need to adjust our needs to meet the functionality available in the tool.
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Support Rating
Magic Software Inc.
No answers on this topic
Discontinued Products
We have our own IT support to assist in SumTotal issues, however, we have had to log in cases directly. Support is mediocre at best.
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Alternatives Considered
Magic Software Inc.
KEA does allow more grading features than its counterparts. As well as It's available on multiple platforms such as Desktop, Mobile as well as Browser. Moreover, it provides customized login functionality which makes it easy to add a new user. Features like these make KEA a good alternative to other Learning and development management applications.
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Discontinued Products
When I came to my company, they had been using a "light" LMS called Articulate. It was cheap and bare bones; i.e. not a lot of features, really just a platform to launch eLearning from and not real interface for student to utilize. When I began to overhaul the training department, this was one of the first things I changed. Articulate would only run courses built in their software, and the software was not 508 compliant. In addition, we had no ability to create learning plans, house transcripts, customize the interface, or manage the students. I made the choice to select and LMS that was a true LMS with all of the features that were critical to our clients' needs. Thus far, SumTotal has been able to support all of our needs, except one; mobile learning that is media rich
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Return on Investment
Magic Software Inc.
  • Flexibility and Independence while creating training modules.
  • Customer Leads have increased by 15 percent from last year.
  • Allows to create training modules which are closely aligned to business objectives.
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Discontinued Products
  • Clean front-end user interface for easier course catalog management.
  • Reporting has been more difficult than previous LMS.
  • Audience building has more variables making it more difficult to manage.
  • Slower overall client turnaround due to admin side interface.
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ScreenShots

KEA Screenshots

Screenshot of Course libraryScreenshot of ChatbotScreenshot of Learner DashboardScreenshot of NotesScreenshot of Search FilterScreenshot of Side menu

SumTotal (legacy) Screenshots

Screenshot of SumTotal Learning Management: Deliver the learning your organization needs including skilling/upskilling/reskilling, career planning & development. All delivered with our engaging learner experience across all modalities (desktop, tablet & mobile) and in the flow of workScreenshot of SumTotal Onboarding: Foster learning before day one with our robust onboarding solution. Build culture, complete necessary paperwork and begin the path to productivity for all your new and returning employees.Screenshot of SumTotal Performance: Performance management that meets the needs of today’s forward-thinking organizations. Align the goals and performance of your entire workforce with those of the broader organization for better business outcomes.Screenshot of SumTotal Succession: Make succession planning an organizational strength. SumTotal allows you to better understand your workforce now and better plan for your future with our intuitive succession planning tools.Screenshot of SumTotal Recruiting: A modern recruiting solution that delivers a powerful candidate experience, recruiter productivity, job matching and internal mobility.Screenshot of SumTotal Compensation: SumTotal makes compensation planning easier and less time consuming. Build a pay for performance culture that meets your organizations goals and objectives while keeping you competitive in the ever-changing marketplace.