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Moodle vs Skillsoft comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Moodle
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Learning Management Systems (LMS) (3rd)
Skillsoft
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Training (4th), eLearning (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Corporate Compliance solutions, they serve different purposes. Moodle is designed for Learning Management Systems (LMS) and holds a mindshare of 3.9%, down 13.2% compared to last year.
Skillsoft, on the other hand, focuses on eLearning, holds 4.0% mindshare, down 4.4% since last year.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Moodle3.9%
Cornerstone Learn4.2%
Canvas LMS3.3%
Other88.6%
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
eLearning Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Skillsoft4.0%
Pluralsight24.6%
A Cloud Guru7.6%
Other63.8%
eLearning
 

Featured Reviews

CS
Meteorologist - Training and Development. Météorologue - Formation Et Perfectionnement at Environment Canada
A highly flexible and customizable learning management system with a wide range of features, providing educators with the tools to create engaging and interactive online courses
Moodle has proven to be highly effective for training and professional development within our organization. It has replaced the traditional practice of sending individuals on courses across the country, offering coast-to-coast accessibility. We've also begun utilizing badges for internal certification, streamlining the process of recognizing achievement. As its usage has expanded, we started with native Moodle on our section and have since extended it to other groups. The integration of third-party plugins or tools has influenced our utilization of Moodle. While we haven't implemented as many filters as we potentially could have, one individual has managed administration duties and the integration of these tools. This individual has also been involved in other areas, dedicating significant time to programming within Moodle for a specific program for one group. This process has spanned several years, demonstrating the commitment required to bring these enhancements to fruition.
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

"The number of permissions that are available and different ways to report and get the information out are the most valuable features. We have been able to get precise bits of information out, and we have also been able to delegate a lot."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"Almost all the activity modules are available inside the courses, so that makes our training easier and more comfortable."
"Cost-effective and intuitive."
"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."
"Moodle is useful for several things, and you can customize it."
"This is a scalable solution. We have had 30,000 students using the solution. During COVID, we were able to accommodate a 500% increase in traffic."
"Since it's an open-source product, you can integrate it with many other things."
"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 find best about Skillsoft is that it's easy to navigate and find program details."
"The amount of courses on offer is great."
"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 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."
"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."
"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."
"Skillsoft provides an extensive content library, personalized learning path, and blended learning support; additionally, it provides mobile accessibility so users can access it directly from their mobile whenever they have time, and robust analytics is also available, providing good reporting on the analytics side, such as how users are performing and how they are getting grades, which is very helpful for year-end performance assessments of the end user."
 

Cons

"The solution could be improved if support was an integral part of the whole solution. There are a few challenges in terms of performance due to Moodle being a free-to-use platform but these can be overcome with the use of their support team."
"The solution should continue to allow and foster the ability to integrate with cloud services."
"We have needed to complete many customizations for Moodle to use it in all of our relevant organizations. We have found many issues with the competencies as we cannot assign many sub competencies to competencies."
"Moodle should improve the interface. You can download plugins, such as templates, and use them in Moodle, but they're limited. 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. The solution overall could be more user-friendly."
"Moodle could improve by being more user-friendly. Sometimes it worked and other times it didn't. If you get stuck, then you don't have a point of contact. Additionally, a VPN is required to make sure the connection is secured."
"The solution should have more student-centric details in the modules."
"It would be good to have a feature that would ensure that students are the ones performing the given assessment."
"One aspect that I found a bit confusing was the dual editing system, where you could edit the layout of the course separately from editing the content."
"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."
"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."
"The quality of the courses could be better."
"I prefer Coursera more than Skillsoft because Coursera has a specific market approach that is better than Skillsoft."
"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."
"The only issues I truly have with it are signing issues. This is primarily because it has split sign-in credentials."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This particular organization is a relatively small academic institution. It is a single campus, not very big, with 4,500 to 5,000 total students. It is not a big faculty. There are no hard sciences other than undergraduate-level hard sciences. So, Moodle is functional, and it is relatively simple because it is open-source software. It has sub advantages, and it is inexpensive. Small schools with small enrollment numbers just can't afford the more expensive ones."
"The licensing cost is quite high and it operates on an annual basis."
"It is a free-of-cost solution."
"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."
"Moodle is a free solution."
"Moodle is a free online learning platform, but it also offers a paid version of it."
"Moodle offer a 14 day free trial and then requires payment."
"It is a one-time registration with the Moodle site. There isn't a yearly or monthly fee."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
14%
University
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
12%
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 Business10
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Moodle?
The customization features of Moodle significantly enhance the learning experience for our users.
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.
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.
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....
 

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