Head to head

EasyLlama vs TalentLMS

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

EasyLlama

$24.95/course/yr

Compliance LMS with 500-plus courses. Pay Per Course is $24.95 per course per learner per year, with a 10-course minimum.

Where EasyLlama fits

US employers that need state harassment training
HR teams assigning courses from an HRIS roster
Companies that want phishing sims with compliance
Teams building custom courses with AI authoring

TalentLMS

$119/mo

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

Where TalentLMS fits

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

At a glance

Detail	EasyLlama	TalentLMS
Starting price	$24.95/course/yr	$119/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	HR compliance	Learning, Onboarding
Capterra	4.8 from 86 reviews	4.7 from 600 reviews

Where they pull apart

EasyLlama

Stands out: State-specific harassment courses plus AI reporting, phishing simulations, and HRIS sync on the same LMS.

Watch out: Plans are annual. Pay Per Course and seat plans have a 10-unit minimum and sell in increments of 5. There is no free trial.

Not the right fit for

Buyers who need a month-to-month public plan
Teams that want a free trial before paying

TalentLMS

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

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

Not the right fit for

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

Pros and cons

EasyLlama

From $24.95 per course per year
Workday, BambooHR, and Rippling sync
AI reporting assistant on every plan

Annual billing only on published plans
10-course or 10-user minimum
No free trial, only a demo

TalentLMS

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

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

What each one costs

EasyLlama

$24.95/course/yr

Pay Per Course is $24.95 per course per learner per year, with a 10-course minimum sold in increments of 5. Core is $59.95 per user per year. Ultimate is $89.95 per user per year. Seat plans also have a 10-user minimum. SCORM packaging and customization services are quoted. Vendor states there is no free trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

TalentLMS

$119/mo

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

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is EasyLlama cheaper than TalentLMS?

EasyLlama starts lower, at $24.95/course/yr against $119/mo for TalentLMS. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try EasyLlama or TalentLMS for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?