TalentLMS vs Moodle
Which learning & lms tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
TalentLMS
From $119Free plan
Small businesses that want to start free, build onboarding and compliance courses themselves and pay a published bracket price as they grow.
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Moodle
From FreeFree plan
Budget-conscious teams with simple course and quiz needs (MoodleCloud), or businesses with in-house IT that want full control (self-hosted).
Side by side
| TalentLMS | Moodle | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan (5 users); paid from $119/month billed annually ($149 billed monthly) | Free self-hosted; MoodleCloud from USD 160/year billed annually (50 users) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Small businesses that want to start free, build onboarding and compliance courses themselves and pay a published bracket price as they grow. | Budget-conscious teams with simple course and quiz needs (MoodleCloud), or businesses with in-house IT that want full control (self-hosted). |
Pros and cons
TalentLMS
Pros
- Free plan for up to 5 users, no time limit
- Every bracket price published, 1 to 1,000 users
- SCORM, xAPI, cmi5 and SSO on the entry paid plan
- Offline mobile apps
- BambooHR, ADP Workforce Now and Sage People integrations
Cons
- Core lacks learning paths, automations and custom reports
- Automations only on Pro ($449/month billed annually)
- Ready-made course library is a paid add-on
- Free plan limited to 10 courses
Moodle
Pros
- Lowest published price here
- Free and fully customisable if self-hosted
- Premium mobile app included on MoodleCloud
- 28-day trial with no card
Cons
- No plugin installs on MoodleCloud
- Small storage caps (1GB on Starter)
- Self-hosting puts upgrades, backups and security on you
- Moodle Workplace (certifications, multi-tenancy, HR integration) is partner-only
Sarah Chen