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Absorb vs Thrive Comparison (2026)

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Absorb

Thrive

Overview

Built to deliver flexible training, the intuitive design and robust features create an engaging learning environment that keeps your employees, customers and partners coming back for more. Tap the scalable LMS that supports integration and security, while offering 24/7 in-house support.

Thrive is the AI-powered LMS built to drive real performance, not just completions. Kiki, our AI agent, answers, creates content and takes admin action across the platform, while pathways, skills tracking and social learning help 500+ organisations build a culture people love.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

15000

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

365

238

108

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

83%

would recommend this app

4.7

123

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

81%

would recommend this app

Pros

“It's also solved the problem of customer self-sufficiency - our clients can manage their own users and courses and pull their own reports instead of coming to us for everything - and the reporting gives us visibility we didn't have before, both proactively during onboarding and reactively when a customer needs extra support.”

Nancy C.

Learning and Development Manager

“I also appreciate the flexibility of the reporting tools, which allow us to track completion rates, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.”

Avnit K.

E-Learning and Development Officer

“What I like best about Absorb LMS is its intuitive user experience and powerful AI-driven course creation tools, which make it easy to quickly build engaging, professional learning content while reducing development time.”

Lori M.

People and Culture Manager

Pros

“The ability to grow the platform over time as we grow the business - linking a new thrive feature with that growth.”

Matthew C.

Senior Learning and Development Manager

“A wide range of learning opportunities for all different types of workers within the business , aswell as great reporting areas.”

Conall S.

Comms specialist

“be able to log in as the user to deal with issues and provide advice and support. Whether it’s human error or a system problem”

Melissa H.

L and d manager

Cons

“Handling multiple certificates, e.g. CME for surgeons and nurses, is difficult requiring us to make separate courses for each professional group.”

John D.

Director of Instructional Design

“Having to manually check if any retiring courses have current progress enrollments, and sending out an email to the user to tell them that they need to complete it or it will not be accessible any more.”

Lorraine M.

Talent Management

“The reporting features did not always provide the level of detail or customization needed and the assignment functionality felt somewhat limited, making it harder for admins.”

Lauren J.

Admin

Cons

“It is rather admin heavy, and as a result is rather time consuming, for example moving people into audiences who are on mat leave and long term sick”

Saranna F.

HR Shared Services Officer

“It would be great to be able to log in as the user to troubleshoot as this can cause lots of problems when signing off compliance modules”

Terri R.

L and D specialist

“Sometimes the ai doesn't work as it should and can delay the time it takes to get an answer but it is effective”

Max B.

Thrive activity coordinator