--- description: Review of Absorb LMS Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Absorb LMS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Onboarding Software](/directory/1396/employee-onboarding/software) > [Absorb LMS](/software/37819/absorb-lms) # Absorb LMS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/37819/absorb-lms Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/37819/absorb-lms?page=2) > Absorb LMS is a learning management system designed to help enterprises scale training programs. The platform caters to a wide range of industries, such as healthcare, compliance, customer education, and more. Absorb LMS offers features to enhance the learning experience. The platform provides advanced reporting and analytics to drive business decisions. It leverages AI to create personalized learning paths that align with individual learner goals. The course authoring functionality allows users to build branded, interactive courses as per the requirement. Absorb LMS also includes social learning and gamification features to engage learners and foster collaboration. The platform can be integrated with an organization's existing systems, ensuring smooth data flow and operational efficiency. Users can personalize the learner interface to match the brand, delivering a personalized learning experience. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 336 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 336 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Absorb - **Location**: Calgary, Canada - **Founded**: 2002 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Your needs are specific. And since LMS pricing isn't one size fits all, examining the advantages and disadvantages of popular LMS pricing models is crucial in deciding which one is right for you: pay per user, pay per active user, and other LMS pricing and costs associated with a perpetual license. Absorb LMS understands that it's imperative to meet you where you are. That's why we offer a more tailored pricing approach based on your input and our recommendations. Absorb reps consult with you about your company size, budget, eLearning goals, usage patterns, and other considerations to craft the unique pricing model that works for you and is flexible enough to accommodate future growth and changes. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel and 22 more ## Features - API - Academic/Education - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Monitoring - Activity Tracking - Adaptive Learning - Alerts/Notifications - Assessment Management - Assignment Management - Asynchronous Learning - Audio/Video Conferencing - Audio/Video Recording - Bite-Sized Learning - Blended Learning - Built-in Course Authoring - Built-in LMS - Certificates - Certification & Licensing - Certification Tracking ## Integrations (43 total) - ADP GlobalView Payroll - ADP Lyric HCM - ADP Next Gen HCM - ADP Workforce Now - Auth0 - BambooHR - BizLibrary - Clarity Wave - ClearCo - Credly - Dayforce HCM - Degreed - Eventbrite - Foxy - Go1 ... and 28 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Onboarding Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1396/employee-onboarding/software) ## Related Categories - [Learning Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4584/lms/software) - [Computer Based Training Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3695/computer-based-training/software) - [Human Resource Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1879/mobile-app/software) - [Training Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1232/online-training/software) - [Learning Experience Platform (LXP)](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1487/learning-content-management-system/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I was not a seasoned professional and even stepped away from LMS admin duty for a couple years, but now my role has transitioned and I am the main admin for my organization. Using Absorb makes employees and volunteer training smooth as Absorb is integrated with both our staff and volunteer management programs. My goal is to become a "super" admin and utilize features that we have access to but have not implemented, like new content creation with Create. > > **Cons**: Any cons I have experienced in the past are no longer relevant and currently, the only con is on my end - not having enough time to use Absorb to its full capability. > > Amazing - I love working with Absorb and have highly recommended their product to many other organizations. ----- ### "Absorb LMS is the Best\!" — 5.0/5 > **Sophia** | *27 April 2026* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Transitioning to Absorb LMS has been one of the smoothest software rollouts our team has ever experienced. From the very beginning, the implementation process was structured and transparent. The onboarding team was exceptionally knowledgeable, guiding us through every configuration with ease and ensuring we hit our launch deadline without a single hitch. One of the absolute standout features for us is the ADP connector. It integrates flawlessly with our existing HR ecosystem, automating user management and ensuring data flows between systems in real-time. This has significantly reduced our administrative overhead and eliminated the manual data entry errors we struggled with in the past. Beyond the backend efficiency, the user interface (UI) is where Absorb truly shines. It is modern, sleek, and incredibly intuitive for our learners. We have seen a noticeable uptick in course completion rates simply because the platform is so easy to navigate. If you are looking for a robust LMS that balances powerful integrations with a top-tier user experience, I cannot recommend Absorb enough. > > **Cons**: We have not run into any negatives working with the Absorb Team or their product. Any technical errors we met during implementation were resolved within 24 hours and often were user error rather than a system glitch. ----- ### "Absorb has aged like fine wine for my company\!" — 5.0/5 > **Craig** | *1 July 2025* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I’ve grown to appreciate the simplicity of Absorb. Over the last 1-2 years we’ve started loosening our control of the LMS and letting other trainers tinker. They all remark how user friendly the software is, which in turn makes our job easier\! > > **Cons**: At times I wish there were more robust and native reporting options. But these types of reports are only prepared 1-2 times per year, so it’s not a big deal for someone that uses the software daily like we do. > > I’d happily recommend Absorb to anyone looking to start a LMS. It’s easy to learn and scale. It’s not the most complex software out there, but more complexity doesn’t always make for a better product. ----- ### "User-Friendly LMS Design with Straightforward Admin and Learner Workflows" — 5.0/5 > **Moushmi** | *9 April 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The admin-side workflow and the learner side workflow is highly intuitive and straightforward, making it easy to navigate and manage tasks efficiently. I particularly appreciate the customizable, Excel-style reporting interface, which allows for flexible data views and seamless exporting to Excel or CSV formats. This greatly enhances reporting and analysis capabilities. Additionally, the platform is very well-organized when it comes to setting up courses, users, and other features. The categorical structure simplifies configuration, and the quick-access tabs at the top provide a more efficient alternative to navigating through multiple layers of course settings. Overall, the design significantly improves usability and administrative productivity. > > **Cons**: While the platform offers a wide variety of reporting formats, there is an opportunity to enhance reporting capabilities further. For example, department-level reports could be more comprehensive by including detailed insights such as the number of courses completed, in progress, or not started for all employees within a department. The mailing system is highly effective overall; however, there are limitations in customizing certain automated emails, which can restrict flexibility in communication. Additionally, the observation checklist feature has some gaps. For instance, learners do not receive email notifications when reviewers provide feedback; this is a fundamental functionality that is currently unavailable within the LMS. Overall, when comparing the strengths and limitations, the advantages clearly outweigh the drawbacks, as the identified issues are relatively minor and do not significantly impact the overall effectiveness of the platform. > > I have had a very positive and seamless experience with Absorb LMS across all stages, from implementation and onboarding to training and ongoing customer support. The collaboration with the CRM team, including our regular weekly or biweekly calls, has been particularly smooth and productive. The Absorb team has been exceptional in ensuring a strong overall experience. They have been proactive in following up on tickets, accommodating our time zone requirements, and effectively coordinating with integration teams across different regions. Any initial challenges, bugs and issues were addressed promptly, either through quick resolutions or by providing suitable workarounds tailored to our organization’s learning needs. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with the platform, find it to be excellent value for money, and are genuinely pleased to have Absorb LMS in place. ----- ### "Still Absorbing the Capabilities" — 4.0/5 > **Annelise** | *20 April 2026* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The customer support team is exceptional in their knowledge and willingness to help us improve our learner experience. The transition/onboarding support team member, \[sensitive content hidden\], and our daily success manager, \[sensitive content hidden\], are both very impressive and key to our growth and happiness with the product. The customer support is far and away the most impressive aspect of Absorb. Absorb is pretty feature-rich in terms of user management and controlling how content displays to our learners. I like all of the settings, though sometimes they are not always intuitive or well-explained within the system itself (which is why I appreciate our success manager so much). Employee training was relatively robust, but I find that most people prefer to get their hands dirty and will only consult the training as needed. We haven't encountered many bugs or issues, but the ones we have were explored and addressed very quickly by the team. > > **Cons**: I'm generally a little disappointed in the visual aspect of the Learner-facing dashboard. I would love to have more features, templates, and control over the user interface. It feels somewhat outdated and it's a shame that it is the first impression learners get when they log in to our system for the first time. I've long been curious about whether we could integrate Absorb into a UI designer that would give us more control. Some aspects of the learner experience also seem unintuitive and require us to support our learners with simple navigation. Finally, I really hate that AI ad that Absorb was running on streaming services for a while. It cheapened the product and made me question its quality. > > Our organization migrated our content from Docebo. We produce courses to support our programs with external learners, so it was important for the transition to happen smoothly. We were well-supported throughout that process and have been diligently adding new courses to Absorb in the 8 months since the transition. We've found it to be a powerful and easy-to-understand platform with capabilities we're still exploring and figuring out how to implement. We are looking forward to learning and growing with Absorb. ----- Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/37819/absorb-lms?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/37819/absorb-lms) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data