SmarterU.com vs. Totara LMS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SmarterU.com
Score 4.0 out of 10
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SmarterU.com is a corporate-focused learning management software solution offered by Neovation Corporation.N/A
Totara LMS
Score 8.2 out of 10
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Totara Learning, headquartered in Wellington offers the Totara workforce learning management system with core LMS (Totara Learn) integratable social platform (Totara Social), support for instructor led learning, and cloud storage for learning materials, available on cloud.N/A
Pricing
SmarterU.comTotara LMS
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SmarterU.comTotara LMS
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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Features
SmarterU.comTotara LMS
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
SmarterU.com
8.6
2 Ratings
5% above category average
Totara LMS
7.7
3 Ratings
6% below category average
Course authoring8.02 Ratings8.13 Ratings
Course catalog or library10.02 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Player/Portal9.02 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Learning content8.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Mobile friendly7.02 Ratings7.13 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications10.02 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Assignments9.02 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Compliance management9.02 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Learning administration10.02 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics7.02 Ratings7.93 Ratings
Social learning7.92 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
SmarterU.comTotara LMS
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(2 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
SmarterU.comTotara LMS
Likelihood to Recommend
Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
I think that SmarterU can be implemented in any organization in any industry. Especially in industries with more complex training requirements. The administration of the system is simple and the usability of the system to end users is even more simple
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Totara Learning
As a real estate services company with properties (& employees) in six states, Totara LMS is well suited for implementing and our employee learning platform to our many team members that work remotely and cannot benefit from regular in-person learning courses. Totara LMS's comprehensive and customizable reporting system also allows us to accurately review and tell the story of employee performance and talent development, while tailoring this reporting to the needs of different internal stakeholders.
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Pros
Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
  • Software works on multiple devices: computer, iPad, iPhone, Chromebook, etc.
  • Easy to navigate
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Totara Learning
  • Distribute elearning
  • run exams
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Cons
Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
  • Reporting System can be improved.
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Totara Learning
  • Reporting can be a little inflexible - sometimes, the report cannot be customized to have all the columns you need as they are not available from that area of the LMS.
  • Graphic reporting needs some more work to be a bit more professional looking.
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Support Rating
Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
Really good support initially, now support is OK but we have fewer needs.
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Totara Learning
Easy to access both local support and support/advice from other Totara LMS users as we keep in regular contact as a part of the totara government users group. Our vendor also keeps in touch with this group and a lot of knowledge is shared. It's easy to access the Totara LMS users academy, and one of my administrators has also set up a local forum where they ask each other questions and share knowledge as well. Our vendor is easy to access via our support plan and we have monthly catch-ups with our account manager where we hear about anything new coming up.
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Alternatives Considered
Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
Most online LMS systems work really well to track and manage training that the system is delivering. However, most systems are not very good at managing training requirements which are delivered outside of the system. For example, First Aid training, or license requirements are accomplished through third party. SmarterU was the only system we evaluation that was able to track these items with the ability to monitor the renew dates properly.
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Totara Learning
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Return on Investment
Neovation Corporation (SmarterU)
  • It has helped us to make sure our training is consistent across multiple locations and trainers and ensured less drift.
  • The course tracking and certification allows us to manage new hires and make sure they complete all required training to later achieve an RBT certification.
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Totara Learning
  • Totara LMS has helped increase our employee retention by 15%.
  • Totara LMS has drastically improved our employee learning and development processes that weren't in place prior to having this system.
  • Totara LMS has decreased the time the onboarding process takes by 1 day.
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ScreenShots

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Screenshot of Ensure compliance with programs and pathways to improve safety and reduce business risks.Screenshot of Cater to multiple groups, partners and customers from a single instance of your LMS.Screenshot of The learning management system, trusted by thousands of customers, upskills your workforce the way you want, with the power and flexibility to deliver transformational learning.Screenshot of The Totara Mobile app is developed by Totara for Totara users. Our native app is available for both Android and iOS devices and offers a number of authentication options, including support for both single sign-on and manual login users. Your app login screen can be customized and branded to match your Totara Learn site so learners are offered a familiar and intuitive user experience.