Head-to-head · Learning Management Systems
Adobe Learning Manager vs OpenEduCat
Adobe Learning Manager leads on 0 checks, OpenEduCat on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAdobe Learning Manager · 8.5/10
- Free planonly OpenEduCat
- Free trialboth
Adobe Learning Manager scores higher on our rubric for learning management systems: 8.5 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #27.
OpenEduCat offers free plan; Adobe Learning Manager doesn't.
Adobe Learning Manager is the better fit for enterprises invested in Adobe ecosystems. OpenEduCat is the better fit for schools needing LMS plus student administration.
- Adobe Learning Manager fits best
Enterprises invested in Adobe ecosystems
- OpenEduCat fits best
Schools needing LMS plus student administration
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Side by side
| Feature | Adobe Learning Manager 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | OpenEduCat 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #10 in Learning Management Systems | #27 in Learning Management Systems |
| Best for | Enterprises invested in Adobe ecosystems | Schools needing LMS plus student administration |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $489/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | 15 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 15 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Adobe Learning Manager 5/5 · OpenEduCat 5/5 | ||
| Assessments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificates | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSO support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Learner limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Adobe Learning Manager is a cloud learning management system for organizations training employees, customers, partners, and other audiences. It brings together course and learning-object authoring, learning paths, certifications, quizzes,… Read the review → |
OpenEduCat combines a learning management system with education ERP functions for schools, colleges, universities, and training organizations. Its LMS supports course creation with modules, lessons, videos, documents, and articles,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Adobe Learning Manager — where it wins
- Covers authoring, paths, certifications, assessments, skills, and compliance.
- Supports SSO, APIs, webhooks, connectors, and enterprise integrations.
- Provides learner apps for iOS and Android alongside web access.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting Adobe sales.
- There is no free plan.
- Credit-card purchasing is limited to the US region.
OpenEduCat — where it wins
- Free LGPL-3 Community Edition with no per-student fees
- Combines LMS, student records, admissions, attendance, exams, and grades
- Supports SCORM, SSO, REST API, and native iOS and Android apps
Where it doesn't
- Paid modules and user packs are priced separately
- Self-hosted Community Edition requires deployment and administration
- Certificate access depends on edition and module selection
- Adobe Learning Manager8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad enterprise LMS with strong Adobe ecosystem fit and sales-led pricing.
Visit AdobeFull verdict → - OpenEduCat6.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A modular LMS and education ERP for institutions that need administration alongside learning.
Visit OpenEduCatFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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