A TalentLMS & eFront alternative without the enterprise paywall
TalentLMS (from $119 a month) and eFront (by quote), both by Epignosis, scale with your plan: user brackets, branch caps and AI credits rise with each tier, unlimited branches need an Enterprise plan from 1,000 users, and eFront's on-premise control comes with a bespoke quote. Continuum Learn includes every feature on every plan from £49 a month, billed on active learners, with a UK team you can talk to.
No setup fees · No long-term lock-in · Up to 40% off for non-profits
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- White-label branding & your own domain
- Groups, cohorts & roles
- Live events & webinars
- AI course creation
- Sell courses & memberships
TalentLMS or eFront: which is better, and is there an alternative?
TalentLMS and eFront are both made by Epignosis. TalentLMS is the self-serve cloud LMS, priced in US dollars from $119 a month (Core, 1–40 users) to $449 a month (Pro, 1–100 users, plus $6 per additional user), with the number of branches capped per plan and unlimited branches on Enterprise, which starts at 1,000 users. eFront is the enterprise option: on-premises or private-cloud hosting, access to the source code and granular security controls, sold by demo and quote.
For membership bodies, trade associations and non-profits that need neither on-premises hosting nor a 1,000-user Enterprise plan, Continuum Learn includes branding, your own domain, unlimited groups, live streaming, payments, SSO and UK support on every plan from £49 a month.
Read the full TalentLMS vs eFront comparison“Enterprise” shouldn't mean “pay more to unlock the basics”
TalentLMS and eFront are capable products — we're not pretending otherwise — and TalentLMS has become more generous: a custom domain, branding removal, single sign-on, automations and live chat support now start on Core, its first paid plan. What still climbs is the price per user bracket, the number of branches (1, 3 or 15 below Enterprise), AI credits and onboarding. eFront sits above it as the quote-based enterprise edition, with on-premise hosting and source-code access.
We took the opposite approach. Every Continuum Learn plan ships with the full feature set — the visual course builder, AI authoring, live events, course sales, custom branding and groups. The only thing that scales with your plan is the number of learners. You're never locked out of a feature because of the tier you're on, and you're never quoted a different price for the same software.
Included on every plan, whatever your size
The things that scale with the plan or sit behind a quote elsewhere. With Continuum Learn they're standard from £49 a month.
White-label branding & your own domain
Your colours, logo, fonts and a custom domain (learn.yourorg.org) on every plan, including the smallest.
Groups, cohorts & roles
Organise learners into groups and branches, assign roles, run bulk enrolment and pre-approved domains — without per-tier caps on how many you can create.
Live events & webinars
Stream live to large audiences and auto-record replays, built in. Elsewhere this is typically a third-party integration or paid add-on.
AI course creation
Turn a topic — or a PDF, PowerPoint or Word document, figures included — into a structured course with AI on every plan, not held back for a premium tier.
Sell courses & memberships
Built-in Stripe payments, bundles, subscriptions and landing pages so you can monetise from day one, without moving up a plan.
Real human support
A named team that answers — usually the same day — on every plan. Support isn't a tier you buy your way into.
Side by side
How the things organisations actually ask us about line up.
Updated 26 October 2026 from talentlms.com/prices and efrontlearning.com; TalentLMS prices are in US dollars as displayed, and annual billing saves 20%. TalentLMS now includes a custom domain, branding removal and single sign-on from its Core plan; earlier versions of this page said these sat on higher tiers. Both products are made by Epignosis. Vendors change their plans, so always confirm current terms on their own sites before deciding.
When they might be the better fit
We'd rather you choose well than choose us. TalentLMS and eFront are strong in places, and it's worth being honest about it.
Very large, procurement-led rollouts
If you need on-premise hosting, deep custom development and a formal enterprise procurement process, eFront is purpose-built for that. We're cloud, and proudly simpler.
Off-the-shelf course libraries
TalentLMS offers TalentLibrary, a ready-made content library, as an add-on on every plan. If you want pre-built compliance courses rather than building your own, factor that in.
A free plan for very small teams
TalentLMS has a free plan for up to 5 users and 10 courses. Our free trial is time-limited, so for a tiny team that will not grow, a free plan may be enough.
Common questions
Is Continuum Learn really cheaper than TalentLMS or eFront?
Usually, for small and mid-sized organisations. TalentLMS is priced by user bracket in US dollars: Core from $119 a month for 1–40 users, Grow from $229 and Pro from $449 plus $6 per additional user, with 20% off annual plans for registered non-profits. Continuum Learn starts at £49 a month for up to 50 active learners with every feature included and up to 40% off for non-profits. eFront is quote-based, so a like-for-like comparison means a sales call with Epignosis.
Can I move my existing courses over?
Yes. We support SCORM 1.2 and 2004 import and export, and our team will help you migrate existing content and learners as part of onboarding.
Do I lose features on a smaller plan?
No. The visual builder, AI authoring, live events, course sales, branding and groups are on every plan. The only thing that scales is the number of active learners.
Do you offer non-profit pricing?
Yes — registered charities and non-profits receive significant discounts, up to 40%. Talk to us about your organisation and we'll find a fair model.
See the difference for yourself
Book a personalised demo, or start a free trial and explore the full platform — every feature, no tier locked.