Relias vs HealthStream Learning Center

Relias6.8Visit HealthStream Learning Center6.6Visit

Higher score Relias #7 in Healthcare LMS 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Relias

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HealthStream Learning Center #8 in Healthcare LMS 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit HealthStream

• Relias fits best

  Healthcare compliance and competency training

• HealthStream Learning Center fits best

  Hospitals managing required workforce training

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Side by side

Feature	Relias 6.8/10 Visit ↗	HealthStream Learning Center 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.8	6.6
Ranking	#7 in Healthcare LMS	#8 in Healthcare LMS
Best for	Healthcare compliance and competency training	Hospitals managing required workforce training
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Phone, Docs	Community · 24/7
Integrations	5 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Relias 0/4 · HealthStream Learning Center 0/4
Healthcare course library	Not published	Not published
SCORM support	Not published	Not published
Accreditation tracking	Not published	Not published
Mobile learning	Not published	Not published
Specs
Learner capacity	Not published	Not published
Deployment	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Role-based assignments connect training to healthcare roles and requirements. Competency assessments, compliance tracking, and real-time reporting work together. HRIS integrations support Paycor, AlayaCare, UKG, and other systems.	Tracks required training, completion, and regulatory adherence Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning delivery Connects with HRIS, EHR, scheduling, and credentialing systems
Cons	Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than a listed self-service plan. Healthcare specialization may exceed the needs of general-purpose training teams. Support is centered on phone assistance and documentation.	Pricing requires contacting sales Cloud deployment is the listed option Listed support channels are limited to community
Our verdict	Relias is a cloud-based learning and workforce enablement platform for healthcare and human services organizations. It serves hospitals, post-acute and long-term care providers, behavioral and community health organizations, home care… Read the review →	Hospitals and health systems can use HealthStream Learning Center to assign workforce training, monitor completion, and support regulatory adherence. It serves education, human resources, compliance, and clinical teams, covering clinical… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Relias — where it wins

  • Role-based assignments connect training to healthcare roles and requirements.
  • Competency assessments, compliance tracking, and real-time reporting work together.
  • HRIS integrations support Paycor, AlayaCare, UKG, and other systems.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than a listed self-service plan.
  • Healthcare specialization may exceed the needs of general-purpose training teams.
  • Support is centered on phone assistance and documentation.

• HealthStream Learning Center — where it wins

  • Tracks required training, completion, and regulatory adherence
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning delivery
  • Connects with HRIS, EHR, scheduling, and credentialing systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Cloud deployment is the listed option
  • Listed support channels are limited to community

• Relias6.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A healthcare-focused LMS for compliance, competency, and workforce training.

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• HealthStream Learning Center6.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A healthcare-focused LMS for required training, compliance tracking, and certification management.

  Visit HealthStreamFull verdict →