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LearnUpon vs Skilljar (2026): which should you pick?

As of Nov 13, 2026, LearnUpon and Skilljar share a 2.0 GPA, neither has a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on which features you need.

Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA

They get the same grade on all five counts.

Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.

LearnUpon

LMS for employee, customer and member training, priced by quote

Paid
Full detailslearnupon.com

Skilljar

External LMS for customer and partner training academies

Paid
Full detailsskilljar.com

Which one is for you

Pick LearnUpon if

  • Fits if you train 100 or more employees, partners or customers
  • Works for teams that use Salesforce or HubSpot

Look elsewhere if

  • Skip it if you want a listed price, as none is published
  • Not for you if you have fewer than 100 users, which the vendor says is not a fit
  • Not for you if you need on-premise or HIPAA-regulated data, per the vendor
  • Watch out: white labelling, group branding and eCommerce are tied to Enterprise

Pick Skilljar if

  • Fits if you train customers or partners and need certificates and reporting
  • Works for software firms with a CRM and support desk to connect

Look elsewhere if

  • Not for you if you want a price before a sales call, as every plan says Let's talk pricing
  • Pricey if you add on: content syndication starts at $10k and the Data Connector at $25k
  • Skip it if you train your own staff, since the page aims at external audiences
  • Watch out: the fee per active learner falls with volume, so small programs pay the most per head

How we grade them

2.0GPALearnUponFair2.0GPASkilljarFair
Value for money
CNo price is published, so this sits in the middle by default. An account executive recommends a package after a demo.
CNo price is published. Cost is an annual plan plus a per-learner fee, and add-ons start at $10k, so we put it in the middle with no number to check.
Free plan and trial
FNo free plan and no trial are on record.
FNo free plan or trial is listed on the pricing page.
Features
BThree audience packages, SCORM and xAPI, AI features, branding and commerce, with support included. The listing shows no gap in the core job.
BBranded academy, certificates, selling training, reporting, automations, live sessions, API and SSO. The listing shows no gap in the core job for external training.
Ease of use
CNo store rating is on record, and a demo comes before any use.
CNo store rating on record, and building an academy means setting up content and branding.
Platforms and integrations
BWeb, with HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier and Go1 on the list. No app is listed.
BWeb, with an API and integrations such as Salesforce, Gainsight, Zoom, Webex and Zendesk.
Best forcorporate training for 100+ usersa training academy for customers and partners

The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: LearnUpon and Skilljar. How we grade

Where they differ

    In commonWebPublic APIReportsOnline courses

    At a glance

    LearnUponSkilljar
    PricingPaidPaid
    Starts atNot publishedNot published
    Free planNoneNone
    Free trialNone listedNone listed
    Web
    Made byLearnUponSkilljar
    Price read fromNot confirmedNot confirmed
    CheckedNov 13, 2026Nov 13, 2026

    Worth knowing

    LearnUpon

    • No prices are published; an account executive recommends a package after a demo.
    • The vendor says it is not a fit for fewer than 100 users, on-premise needs or HIPAA-regulated data.
    • The vendor says K-12 and higher-education student audiences are not ideal for it.
    • White labelling, group branding and eCommerce are tied to the Enterprise plan.

    Skilljar

    • No price is published: every plan says 'Let's talk pricing', so cost can only be learned from sales.
    • The price has two parts: an annual plan plus a fee per active learner per year, and the per-learner rate falls as volume rises.
    • Content syndication starts at $10k, the Data Connector at $25k and a five-language pack at $10k, as add-ons.
    • Aimed at external audiences (customers and partners); the page does not position it for employee training.

    Key features

    LearnUpon

    Three audience packages
    LearnUpon for Employees starts at 100 users, for Customer Education at 300 users and for Associations at 150 users.
    SCORM and xAPI
    Supports SCORM and xAPI content, with learning journeys, certification and re-certification, assignments and exams.
    AI features
    The comparison table lists an AI assistant called Ask Lia, AI-powered assessments and a reporting MCP connection.
    Integrations
    HRIS, HubSpot, Salesforce, webinar and Zapier integrations, plus two-way API access and webhooks, vary by package.
    Branding and commerce
    Custom branding is listed, and group branding, white labelling and eCommerce are tied to the Enterprise plan for customer education.
    Support included
    Every plan comes with an implementation consultant, customer success and 24/7 technical support.

    Skilljar

    Branded academy
    Academy sites use custom themes and a low-code page builder, with HTML and CSS available for teams that want to go further. Essentials includes one site, Professional two, Enterprise three.
    Certificates and certifications
    Completion certificates, proctored exams and accredited certifications, with integrations named for LinkedIn, Credly, Accredible and Caveon.
    Selling training
    Courses, paths, subscriptions or training credits can be sold, with promo codes and Stripe, PayPal and Salesforce integrations named on the home page.
    Reporting and benchmarks
    Custom and scheduled reports on enrollments and engagement, benchmarks against other Skilljar customers, and training data that can be sent to Salesforce.
    Automations and live sessions
    Automated learner emails for registrations, reminders, completions and group assignments, plus virtual instructor-led training through Zoom, Webex and GoTo.
    API and SSO
    A REST API and learner single sign-on come with every plan. Admin SSO and content syndication to customers' own LMSs start at the Professional plan.

    Plans

    LearnUpon

    Pricing could not be confirmed. See learnupon.com.

    Skilljar

    Pricing could not be confirmed. See skilljar.com.

    Common questions

    Which is cheaper, LearnUpon or Skilljar?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, LearnUpon has no price we could confirm, and Skilljar has no price we could confirm.

    Which has a free plan, LearnUpon or Skilljar?

    As of Nov 13, 2026, neither LearnUpon nor Skilljar has a free plan.

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    How this page was made

    • The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
    • The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
    • Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
    • The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.
    How we review and grade