Head-to-head · Corporate Learning Management Systems
Cornerstone Learning vs LearnUpon
Cornerstone Learning leads on 0 checks, LearnUpon on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCornerstone Learning · 9.2/10
Cornerstone Learning scores higher on our rubric for corporate learning management systems: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Cornerstone Learning is the better fit for large organizations with complex learning needs. LearnUpon is the better fit for teams training employees and external audiences.
- Cornerstone Learning fits best
Large organizations with complex learning needs
- LearnUpon fits best
Teams training employees and external audiences
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Side by side
| Feature | Cornerstone Learning 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | LearnUpon 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Corporate Learning Management Systems | #6 in Corporate Learning Management Systems |
| Best for | Large organizations with complex learning needs | Teams training employees and external audiences |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community | Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cornerstone Learning 2/5 · LearnUpon 2/5 | ||
| Compliance training | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Course authoring | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Certification tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Single sign-on | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Reporting capability | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Maximum learners | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cornerstone Learning serves organizations managing employee, customer, partner, or member training. Its scope spans onboarding, compliance programs, certifications, learning paths, assessments, content management, reporting, analytics,… Read the review → |
LearnUpon is a cloud learning management platform for organizations delivering employee development, customer education, compliance training, or association learning. It suits teams that need to serve internal and external learners through… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cornerstone Learning — where it wins
- Combines compliance assignments, evidence, and certification management
- Supports role- and skills-based paths, assessments, and social learning
- Prebuilt integrations and open APIs connect to enterprise systems
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Broad capabilities may exceed simpler training needs
- Available on web and mobile, with no desktop app listed
LearnUpon — where it wins
- Separate learning portals support different learner audiences.
- Assessments, certificates, reporting, SSO, and API access are included.
- Integrations span HR, video meetings, content, and commerce tools.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a demo rather than showing numeric plan prices.
- Published audience minimums start at 100, 300, or 150 users by audience.
- Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams with a single, simple training program.
- Cornerstone Learning9.2/10 · Pricing on request
A broad learning platform for organizations managing training, compliance, and certifications.
Contact CornerstoneFull verdict → - LearnUpon8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A multi-audience LMS with assessments, integrations, mobile access, and AI capabilities.
Visit LearnUponFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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