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Head-to-head · Training Management Software

Arlo vs Learning Stream

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Arlo #2 in Training Management Software 9.0/10 From 118/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Arlo

Arlo leads on 0 checks, Learning Stream on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArlo · 9.0/10

Arlo scores higher on our rubric for training management software: 9.0 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Arlo is the better fit for established training businesses needing commerce. Learning Stream is the better fit for large continuing-education organizations.

  • Arlo fits best

    Established training businesses needing commerce

  • Learning Stream fits best

    Large continuing-education organizations

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Side by side

Feature Arlo 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Learning Stream 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.0
Ranking #2 in Training Management Software #8 in Training Management Software
Best for Established training businesses needing commerce Large continuing-education organizations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 3,000+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Arlo 7/7 · Learning Stream 7/7
Class scheduling ✓ ✓
Learner registration ✓ ✓
Attendance tracking ✓ ✓
Certification tracking ✓ ✓
Instructor management ✓ ✓
Waitlists ✓ ✓
Automated reminders ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Covers scheduling, registration, payments, attendance, and certification
  • Includes portals, instructor mobile workflows, CRM, reporting, and dashboards
  • Connects with Moodle, Salesforce, Stripe, Zoom, Xero, and Zapier
  • Combines registration, payments, attendance, testing, certificates, and credits
  • Learner portals include transcripts, certificates, and registration history
  • Connects with Zoom, Teams, GoToWebinar, Canvas, and payment gateways
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Registration usage fees are separate from administrator-license pricing
  • Advanced controls and SAML SSO require the Enterprise plan
  • Annual subscription pricing may require a larger organizational budget
  • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of simple training programs
  • Web access is the listed platform option
Our verdict

Arlo is a cloud-based training management system for providers running instructor-led, in-person, online, and blended courses. It brings together course and session scheduling, learner registration, payments, invoicing, communications,…

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Learning Stream is an online registration and training management platform for organizations that run continuing education, employee training, professional development, customer training, or teacher and staff development programs. Its…

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  1. ArloTraining Management Software 9.0From 118/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. Learning StreamTraining Management Software 7.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Arlo — where it wins

    • Covers scheduling, registration, payments, attendance, and certification
    • Includes portals, instructor mobile workflows, CRM, reporting, and dashboards
    • Connects with Moodle, Salesforce, Stripe, Zoom, Xero, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Registration usage fees are separate from administrator-license pricing
    • Advanced controls and SAML SSO require the Enterprise plan
  • Learning Stream — where it wins

    • Combines registration, payments, attendance, testing, certificates, and credits
    • Learner portals include transcripts, certificates, and registration history
    • Connects with Zoom, Teams, GoToWebinar, Canvas, and payment gateways

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual subscription pricing may require a larger organizational budget
    • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of simple training programs
    • Web access is the listed platform option
  • Arlo9.0/10 · From 118/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A broad training operations system for businesses that sell and manage recurring courses.

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  • Learning Stream7.0/10 · Paid

    A broad training management platform for organizations running complex education programs.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026