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Cornerstone Learn vs Skillsoft comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 8, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Cornerstone Learn
Ranking in Virtual Training
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Learning Management Systems (LMS) (5th)
Skillsoft
Ranking in Virtual Training
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
eLearning (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Virtual Training category, the mindshare of Cornerstone Learn is 7.2%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Skillsoft is 8.3%, up from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Training Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Skillsoft8.3%
Cornerstone Learn7.2%
Other84.5%
Virtual Training
 

Featured Reviews

Vibha  Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Global L&D Lead at Tieto Sweden AB
Streamlined compliance training and efficient session creation empower diverse industries
Creating a session requires just one click, which makes data ready efficiently. Reporting-wise, Cornerstone is the best. It allows internal content management, playlist creation, using external links for learning, and supports various AI training. All the compliance training, code of conduct, and audits are handled through Cornerstone, making it beneficial.
Ujjwal Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager at Aditya Birla Management Corpoartion
Clear instructions and effective learning with room for market reach and language expansion
Regarding areas of Skillsoft that I would like to see improved or enhanced in the future, the platform is already very good and nice. If Skillsoft is launching its platform worldwide, they should be language specific. While I can understand English, if someone does not understand it, they should have tutors for their regions as well, so they can develop more certification programs in languages understood by the majority of people. I rate it a seven because they are missing two points: they do not have much market reach, and it should be more convenient in local languages of nations as they are approaching the worldwide area. Similar to how Netflix has multiple channel swapping options, if Skillsoft is training worldwide, they need to have the option for language selection.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Their integration features with other platforms are valuable. It is also relatively easy to use. Their library of training modules is fairly robust as well."
"Now training can be recorded in real time and, as a result, our records are more up-to-date."
"It has provided the ability to build cross-functional teams."
"One of the good things with Saba is that they have money and time management in one platform."
"What I like the most about Cornerstone is that it is agile, it has good built-in processes, and the implementation is rapid, making it a cost-effective solution."
"Combining everything together, our on-time completions have gone from the mid-sixty percentile to over 99% on-time completion."
"Cornerstone Learning's most valuable features are the keyword search, filters, and add-to-favorites option."
"From a functional perspective, it is perfect because it has a strong structure and design."
"What I find best about Skillsoft is that it's easy to navigate and find program details."
"The amount of courses on offer is great."
"The course has given me tools and key points which help me stay focused during boring tasks, from daily job deadlines, I have to complete work in the given time framework, take small breaks between jobs, and reward and motivate myself with whatever I enjoy most so that I can complete tasks by the deadline."
"What I appreciate best about Skillsoft is how the class is structured, including how everything is organized - the courses, videos, and then the test at the end."
"The course has given me tools and key points which help me stay focused during boring tasks, from daily job deadlines, I have to complete work in the given time framework, take small breaks between jobs, and reward and motivate myself with whatever I enjoy most so that I can complete tasks by the deadline."
"When I was introduced to Skillsoft, I gained many skills and obtained my Microsoft Azure certification, which helped me secure a position as a Cloud Engineer at Sutherland."
"The platform is user-friendly and very easy to use; we don't need any training or coaching to use the platform, and by nature, it's easy to navigate through it."
"Customer Service: Their level of customer service was very good. Whenever we encountered issues they were very prompt and professional in their response."
 

Cons

"Cornerstone Learning could be improved with more e-learning content."
"I would like more robust reporting or more flexibility and scalability around the reporting side."
"Cornerstone Learning could be improved with more e-learning content."
"The support for this solution could be improved."
"This solution needs to be less simplified."
"The automated ticketing system for technical support often has a response time that is quite long, which is something that should be improved."
"The automated ticketing system for technical support often has a response time that is quite long, which is something that should be improved."
"Cornerstone Learning's initial setup was complex, but I don't see that as a downside. It was complex because there is a lot of customizing and a lot of settings that can be done in the setup."
"I prefer Coursera more than Skillsoft because Coursera has a specific market approach that is better than Skillsoft."
"LinkedIn seems to have more content in general. It's easier to share the certifications on LinkedIn, which is one of my platforms of work."
"It is providing numerous content library courses. However, it is not giving us hands-on experience training where we are getting practical related material, instead of theory related material."
"Sometimes the system logs out in the middle of classes without any reason and asks me to log in again."
"Skillsoft is already good, but I would appreciate more visual content."
"I prefer Coursera more than Skillsoft because Coursera has a specific market approach that is better than Skillsoft."
"The only issues I truly have with it are signing issues. This is primarily because it has split sign-in credentials."
"The quality of the courses could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of Cornerstone Learning is reasonable, but my knowledge of the cost is limited. I've had some discussions about licenses. I suppose we've had to push them a little bit to be more flexible about the licensing. For example, someone said they could only give us licenses in a batch of 500, but we found out that it wasn't true. We were able to negotiate a different amount."
"This solution offers competitive pricing."
"I'm not aware of the costs. It must have been something for which we paid. Every single employee in the company had some kind of access to Cornerstone because that's how they got to their training."
"I would rate the price at four on a scale from one to five because it's a very expensive product."
"Quality always comes at a cost. I would not rate it as expensive. It provides value for money."
"The solution cost approximately $47,000 annually."
"I was not involved in the financial negotiation for our contract with this company, but in the past, I have seen the fees run between $10 USD and $11 USD per user."
"This is a cost-effective solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
23%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

Is Cornerstone Learning reliable for content organization?
I think the organizational management of Cornerstone Learning is great. My organization uses this learning software and the way different content types are managed is very useful for our training ...
Does Cornerstone Learning provide you with good reports?
Cornerstone Learning provides great reports for your training programs and the performance of your employees on them. What's more, you get skills graphs which my company finds the most valuable for...
Why would you recommend Cornerstone as a platform for virtual training?
Hello, I think that Cornerstone is more than suitable for virtual training. For one, it gives you a really big array of tools and customizations to be able to deliver your employees high-quality t...
Why is Skillsoft a good choice for virtual training software?
Hello, Skillsoft is popular as a whole solution because it provides companies of all sizes with the ability to train and maintain a high level of efficiency in the workplace. This is one of the es...
What is the difference between Skillsoft and Percipio?
The difference between Skillsoft and Percipio is that the latter is a product of the first but they both function in a similar sector - to provide companies and users with virtual training and lear...
What areas does Skillsoft offer courses in?
Hello, what's your area of expertise? Because Skillsoft really offers a vast variety of courses, and it may cover what you need. You've got information technology, sales, business, and management....
 

Also Known As

Cornerstone Learning Suite, Saba Cloud
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Sample Customers

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ACTIVE Network, ARPCT, ASG Group, Brocade, Capital BlueCross, Carrington Holding Company LLC, Cbeyond, Ingersoll Rand, International Quick-service Restaurant, Manitoba Hydro, Menasha, MICROS, Odawa Casino Resort, Olsson Associates, PGA of America, PPD, Security Service Federal Credit Union, Southern New Hampshire University, Sprint, Tata Consultancy Services (North America), Telus, TSC, TSYS, U.S. Army, UniGroup, Unisys, University of Florida, University of North Carolina Wilmington, USO, UST Global
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