TalentLMS

SMB learning platform.

From $119/mo 4.7 on Capterra API

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Bottom line

SMB learning management system. Core starts at $119/mo; a free plan exists.

Stands out for: A straightforward LMS with a free plan and public Core/Grow/Pro prices, plus AI course helpers on every paid plan.

Watch out for: Core is $119/month (or $1,428/year). Active-user caps apply; Enterprise is quoted above 1,000 users.

Overview

TalentLMS is a cloud LMS for courses, onboarding, and compliance training. Core, Grow, and Pro are public plans priced on monthly active users. A free plan exists with no card. AI content assistance, captions, test creation, translation, and an AI Coach are included across paid plans; TalentCraft credit packs step up by tier.

Core is $119/month or $1,428/year (20% off annual). Grow is $229/month; Pro $449/month. That Core figure is the cheapest paid tier. Connectors include BambooHR, ADP, HubSpot, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Okta.

Who it's for

Best for

  • SMBs running onboarding and compliance courses
  • HR teams that do not want an enterprise LMS
  • Companies that will start on the free plan
  • Desks that want AI course drafting in the LMS

Not ideal for

  • Enterprises already on Cornerstone or Workday Learning
  • Buyers who need a sub-$119 paid plan
  • Teams that needed a full HRIS

Key features

LMS. LMS for training assigned after hire.

Compliance. Compliance tooling for regulated hiring and staffing ops.

Pricing

Starting price $119/mo
Free tier –
PlanPriceWhat you get
Free$0
CoreFrom $119/mo

Core from $119/mo. A free plan is available. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.

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Is TalentLMS expensive?

TalentLMS starts at $119/mo. We list 20 learning tools in total. 0 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $25 a month.

  • 15 quote-based
  • 0 free tier
  • 5 public price

Worked out automatically from every learning listing, so it updates as the directory changes.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Public Core price and a free plan
  • AI course helpers included on paid plans
  • HRIS connectors including BambooHR and ADP

Cons

  • Core is $119/month
  • Active-user caps
  • Not an HRIS or ATS

Integrations

BambooHR ADP HubSpot Slack Microsoft Teams Okta Google Calendar

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How TalentLMS compares

See all TalentLMS alternatives, with what each one does differently and a head to head for every pairing.

ToolFree tierFromMCPAPICompare
TalentLMS (this tool) –$119/mo–✓
360Learning Collaborative academy LMS if you need social learning more than a simple course library. –$8/user/mo–– Compare
Cornerstone Enterprise LMS and talent suite when TalentLMS is too small. –Sales-quoted–– Compare
Leapsome Performance plus learning if courses sit next to reviews. –Sales-quoted✓✓ Compare
Zoho People HRIS with learning if you want training inside people ops. –$1.25/user/mo✓✓ Compare
360Learning

$8/user/mo

Collaborative academy LMS if you need social learning more than a simple course library.

Cornerstone

Sales-quoted

Enterprise LMS and talent suite when TalentLMS is too small.

Leapsome

Sales-quoted MCP API

Performance plus learning if courses sit next to reviews.

Zoho People

$1.25/user/mo MCP API

HRIS with learning if you want training inside people ops.

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Frequently asked questions

What is TalentLMS?
SMB learning platform. Courses, compliance, and onboarding training. TalentLMS is listed under Learning and Onboarding in the Work Insiders directory.
Is TalentLMS free?
No. TalentLMS is a paid product.
Does TalentLMS have an MCP server or API?
TalentLMS has a public API. It does not currently list an MCP server.
What are alternatives to TalentLMS?
TalentLMS alternatives worth comparing are 360Learning, Cornerstone, Leapsome and Zoho People. The comparison table above shows free tier, starting price, MCP and API side by side.