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Head-to-head · Training Management Software

Arlo vs SimpliTrain

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Arlo #2 in Training Management Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Arlo
SimpliTrain #11 in Training Management Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit SimpliTrain

Arlo leads on 0 checks, SimpliTrain 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 · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Arlo
  • Most featuresArlo · 7 of 7

Arlo scores higher on our rubric for training management software: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #11.

Arlo is the better fit for established training businesses needing commerce. SimpliTrain is the better fit for enterprise L&D teams needing LMS depth.

  • Arlo fits best

    Established training businesses needing commerce

  • SimpliTrain fits best

    Enterprise L&D teams needing LMS depth

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Side by side

Feature Arlo 8.8/10 Visit ↗ SimpliTrain 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.9
Ranking #2 in Training Management Software #11 in Training Management Software
Best for Established training businesses needing commerce Enterprise L&D teams needing LMS depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $99/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML SSO/SAML
Integrations 3,000+ integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Arlo 7/7 · SimpliTrain 6/7
Class scheduling ✓ ✓
Learner registration ✓ ✓
Attendance tracking ✓ ✓
Certification tracking ✓ ✓
Instructor management ✓ ✓
Waitlists ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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 scheduling, enrollment, attendance, certification, and compliance reporting
  • Supports SCORM, assessments, proctoring, and automated training workflows
  • Connects with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, and major LMS platforms
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Registration usage fees are separate from administrator-license pricing
  • Advanced controls and SAML SSO require the Enterprise plan
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than showing public amounts
  • There is no free plan
  • Dedicated instances, phone support, and migration support require Enterprise
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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SimpliTrain is a training management and learning platform for professional training companies and enterprise L&D teams. It supports instructor-led, virtual, and blended programs, bringing session scheduling, trainer allocation, room and…

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  1. ArloTraining Management Software 8.814-day trial
  2. SimpliTrainTraining Management Software 7.9Pricing on request

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

  • SimpliTrain — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, enrollment, attendance, certification, and compliance reporting
    • Supports SCORM, assessments, proctoring, and automated training workflows
    • Connects with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, and major LMS platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than showing public amounts
    • There is no free plan
    • Dedicated instances, phone support, and migration support require Enterprise

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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