Compare/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.

Starting price

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

DetailEasyLlamaTalentLMS
Starting price$24.95/course/yr$119/mo
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underHR complianceLearning, Onboarding
Capterra4.8 from 86 reviews4.7 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 4 Nov 2026

TalentLMS

$119/mo

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

Checked 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?