Litmos vs Moodle comparison

Litmos and Moodle are both solutions in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category. Litmos is ranked #12, while Moodle is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5. Litmos holds a 1.6% mindshare in LMS, compared to Moodle’s 4.1% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Litmos users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Moodle users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Moodle and Litmos are two major competitors in the learning management system category. Moodle seems to have the upper hand in flexibility and cost-effectiveness, owing to its open-source community and free nature, while Litmos stands out with its user-friendly interface and rich content library.

Features: Moodle's key features include extensive customization through plugins, exam randomization for secure testing, and seamless integration with platforms like H5P and Zoom. Litmos provides an extensive pre-built course library, a powerful content creation engine, and features like auto-assign, though the latter faces operational challenges.

Room for Improvement: Moodle users often critique its complexity and challenging user interface, with calls for easier navigation, support for multi-tenancy, and better management of grades and log-in sessions. Litmos users point out costly domain branding and limited reporting flexibility, requesting enhancements in security, course equivalency settings, and dashboards.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Moodle offers various deployment options, including on-premises and public cloud, supported by a strong community, though structured technical support is needed. Litmos provides a straightforward cloud-focused deployment process, but there's feedback for better customer service on complex issues.

Pricing and ROI: Moodle is valued for its free and open-source accessibility, showing good ROI, especially for small institutions with low operational costs. Litmos, although pricier, is praised for its value-driven per-user pricing model and vast course libraries, albeit with significant costs for branding removal.

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Categories and Ranking

Litmos

Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)

12th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Virtual Training (8th), eLearning (12th)

Moodle

Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)

1st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Litmos is 1.6%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Moodle is 4.1%, down from 11.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Learning Management Systems (LMS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Moodle	4.1%
Litmos	1.6%
Other	94.3%

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

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reviewer1977519

Senior Manager II, Learning operations and multi media at a retailer with 10,001+ employees

Its pricing is competitive, but the auto-assign feature that is most valuable for us hasn't been working for the last year and a half

We have a complex implementation because we have an outsourced population of over 50% of our user base. So, we have a lot of challenges. We have no HCM for user data. We have to create our own custom metadata to manage everything, and there are lots of logistical challenges in terms of implementation. If you have to go through and create a custom metadata system, as we did, and stand up all these other systems, it would take three to six months. If you have a human capital management system that's ready to go and you have all your data in the right segments and whatnot, it could be done in one to three months. In terms of maintenance, we recently re-scoped this to where we have one person that oversees the LMS as a whole, and then we have two administrators that carry out the tactical task, such as auto enrollments, user creations, and all other audit components. We also have a rotational employee that does audits on the LMS to make sure everything is working correctly.

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Agnes Mindila

Director School of Computing and Information Technology at JKUAT

Offers customized features that allow us to see whether students visited the platform and watched the provided videos

An improvement would be to have it support physically challenged students, who we think should be able to participate in some of our courses. If the learning management system could support blind students or students with learning disabilities, it would expand the reach of education by providing tools that support challenged learners. In future releases, I'd like to see more features that support challenged students, as I just mentioned above. This is because of the university's goal to make education accessible to all groups without discrimination. If we can have more tools that support students who are challenged, that would be very good. If AI could help, that would be nice. We want to support learners who are remote and provide learning to disadvantaged learners or certain groups of people. AI would come in very handy if Moodle had such capabilities.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This complete product is highly scalable. Licensing is not based on number of total users on the system but rather only on active users. Litmos only charge for the number of users engaged in training. This is what makes this solution ideal for scale."

"There is a couple of good features available, you can customize the dashboard, CSA, and home page. You can customize the solution to your business standards. SAP Litmos offers a library of 2,500 plus courses to premium members. They have a good library of pre-built courses. It's a variety of soft skill courses including management, and marketing. You can offer these courses to your students, which is excellent."

"Its user interface is quite good. The platform is quite user-friendly. The UI/UX of the platform is very advanced, which helps in getting the users interested in the training."

"SAP Litmos brings more standardized training to our organizations."

"From a learning management system admin perspective, it has a user-friendly interface, but the functionality is deep. So, you can automate people in and out of courses. It lowers the general admin of an LMS admin so that I can focus more on value-adding things for the organization I'm working with."

"There is a couple of good features available, you can customize the dashboard, CSA, and home page, you can customize the solution to your business standards, and SAP Litmos offers a library of 2,500 plus courses to premium members with a good library of pre-built soft skill courses including management and marketing that you can offer to your students, which is excellent."

"It incorporates the majority of the elements."

"Content Author removes the need for a third-party solution for content creation."

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"Moodle integrates with many third party plugins, which has enabled us to make use of the latest technology. During the Covid 19 period, we used a plugin called BigBlueButton to facilitate online learning which was quick and easy to do."

"We see, and estimated, a 60% productivity improvement in managing trainee learning progress."

"This is a very cost-effective solution that is intuitive, doesn't require much training, and is easily accessible."

"This is a scalable solution; we have had 30,000 students using the solution and during COVID, we were able to accommodate a 500% increase in traffic."

"The solution is completely stable; it's a rock-solid solution, with no issues with bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze."

"The valuable features of Moodle include its open-source nature, which makes it free to use, and the supportive community that assists with any issues."

"The best features Moodle offers me are the videos and the live classes feature, which is particularly valuable to me."

"Almost all the activity modules are available inside the courses, so that makes our training easier and more comfortable."

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Cons

"The reporting function of SAP Litmos needs major improvements. The reports are not at par with other solutions on the market. It's not user-friendly or effective reporting which we can retrieve from other places."

"The reporting in Litmos could be improved. It is difficult to pull accurate reporting based on how the solution is set up and parameters are selected."

"The solution lacks a variety of language options."

"The security of the SAP Litmos is not up to the standard of the organizations because if you are hosting your content in SAP Litmos or any other LMS, then one of the major concerns for the company is to secure their training data to prevent the student from copying it."

"The rules are not very flexible in terms of administration. They have a predefined system with three standard rules that cannot be customized, modified, added, or removed."

"The reporting could be improved. When we first subscribed to Litmos, it had a great reporting engine, but SAP altered it. Some of the changes have reduced the ability to extract reports from it. It's excellent for live data, but it can be tricky when I want to get a report."

"The reporting could be improved. When we first subscribed to Litmos, it had a great reporting engine, but SAP altered it."

"You cannot make a course optional, so if I assign a course to someone, the system assumes that they have to complete it."

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"Its interface design could be more user-friendly."

"Moodle Mobile is a really good area for improvement. All of 4.0 hasn't been released yet, and Moodle Mobile is not yet available for all different devices."

"For a first time user, especially someone who is non-technical, Moodle is difficult for them to understand and they often need assistance."

"Moodle does have limitations in terms of the scalability."

"The solution architecture could be improved."

"They need to have a better way to illustrate competencies so that, when people go through the programs, they can actually show they are competent in the subject matter."

"The interface component in Moodle can improve for students because we always have to train every student on how to use some of each feature."

"Moodle's weakest point is the user interface (although this is being addressed in upcoming releases)."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I do not have any idea about the licensing, but I know that it is quite expensive."

"There are three different pricing models. One is only to use the platform and to add your own learning material. The second plan includes the learning management system plus 2000 plus pre built courses on different areas including leadership, software skills, HR and IT related training. The third package allows you to integrate the system with tools such Salesforce or other CRMs."

"When we first purchased our subscription, we underestimated how many people we would have within a billing period. We had to adjust that in the first six months. I can't remember the exact numbers, but they charge a per user rate for a certain number, and you get a discount as the number of users goes up. It scales, which is a fairly reasonable way to build a pricing model."

"The solution is priced per user which can get expensive."

"If I have a domain and I want to link my custom domain to SAP Litmos, and if I want to remove the branding of the SAP Litmos, then they charge a large amount for it. It's not included in your subscription plan which we have purchased from them. In the last two to three years, we have never bought the custom domain. We have never linked our custom domain to SAP Litmos. The barrier for us is the high pricing. It is not a reasonable price."

"The pricing is really good. Its pricing is probably the most competitive I've seen for an LMS. If you need help with doing any type of custom design or customization, such as code design or anything like that with the site, then you have to use their people services, which would be an extra cost."

"This solution comes at a high price point. We also paid $4500 for a migration specialist from Litmos to assist in moving our content over. You are billed every month based on the number of users who have logged in and completed training."

"It is priced per user license."

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"The licensing cost is quite high and it operates on an annual basis."

"Moodle have a very robust licensing system that is user friendly. It's not very expensive."

"Moodle is a free online learning platform, but it also offers a paid version of it."

"This solution offers a free-to-use version which can be deployed only on-premises and is what we are using. Moodle also offer support based and cloud based subscriptions. Organizations can select the appropriate package based on their needs. Moodle offer reasonable pricing for the use of their solution."

"Moodle is a free solution."

"It is a free-of-cost solution."

"In terms of cost, it is available at no charge."

"Moodle is free. It should probably stay free. There isn't really any support for Moodle unless you pay an astronomical amount, which is weird."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Construction Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

14%

University

12%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

Is SAP Litmos expensive for eLearning?

I have used this for eLearning before, and considering how useful it was, the price was fair. Of course, you have to think of what you will need for your own training and how much you want to pay ...

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Is it better to use your own courses or SAP Litmos’ native ones?

Obviously this highly depends on what you want to provide to your learners. If you seek to give them very specific eLearning, like if your company wants to educate employees or partners on your new...

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How does SAP Litmos make eLearning more effective?

I think SAP Litmos makes eLearning effective because it's specifically created to closely follow the learning process and the progress of students, all the while giving you many tools and helpful ...

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What needs improvement with Moodle?

The customization of the interface could be improved. Although we can load and change themes, it still always looks like Moodle. We have not found a way to significantly alter its appearance.

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What is your primary use case for Moodle?

We use Moodle to manage our students' information, the classes, and the course catalog, which are mainly related to education. It serves as a learning management system for teaching in class.

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What advice do you have for others considering Moodle?

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

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Also Known As

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Overview

Litmos provides an accessible platform for online training with tools for content creation, scheduling, and seamless HR integration, enhancing learning experiences across sectors.

Litmos delivers effective onboarding, compliance, and education through versatile tools enabling smooth deployment and engaging user experiences. The customizable dashboard allows for alignment with brand identity, while the extensive library and gamification features enhance course delivery. API integration facilitates connection with crucial HR systems, although auto-enrollment isn't always reliable. Regular updates contribute to adaptable and efficient administration. Users appreciate the intuitive design, streamlining course management and creation.

What are the key features of Litmos?

User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies course management and navigation.
Customizable Dashboard: Supports brand consistency through personalization.
Extensive Content Library: Offers varied materials to enrich training.
Gamification Elements: Engages participants through interactive content.
API for Integration: Ensures compatibility with HR systems and more.
Regular Updates: Enhances functionality and flexibility for administrators.

Why should users consider Litmos for their training needs?

Efficient Onboarding: Streamlines integration for new hires.
Engaging Learning Experience: Keeps users motivated through interactive features.
Enhanced Integration: Synchronizes with existing platforms like MS Teams and Zoom.
Consistent Branding: Maintains uniformity in training materials across the organization.
Certification & Compliance: Assists in meeting industry standards through easy certification processes.

Many industries implement Litmos for onboarding, compliance training, and ongoing education. Organizations use it to conduct online training, manage in-person sessions, and develop learning paths. Integration with tools like Articulate simplifies content creation, while platforms like MS Teams and Zoom aid in cohesive communication and training consistency. Companies ensure their training content maintains uniform branding and language, augmenting professional development and compliance.

Litmos

Moodle provides open-source flexibility, plugin support, and integration capabilities for educational and organizational use, enhancing efficiency through features like course management and automatic grading.

Moodle is an adaptable platform for education and training purposes, offering extensive plugins, LTI tool compatibility, and integration options. Its course management, random exam question generation, and collaborative features make it popular among educational institutions. Modular design and activity modules strengthen user interaction, while accessibility measures support a diverse user base. Security and usability are key focuses, but improvements are needed in interface design and navigation. Scalability, customization, and documentation require attention for optimal performance and user satisfaction. Flexible integration with services like Google Suite and enhancements in reporting can further streamline its effectiveness.

What are Moodle's Key Features?

Open-source Flexibility: Easily customizable to meet user needs.
Extensive Plugin Support: Offers numerous plugins for expanded functionality.
LTI Tool Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with external learning tools.
Automatic Grading: Streamlines assessment evaluation.
Accessibility Features: Ensures wide-ranging user inclusion.

What Benefits and ROI Should Users Look For?

Efficiency: Reduces time with automated processes.
Security: Protects data and maintains integrity.
Community: Global collaboration and support available.
Integration Capabilities: Connects with current systems and tools.
Flexibility: Adapts to educational and corporate training scenarios.

In education, Moodle is commonly used for exam scheduling, course hosting, and assignment management. Corporations leverage it for training and certification needs, while educators use it for planning, quizzes, and interaction facilitation. Its ERP integration and plagiarism detection capabilities are utilized widely. Companies find its plugin and cloud support critical for customized training implementations.

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Sample Customers

YouTube, Samsung, Coca Cola, Nowegian.com, Xero, Zumba, Sears, Build.com, UFC

Acacia University, Alliant International University, American University of Health Sciences, Anaheim University Online, Aspen University, Cal State University San Bernardino, California State University Los Angeles, Chattanooga Fire Training, City of Humble Fire Department, George Washington University, Georgia Institute of Emergency Medical Services, Michigan Online Classroom, Virginia Beach Sheriffs Office, Washington Post

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