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Head-to-head · Hospitality LMS

TalentLMS vs Continu

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score TalentLMS #3 in Hospitality LMS 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from $119/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit TalentLMS
Continu #7 in Hospitality LMS 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Continu

TalentLMS leads on 1 check, Continu on 0, and 2 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 scoreTalentLMS · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly TalentLMS

TalentLMS scores higher on our rubric for hospitality lms: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

TalentLMS offers free plan; Continu doesn't.

TalentLMS is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting a full LMS. Continu is the better fit for mid-market hospitality learning teams.

  • TalentLMS fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting a full LMS

  • Continu fits best

    Mid-market hospitality learning teams

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Side by side

Feature TalentLMS 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Continu 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.2
Ranking #3 in Hospitality LMS #7 in Hospitality LMS
Best for Budget-conscious teams wanting a full LMS Mid-market hospitality learning teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan · paid from $119/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 17 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TalentLMS 1/6 · Continu 1/6
SCORM support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Course authoring Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Compliance tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Certification tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Single sign-on ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum learners Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports up to 5 active users and 10 active courses indefinitely.
  • Supports SCORM 1.2, xAPI, and cmi5, plus custom completion certificates.
  • Native iOS and Android apps support offline learning.
  • Build courses, tracks, assessments, and completion certificates in one LMS
  • Create branded external portals with custom domains and styling
  • Automate enrollments and assignments; support SCORM and xAPI content
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to 5 active users and 10 active courses.
  • Core includes only 1 branch; additional branches start with higher tiers.
  • Custom reports and learning paths are reserved for Grow and Pro.
  • No free plan; pricing requires contacting sales
  • API access and webhooks are limited to the Enterprise plan
  • Several external-audience features require Professional or higher
Our verdict

TalentLMS is a cloud learning management system for organizations training employees, customers, partners, and other audiences. Hospitality teams can use it to create and deliver courses, assess learners, issue certificates, and organize…

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Continu is a cloud-based learning management and enablement platform for organizations educating employees, customers, and partners. Hospitality learning teams can use it for staff onboarding and development as well as customer or partner…

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  1. TalentLMSHospitality LMS 9.0Free plan · paid from $119/mo
  2. ContinuHospitality LMS 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TalentLMS — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 5 active users and 10 active courses indefinitely.
    • Supports SCORM 1.2, xAPI, and cmi5, plus custom completion certificates.
    • Native iOS and Android apps support offline learning.

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to 5 active users and 10 active courses.
    • Core includes only 1 branch; additional branches start with higher tiers.
    • Custom reports and learning paths are reserved for Grow and Pro.

  • Continu — where it wins

    • Build courses, tracks, assessments, and completion certificates in one LMS
    • Create branded external portals with custom domains and styling
    • Automate enrollments and assignments; support SCORM and xAPI content

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; pricing requires contacting sales
    • API access and webhooks are limited to the Enterprise plan
    • Several external-audience features require Professional or higher
  • TalentLMS9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $119/mo

    A full-featured LMS with a free plan and monthly tiers starting at $119.

    Visit TalentLMSFull verdict →
  • Continu8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A feature-rich LMS for hospitality teams running internal and external learning programs.

    Visit ContinuFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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