Australian AI course generator with a built-in LMS, an AI tutor inside each course and automated grading, with a free plan.

Absorb LMS AI features and pricing (October 2026)
Canadian learning platform for internal and external training with Absorb Aura AI agents for course creation, learner help and admin tasks.
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The vendor does not publish prices; quotes and trial access via form, as of September 2026.
What is Absorb LMS?
Absorb LMS is a learning management system for internal staff training and external customer or partner education, used by midsize and large organizations, with a set of AI agents called Absorb Aura for course creation, learner support and administration.
Absorb Software Inc. is based in Calgary, Canada. The company states that 2,900 or more customers and 34 million users work with Absorb. Besides the LMS core with courses, learning paths, reports and e-commerce for course sales, the platform offers Absorb Skills for skills-based learning paths and integrations with tools such as Microsoft Teams. The Aura agents Create, Learn and Admin Assist are generally available; the product page does not say whether they cost extra. A role-play agent and an MCP connector were listed as coming soon in September 2026. It fits organizations with a training team and several hundred learners or more.
Absorb LMS AI features and use cases
- Creates courses from existing materialAura Create converts documents, prompts or files from SharePoint and OneDrive into course outlines and materials. Training teams turn existing company content into courses without starting from scratch.
- Helps learners in the flow of workAura Learn provides micro-learning, quick refreshers and on-the-spot answers inside Absorb, Microsoft Teams and a Chrome extension, and recommends content based on preferences. Employees find help where they already work.
- Supports administratorsAura Admin Assist answers questions about platform setup and configuration and generates progress reports and learner data analysis. Admins spend less time searching documentation or building reports by hand.
- Suggests upskilling pathsAbsorb Skills creates personalized learning paths based on skills. HR and L&D teams can connect training offers to the skills the company needs.
What sets Absorb LMS apart
- Covers internal training and external customer or partner education, including e-commerce for course sales.
- The learner agent also works in Microsoft Teams and as a Chrome extension, outside the LMS itself.
- Compliance page lists SOC 2 Type II, WCAG 2.1 accessibility and support for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 e-signatures.
Where Absorb LMS is strongest
Absorb Software Inc. is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Questions to ask before you buy Absorb LMS
Ask for the hosting region and a data processing agreement: the privacy policy says data may be processed in Canada, the US, Australia, the UK and the EEA, and the pages we checked in September 2026 list no subprocessors. Prices are only available on request. The skills and progress analytics can evaluate individual learners, so involve privacy and employee representatives where required.
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Questions about Absorb LMS
Are the Absorb Aura agents an extra cost?
The Aura product page lists Aura Create, Aura Learn and Aura Admin Assist as available but says nothing about pricing. Ask for this in the quote.
Can I test Absorb LMS?
Yes. Absorb offers a free trial through a request form that asks for company size and location. Trial length is not stated on the page.
Which certifications does Absorb hold?
The compliance page states that Absorb completed a SOC 2 Type II examination. It also lists GDPR, WCAG 2.1, 21 CFR Part 11 and PCI compliance.
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