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Head-to-head · Learning Experience Platforms

Microsoft Viva Learning vs Rise Up LXP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Microsoft Viva Learning #2 in Learning Experience Platforms 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Microsoft
Rise Up LXP #8 in Learning Experience Platforms 8.2/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Rise Up

Microsoft Viva Learning leads on 0 checks, Rise Up LXP on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
  • Free trialonly Rise Up LXP
  • Most featuresRise Up LXP · 6 of 6

Microsoft Viva Learning scores higher on our rubric for learning experience platforms: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Microsoft Viva Learning is the better fit for microsoft 365-centered organizations. Rise Up LXP is the better fit for organizations needing adaptive blended learning.

  • Microsoft Viva Learning fits best

    Microsoft 365-centered organizations

  • Rise Up LXP fits best

    Organizations needing adaptive blended learning

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft Viva Learning 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Rise Up LXP 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.2
Ranking #2 in Learning Experience Platforms #8 in Learning Experience Platforms
Best for Microsoft 365-centered organizations Organizations needing adaptive blended learning
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $4/user/mo —
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR GDPR, ISO 27001
Integrations 12 integrations 350+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Viva Learning 4/6 · Rise Up LXP 6/6
Multi-source content ✓ ✓
Personalized paths ✓ ✓
AI recommendations ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
SCORM support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
xAPI support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Content formats Multi-format Multi-format
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
  • Adaptive paths and recommendations based on learner needs
  • Blended, offline mobile, social and reinforcement features
  • Teams, Slack, HR, content and business-system integrations
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
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Broad feature coverage may exceed narrow learning needs
  • Advanced capabilities are tied to a tailored tier
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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Rise Up LXP is a SaaS learning experience platform for organisations and training providers, with a focus on workforce development and organisations with more than 300 learners. It brings together personalised recommendations, adaptive…

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  1. Microsoft Viva LearningLearning Experience Platforms 9.1Paid
  2. Rise Up LXPLearning Experience Platforms 8.2Pricing on request · 30-day trial

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

  • Rise Up LXP — where it wins

    • Adaptive paths and recommendations based on learner needs
    • Blended, offline mobile, social and reinforcement features
    • Teams, Slack, HR, content and business-system integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Broad feature coverage may exceed narrow learning needs
    • Advanced capabilities are tied to a tailored tier
  • Microsoft Viva Learning9.1/10 · Paid

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

    Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →
  • Rise Up LXP8.2/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad LXP for adaptive, blended learning across workforce systems and channels.

    Visit Rise UpFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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