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Head-to-head · Learning Experience Platforms

Microsoft Viva Learning vs LinkedIn Learning

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft Viva Learning #2 in Learning Experience Platforms 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Microsoft
LinkedIn Learning #3 in Learning Experience Platforms 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit site

Microsoft Viva Learning leads on 0 checks, LinkedIn Learning on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMicrosoft Viva Learning · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresMicrosoft Viva Learning · 4 of 6

Microsoft Viva Learning scores higher on our rubric for learning experience platforms: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Microsoft Viva Learning is the better fit for microsoft 365-centered organizations. LinkedIn Learning is the better fit for learners and teams wanting expert course content.

  • Microsoft Viva Learning fits best

    Microsoft 365-centered organizations

  • LinkedIn Learning fits best

    Learners and teams wanting expert course content

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft Viva Learning 9.1/10 Visit ↗ LinkedIn Learning 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #2 in Learning Experience Platforms #3 in Learning Experience Platforms
Best for Microsoft 365-centered organizations Learners and teams wanting expert course content
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $4/user/mo $379.88/seat/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Live chat, Tickets
Integrations 12 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Viva Learning 4/6 · LinkedIn Learning 0/6
Multi-source content ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Personalized paths ✓ (best) Not checked yet
AI recommendations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile apps ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SCORM support Not checked yet Not checked yet
xAPI support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Content formats Multi-format Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Aggregates LMS, provider, Microsoft 365, and organization-owned content
  • Creates learning paths, academies, collections, and featured content
  • Connects learning to Teams sharing, assignments, and completion tracking
  • Expert-led courses span business, technology, and creative subjects
  • Mixed formats, assessments, certificates, and downloadable exercise files
  • Mobile apps support offline course and video viewing
Cons
  • Annual billing applies to the listed starting plan
  • Premium content connections and administration require a paid license
  • Its ecosystem fit is narrower outside Microsoft environments
  • No free plan is available
  • Individual access is bundled with eligible LinkedIn Premium subscriptions
  • Organization pricing requires contacting sales
Our verdict

Microsoft Viva Learning is a learning experience platform for organizations that want workplace training brought into Microsoft Teams. It combines content from Microsoft, connected learning providers, learning management systems, and…

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LinkedIn Learning is an online course marketplace for individuals, professionals, teams, and organizations. Its catalog covers business, technology, and creative subjects through expert-led courses in video, audio, and text formats.…

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  1. Microsoft Viva LearningLearning Experience Platforms 9.1Paid
  2. LinkedIn LearningLearning Experience Platforms 9.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Microsoft Viva Learning — where it wins

    • Aggregates LMS, provider, Microsoft 365, and organization-owned content
    • Creates learning paths, academies, collections, and featured content
    • Connects learning to Teams sharing, assignments, and completion tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual billing applies to the listed starting plan
    • Premium content connections and administration require a paid license
    • Its ecosystem fit is narrower outside Microsoft environments

  • LinkedIn Learning — where it wins

    • Expert-led courses span business, technology, and creative subjects
    • Mixed formats, assessments, certificates, and downloadable exercise files
    • Mobile apps support offline course and video viewing

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Individual access is bundled with eligible LinkedIn Premium subscriptions
    • Organization pricing requires contacting sales
  • Microsoft Viva Learning9.1/10 · Paid

    A Microsoft 365-centered learning hub with provider aggregation, paths, and recommendations.

    Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →
  • LinkedIn Learning9.0/10 · Paid

    A broad expert-led learning library with strong mobile access and organizational integrations.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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