Workademy vs 360Learning
Which AI-Powered LMS is Right for Your Team?
Both Workademy and 360Learning offer AI-powered course creation and modern LMS features. But here's the critical difference: 360Learning's AI generates basic course outlines quickly. Workademy's AI creates pedagogically sound courses using backward design and professional instructional design principles.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Workademy | 360Learning |
|---|---|---|
| AI Course Creation | ✅ Claude (instructional design) | ⚠️ Azure OpenAI (basic) |
| Backward Design Methodology | ✅ Yes (SMART outcomes) | ❌ No |
| Business Goal Alignment | ✅ Built into AI prompting | ⚠️ Mentioned but not tied to activities |
| Course Quality | ✅ Professional instructional design | ⚠️ Surface-level content |
| Analytics & Reporting | ✅ Deep, exportable | ❌ Limited (75% negative reviews) |
| Setup Time | ✅ 2-4 weeks | ❌ 7-14 weeks |
| Pricing (200 users) | ✅ €3,600/year | ❌ ~$19,200/year |
| Best For | SMEs 50-750 employees | Enterprises 1,000+ |
AI Features: Quality Over Speed
Both platforms claim "5x faster course creation." But speed means nothing if the course doesn't achieve learning outcomes.
360Learning's AI Approach
- Basic prompting (objective + target audience)
- Generates generic course outlines
- Surface-level content
- ❌ No explicit SMART learning outcomes
- Info + quizzes format (flat delivery)
Workademy's AI Approach
- ✅ Business Goals (reinforced throughout)
- ✅ SMART Learning Outcomes
- ✅ Acquired Abilities (measurable)
- ✅ Learner Profile (age, background, time)
- ✅ Full instructional flow
- ✅ PDF upload capability
Real Example: Time Management for Project Managers
We created the same course in both platforms. Here's what we found:
| Criteria | 360Learning | Workademy |
|---|---|---|
| Business Goal Alignment | ⚠️ Mentioned at top but not tied to activities | ✅ Clearly stated and reinforced in multiple places |
| Learning Outcomes (SMART) | ❌ Not explicitly listed as SMART | ✅ Embedded SMART targets: "reduce idle time by 30%," "3 core activities blocked per day" |
| Content Depth | ⚠️ Moderate—covers techniques but stays surface-level | ✅ Deep and practical—root causes, step-by-step, real metrics |
| Instructional Design | ⚠️ Info + quizzes; mostly flat delivery | ✅ Full flow: explanation → examples → questions → strategies |
| Use of AI Tools | ❌ Only lists tools (Toggl, Asana) | ✅ Applies techniques (Pomodoro, Time Blocking) contextually |
| Tone & Personalization | ⚠️ Neutral-professional, lacks connection | ✅ Friendly-professional, encouraging ("be patient with yourself") |
Why This Matters for Your Business
If your AI-generated course doesn't achieve learning outcomes, you've wasted time—not saved it.
360Learning's Impact
- ✅ Fast generation
- ⚠️ Generic content
- ❌ Weak goal alignment
- ❌ Surface-level design
Workademy's Impact
- ✅ Fast generation
- ✅ Content aligned to goals
- ✅ SMART outcomes
- ✅ Professional design
- Employees actually apply what they learned
- Training effectiveness is measurable
- ROI is provable (30% reduction, not "X completions")
Analytics: Where Workademy Wins Big
This is the second major differentiator between the two platforms.
360Learning's Analytics Problem:
According to G2 reviews:
- 75% negative sentiment on reporting capabilities
- Described as "not flexible," "unclear," "too basic"
- No PDF export for reports
- Can't view individual quiz scores on dashboard
- Difficult to derive meaningful insights
"The reporting tool is not very flexible, and the reports are unclear. Too bad there is no reporting summary available in PDF format."
Workademy's Analytics:
- Deep analytics at course and learner levels
- Completion rates, engagement metrics, drop-off points
- Individual quiz scores and assessment results
- Exportable reports (PDF, CSV)
- Customizable dashboards
- Real-time data updates
- Tie analytics back to business goals and SMART outcomes
Pricing: The 5x Difference
Let's compare for 200 employees (a typical mid-sized company):
for up to 200 users
- ✅ All features included
- ✅ Unlimited support
- ✅ 30-day free trial
- ✅ Transparent pricing
for 200 users (estimated)
- Custom pricing
- Support varies by tier
- 30-day trial
- Quote required
Cost Comparison by Company Size:
| Company Size | Workademy | 360Learning | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 employees | €3,600/year | ~$19,200/year | €15,600 saved |
| 500 employees | €7,200/year | ~$48,000/year | €38,400 saved |
Ease of Use: Workademy is Simpler
360Learning
- 35+ reviews mention "steep learning curve"
- Implementation: 7-14 weeks
- Complex feature set (LMS + LXP + Academies)
- Tries to be everything
Workademy
- Intuitive interface
- Implementation: 2-4 weeks
- Focused, streamlined features
- Inline AI editing (OpenAI GPT-4)
- Dedicated migration specialist included
The Technology Behind the AI
Workademy
360Learning
Both are powerful AI models. The difference is how we use them:
- 360Learning: Fast generation with basic prompting
- Workademy: Professional instructional design with comprehensive prompting (business goals, SMART outcomes, learner profiles, context)
Enterprise Features: Depends on Your Size
360Learning Wins If:
- ✅ You use Workday, SAP, or UKG
- ✅ You're 1,000+ employees
- ✅ You want collaborative learning methodology
- ✅ You need advanced skills tagging
Workademy Wins If:
- ✅ You use SME-focused HRIS (Personio, HiBob, BambooHR, Deel)
- ✅ You need unlimited custom landing pages
- ✅ You want transparent pricing
- ✅ You're 50-750 employees
- ✅ You care about instructional design quality
Customer Support: Both Excel
360Learning
- ✅ 98% quality of support score on G2
- ✅ Highly responsive
- ✅ Available across all tiers
Workademy
- ✅ Unlimited support on ALL tiers
- ✅ Dedicated migration specialist included
- ✅ Email, chat, and phone support
Who Should Choose Which Platform?
Choose 360Learning if:
- ✅ You're 1,000+ employees with enterprise L&D team
- ✅ Budget isn't a concern ($20K-$50K+ annually)
- ✅ You need Workday/SAP integrations
- ✅ You want collaborative learning methodology
- ✅ Analytics and instructional design quality aren't critical
- ✅ Basic AI course generation is sufficient
Choose Workademy if:
- ✅ You're 50-750 employees (growing SME)
- ✅ Budget matters (save €15K-€38K+ annually)
- ✅ You want AI that creates pedagogically sound courses
- ✅ Analytics are important (measure against business goals)
- ✅ You want fast implementation (2-4 weeks)
- ✅ You value transparent pricing and simplicity
- ✅ Training ROI matters (provable outcomes, not just completions)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which platform has better AI for course creation?
Both use advanced AI, but Workademy's is pedagogically superior. We use Claude with backward design methodology and comprehensive prompting (business goals, SMART outcomes, learner profiles). 360Learning uses Azure OpenAI with basic prompting. Result: Workademy creates courses that achieve learning outcomes, not just cover topics.
What is backward design?
It's a professional instructional design methodology:
- Start with business goals and measurable learning outcomes
- Design assessments that measure those outcomes
- Create content that prepares learners for those assessments
- Ensure every activity ties back to business goals
Result: Courses that achieve training objectives, not just information delivery.
Is 360Learning worth the 5x higher cost?
It depends on your size and priorities:
- Yes, if you're 1,000+ employees, need Workday/SAP, and basic AI generation is enough
- No, if you're 50-750 employees, need better instructional design quality, and want to save €15K-€38K/year
Which has better analytics?
Workademy, hands down. 360Learning's analytics have 75% negative sentiment in reviews. And because Workademy courses are built with SMART outcomes, you can measure training effectiveness against business metrics (not just completions).
Which is easier to set up?
Workademy. Implementation is 2-4 weeks vs 360Learning's 7-14 weeks. Plus, our AI prompting is richer but the interface is simpler (inline AI editing with OpenAI GPT-4).
Can Workademy scale to enterprise?
Yes - Workademy supports up to 2,000+ users. But if you're 5,000+ employees needing Workday/SAP, 360Learning is better positioned.
Does faster course creation mean lower quality?
Not with Workademy. We use backward design and comprehensive AI prompting (business goals, SMART outcomes, learner profiles). You get speed AND quality. 360Learning prioritizes speed but outputs are surface-level.
What about security and compliance?
Both platforms:
- ✅ GDPR compliant
- ✅ SOC2 certified
- ✅ SSO support
- ✅ Data encryption
- ✅ EU data residency options
The Bottom Line
360Learning is an excellent platform - well-funded, feature-rich, with AI capabilities and strong enterprise customers.
But here's the reality for SMEs:
You don't need to pay 5x more for:
- ❌ Basic AI course generation (when you could have professional instructional design)
- ❌ Weak analytics (when you need to prove ROI)
- ❌ Complex implementation (when you need to launch fast)
- ❌ Enterprise integrations you don't use (Workday, SAP)
Workademy gives you:
- ✅ AI that creates pedagogically sound courses (backward design, SMART outcomes)
- ✅ Deep analytics tied to business goals
- ✅ Fast implementation (2-4 weeks)
- ✅ Transparent pricing (€3,600 vs $19,200 for 200 users)
- ✅ All the features SMEs need, none of the enterprise bloat
For growing SMEs, the choice is clear: Same AI power, better instructional design, 5x lower cost.
Honest Disclosure: This comparison was created by Workademy. We've cited real customer reviews, public data, and our own side-by-side testing (we created the same course in both platforms). We encourage you to read 360Learning reviews on G2 and Capterra, try both platforms' AI course creation, and decide based on course quality and your specific needs.
Last Updated: December 2025 | Sources: 360learning.com, G2 reviews, Capterra reviews, public pricing pages, internal testing
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