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Head-to-head · Learning Experience Platforms

Microsoft Viva Learning vs Valamis

  • 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
Valamis #5 in Learning Experience Platforms 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Valamis

Microsoft Viva Learning leads on 0 checks, Valamis 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
  • Most featuresValamis · 6 of 6

Microsoft Viva Learning scores higher on our rubric for learning experience platforms: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Microsoft Viva Learning is the better fit for microsoft 365-centered organizations. Valamis is the better fit for enterprises needing compliance and skills depth.

  • Microsoft Viva Learning fits best

    Microsoft 365-centered organizations

  • Valamis fits best

    Enterprises needing compliance and skills depth

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Side by side

Feature Microsoft Viva Learning 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Valamis 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Learning Experience Platforms #5 in Learning Experience Platforms
Best for Microsoft 365-centered organizations Enterprises needing compliance and skills depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $4/user/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Phone · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 12 integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Viva Learning 4/6 · Valamis 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
  • Compliance tracking, certification expiry alerts, and audit-ready reporting
  • AI-assisted authoring, recommendations, summaries, quizzes, and translations
  • Skills mapping, blended learning, offline mobile access, and xAPI/LRS support
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 contacting sales
  • No free plan is available
  • Standard agreements run for three years
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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Valamis is a cloud-based enterprise LMS with learning experience platform capabilities, for organizations training employees, customers, or partners. It brings together learning management, personalized paths, content authoring, skills…

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  1. Microsoft Viva LearningLearning Experience Platforms 9.1Paid
  2. ValamisLearning Experience Platforms 8.7Pricing on request

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

  • Valamis — where it wins

    • Compliance tracking, certification expiry alerts, and audit-ready reporting
    • AI-assisted authoring, recommendations, summaries, quizzes, and translations
    • Skills mapping, blended learning, offline mobile access, and xAPI/LRS support

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • No free plan is available
    • Standard agreements run for three years
  • Microsoft Viva Learning9.1/10 · Paid

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

    Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →
  • Valamis8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    An enterprise LMS with LXP capabilities and strong compliance and skills depth, priced through sales.

    Visit ValamisFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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