Top 48 Learning Systems for 2025 Rankings

There is often a misnomer that being a learning system must mean only an LMS.

The reality is quite different.

The term Learning Systems is an umbrella term for numerous different types of systems that offer online learning/training, whether for employees, customers/partners/distributors/B2B or direct B2C, a combination of the two, associations, and so forth.

I list the following types of systems because, in fact, a vendor can call themselves whatever they want; however, they will ultimately fall into one of these categories.

• LMS
• Talent Development Platform/System
• Learning Platform (includes mentoring platforms)
• Knowledge Management

A vendor may say “skills-only.” That means a learning platform. Employee development or workforce development – either a learning platform or Talent Dev System.

AI-powered system – first, it is just marketing spin, but it could be a learning platform, LMS, KM, or TDS.

The list here includes all types of these systems. If a vendor claims we are an LXP or have an LXP as a component, then they would fall under the category of a learning platform or an LMS. The combo piece is LMS; honestly, the direct LXP is a learning platform.

A vendor may describe us as an LCMS – Learning Content Management System. Congrats, you are a learning platform.

I initially put a list together of 725 systems that aligned with various factors for consideration. From there, the list dropped to 250, 100, 89, 50, and, well, 48.

The vendors listed below, for those curious, are up for “best in class” awards for 2025, including Top 20, Top 10, and others, as per the 2025 list.

Vendors who excel in learning technology are not included in this list; however, if they are best in class, they are presented under “Best in Class.” Ditto for content provider.

The list is now available for viewing and downloading – it will be updated weekly.

A few house items, as they say

A vendor does not have to be in FindAnLMS (my learning system marketplace) to be considered for the top 48 or any of my lists. It has no bearing. As always mentioned, our goal is to have the best in the world there, and we strive for that. Nevertheless, I recognize that there are vendors who will demur—that is always their choice.

• A bonus to this year’s list will be published below. I want to make it clear that the vendors who declined to participate in this program and are among the Top 48 have no bearing on their final ranking. I just created this program for another reason(s), and thought it would be cool to have vendors involved if they so choose to.

As with anything, there is never any pay-for-play here.

With the Bonus Program below, there is NO affiliate, referral, financial, or pay-for-play for the discounts to me. ZERO. I’m not making any money here – that isn’t the goal of the program. And if a vendor who is not on the Top 48 list wishes to participate in the program, they can do so by emailing me here.

The Twist – Bonus Program Time

Due to the current economic climate, significant challenges have arisen across the industry, characterized by organizational restructuring, workforce reductions, and budget constraints affecting Learning & Development, Training, and Human Resources departments.

In recognition of these circumstances, I have reached/and reaching out to the Top 48 vendors to establish this program that acknowledges these market realities.

The vendors have a choice to either offer a 15% (fifteen percent) discount on a three-year deal, OR 20% off setup fees, or decline to be involved in the program.

You will see a PROMO CODE below – you must use this PROMO CODE – when talking to any vendor who says they are in the program (see list below from Top 48), which will indicate what type of discount they are offering.

Vendors not in the Top 48, and/or not a learning system, are still available to participate. They can contact me here.

The Promo Code

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This is applicable when speaking with a salesperson, such as when you mention attending DevLearn, or when communicating via phone or email.

If you encounter this issue, please get in touch with me via email with your information, including your name, email, phone number, title, company, and I will reach out directly to the CRO/head of sales or my Point of contact, a senior executive, in some cases, the CEO. They will assist you, since they are aware of and have agreed to the process.

IMPORTANT – READ FOR PROMO CODE INFO –

You will be provided with a promo code when you talk to the vendors; their salespeople will be aware of this. If you do not provide the promo code, no discount will be applied.

Additional FAQ on the Program Initiative – For the 48 and any other vendor that wants to be part of this program, even if they are not a learning system, but are involved in e-learning.

Will this list be updated – i.e., the vendors on board?

Yes.

A comprehensive list of participating vendors will be maintained, including their specific discount offerings for sales engagement.

This directory will receive regular updates to reflect new participants and changes in vendor status. Updates will be made weekly.

How do I know if the vendor has joined the program?

Next to their name, you will see the Response (Awaiting, which means we are awaiting a response/they are still being contacted); Yes, they are offering a discount, which you will see after the “Yes”; or No, they declined to participate in the program.

Vendors, again, are under no obligation to be involved.

Any vendor not on the 48 List for learning.

The #1 vendor for content for 2025, for example, is under this section—others I reached out to I’m waiting a response.

The Top 48 List

Why 48?

Why not. I am an out-of-the-box thinker – let’s go!

1. It is in alphabetical order.
2. If the vendor has already been recognized as “Best in Class,” this will also be noted. The only one is “Best in Class” for “Compliance Training” as a learning system. You will see why in my Best in Class post, which debuts the first week of December.
3. If the vendor is in FindAnLMS – i.e., they have an active listing, you will see (FAL). You can check them out there.
4. For those curious of where I see the vendor under what type of learning system – you can find it on the document, simply because I wanted to refrain from having all these acronyms following to the system, especially those combo players i.e. employees and customers too – combo systems always skew one way, even if, that skew is the wrong way – based on percentage of their audience – yes, it’s weird. There are vendors – any talent development system that is for employees. And yes, vendors who are strictly customer training/partner/, distributors, or B2B, including associations, which I list as Customer-First. Oh, yeah, I see vendors in this latter category having more focused feature sets, as if they are employee-driven. Again, weird.

Final Note – It is extremely common to have a three-year contract when purchasing any learning system. I always recommend a three-year term, then you can renew if you choose. One year doesn’t give you enough time, and two years is a slow build. Three years is the average time for mass usage without forcing someone into assigned learning only.

The 48 – Let’s Begin (again in Alpha Order)

• Absorb LMS (FAL) (Combo) – LMS (Learning Suite). Awaiting Response
• Access Learning LMS Evo (L&D) – LMS. Awaiting Response.
• Acorn PLMS (FAL)(L&D) – Talent Dev System (I know they call themselves something else). Awaiting Response.
• Ansr TMS (L&D) – Training Management System – This is all about Training Scheduling at the hardcore level, a new entrant competitor against Training Orchestra. Awaiting Response.
• Archipel (FAL). (L&D) – Learning Platform. Awaiting Response.
• Ardoise (L&D) – Knowledge Management Platform that truly is 100% AI-driven. Response – Yes. 20% discount on setup fees (three-year deal). Brand new to the industry.
• Axonify (LD) – Learning Platform. Frontline Workers. Awaiting Response.
• Bealink (FAL) (L&D) – LMS (Learning Suite Options). Awaiting Response.
• BizLMS with Skills (FAL) (L&D). Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• Blossom (FAL) (L&D). Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal
• Capacity (L&D). Knowledge Management System. Best in Class Knowledge Management Platform for 2025. Response – Yes. 15% off a three-year deal.
• Centrical (L&D). LMS. Awaiting Response.
• Chronus (L&D). Mentoring Platform. Response – No.
• Clear Company (L&D). Talent Development System. Awaiting Response.
• Cornerstone Learn (FAL) (L&D). Talent Development System. Response – No.
• Docebo (FAL) (Combo). LMS. Response – No.
• D2L (FAL) (Combo) Learning Platform. Awaiting Response.
• Digital Chalk (FAL) (Combo) LMS. Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• Dispirz (L&D) – Learning Platform – LMS with Knowledge Management. Awaiting Response.
• Enabley (FAL) – (L&D) – LMS. Frontline/Deskless Workers. Awaiting Response.
• eNet Enterprise (FAL) (L&D). LMS for Enterprise. Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• Eurekos (FAL) (Customer/Partner Training). Response – Yes. 20% discount on setup fees.
• ExpertusOne (L&D). LMS. Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• Glean (L&D). Knowledge Management. Awaiting Response.
• Gyrus Aim (L&D). LMS for Compliance Training. Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• HALIGHT (FAL). (Customer Training/Partner Training). Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• IMC Learning Suite. (L&D). LMS. Awaiting Response.
• KREDO (Combo, skews L&D). FAL. Response. Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• Learn Amp. (FAL) (L&D). Talent Development System (Refers to itself as Employee Development Platform. Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal (LearnAmp was #1 Learning System for 2024)
• Learnster (FAL) (Combo, skews towards L&D). Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal
• LearnUpon (FAL) (Combo). LMS. Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• Joggle Learning – (L&D). Knowledge Management. Response. Yes. 15% on a three-year deal. AI-driven.
• JoySuite by Neovation – (L&D). LMS. Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal. – “Best in Class – New Learning System of the Year 2025.”
• Juno Journey (L&D) (FAL). Response Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• MentorPlace (L&D) – Learning Platform – Mentoring only. Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• NetExam (FAL) (Partner and Customer Training). LMS. Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• NovoEd. (L&D) Talent Development System/Platform (Learn+, Practice+, Mentor+) Response – No.
• Opus (L&D). LMS – Frontline Workers (aka Deskless Workers). Awaiting Response.
• Skillable (L&D). Learning Platform – IT Skills and Virtual Labs. Awaiting Response
• SkillJar by Gainsight. (Customer/Partner Training – some vendors refer to this as Customer Learning or Customer Education – it’s just semantics) (LMS). Awaiting Response
• simpleclub (Combo – skews towards employees) (LMS). Awaiting Response.
• skillcycle (L&D). Talent Development System. Awaiting Response
• SparkLearn (FAL) (L&D). LMS – Frontline Workers. Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• Pluralsight (L&D). Learning Platform for IT Skills – Includes Virtual Labs. Awaiting Response.
• talstack (L&D). Learning Platform. Awaiting Response
• Thought Industries. (Customer Training/Partner Training). Response – Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.
• Training Orchestra (FAL) (L&D) – Training Management System. Awaiting Response.
• Valamis (FAL) (Combo, skews employees). Learning Platform. Awaiting Response.

Content Provider

• Intellezy – #1 3rd party content provider for 2025. Outstanding AI content is not just for a tech skills-first focus. Constantly updates. Big fan. 25% discount on the content library (a three-year deal is required).

Other Providers

• dominKnow – Outstanding 3rd-party authoring tool. Best in Class for 2025. Response. Yes. 15% discount on a three-year deal.

Bottom Line

There you go – The Top 48. I continue to reach out to vendors to be part of the program. If you see that your vendor is not in the program but wants to be, please have them reach out.

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