Learnster
vs
Sympa
Company size
Number of employees
Microenterprises (1-10)
Small business (11-100)
Medium-sized enterprises (101-500)
Large companies (500+)
Microenterprises (1-10)
Small business (11-100)
Medium-sized enterprises (101-500)
Large companies (500+)
Platform
Cloud service
Mobile app
Cloud service
Mobile app
Price information
Free trial
Price model module
Subscription price model
Price model license
Free trial
Price model module
Subscription price model
Price model license
Product features in Onboarding Software
Built-in quiz
Checklists
E-learning
E-signature/ BankID
Notifications (reminders)
Offboarding
Onboarding chatbot
Physical training & education
Preboarding
Self-service portal
Single sign-on browser
Support during onboarding (Interactive tutorials)
Survey in several languages
Talent development
Video for training
Webinar platform (video meetings)
Built-in quiz
Checklists
E-learning
E-signature/ BankID
Notifications (reminders)
Offboarding
Onboarding chatbot
Physical training & education
Preboarding
Self-service portal
Single sign-on browser
Support during onboarding (Interactive tutorials)
Survey in several languages
Talent development
Video for training
Webinar platform (video meetings)
Reviews
Based on 32 reviews
Based on 25 reviews
Ease of use
Cooperation with the supplier
Support and service
Range of functions
Customisation and flexibility
Integration
Value for money
How satisfied are you overall?
Ease of use
Cooperation with the supplier
Support and service
Range of functions
Customisation and flexibility
Integration
Value for money
How satisfied are you overall?
Reviews
Pros
Generally good, clear navigation
I am very happy with Learnster! It is a well-developed learning platform that has many good features that make it easier for us who work with the administration of courses and users.
We are very happy with Sympa as an HR platform. The system is flexible and can be configured and customised on an ongoing basis, which means that we can quickly adjust our approach and working methods as our business changes. It's also clear that Sympa is actively working to develop new functions and features. For us, it's a great strength to be able to have a comprehensive overview of all our companies - over 35 companies spread across large parts of Europe - in a single system.
Sympa is a versatile HR system that works very well for us. It is constantly evolving and the events are a good way to learn more and network with other Sympa users.
Reviews
Cons
That I can't follow each individual on the course what they have done or not done
That you cannot register new "students" directly in each course, but must go through the registration of new "users" before you can add to an existing course. There will be many clicks...
Our experience of Sympa is that building new features and making major changes on your own can be complex, sometimes leading to longer lead times and more administration than expected.
The reporting part also leaves something to be desired, especially as it is not possible to include history in the same report in a smooth way. Instead, you often need to generate several reports and then spend time on manual post-processing to get a complete picture.
We also see challenges linked to the way certain functions are structured: Sympa bases parts of its functionality on a specific set of basic data that is not mandatory to use. This means that, for example, the organisation chart and FTE reporting do not work as intended.
For user managers, the system can be perceived as complicated to manoeuvre. The Actions function helps, but it is not always obvious what to do at different stages. For an organisation with 35+ companies in large parts of Europe, we would have liked clearer overviews and more intuitive flows.
Sometimes there have been challenges in introducing new features.
