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For over a decade now, I\u2019ve been involved in various aspects of online training. During this time, I\u2019ve tried different LMS platforms to manage and facilitate online learning.<\/p>\n

ProProfs Training Maker and 360Learning are two excellent LMS with which I\u2019ve had first-hand experience in my previous roles as a corporate trainer and a course developer. So, I can give you an honest and unbiased comparison of ProProfs Training Maker vs. 360Learning.<\/p>\n

In this exhaustive comparison, you\u2019ll find all you need to know to compare these two top e-learning tools and make up your mind.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive in, starting with a quick overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Parameter<\/th>ProProfs Training Maker<\/th>360Learning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Hosting<\/td>Cloud-based<\/td>Cloud-based<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pricing<\/td>Forever free for up to 10 learners. <\/b> Paid plan starts at $1.99\/learner\/month<\/a> for large teams. <\/td>Starts at $8\/registered user\/month for up to 100 users\/month. Custom pricing for higher plans.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Learner & Admin Interface<\/td>Simple and user-friendly interface that lets you create, deliver, track, and analyze courses and tests quickly and easily.<\/td>Modern and intuitive interface that lets you provide engaging and collaborative learning experiences.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course & Test Creation<\/td>Comprehensive and robust course and test creation tool that lets you create courses and tests from scratch or using ready-made templates. You can add multimedia, quizzes, presentations, surveys, polls, certificates, gamification, and interactive media to your courses.<\/td>Collaborative course and test creation tool that lets you involve subject matter experts, learners, and managers in the design and delivery of courses and tests. You can add videos, assignments, feedback, gamification, and more to your courses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automation<\/td>Automated enrollment, reminders, notifications, compliance, grading, certification, reporting, and quiz feedback to simplify and streamline the training process.<\/td>Automated course optimization, tracking, reporting, and A\/B testing features that enhance and measure the training effectiveness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Customization<\/td>White-labeling, branding, logo, themes, fonts, styles, certificate customization, and personalized learning paths.<\/td>Custom designs, colors, logos, domains, languages, and certificate customization features.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Privacy & Security<\/td>SSL encryption, password protection of courses, single sign-on (SSO), privacy settings, security controls, anti-cheating test settings, exam proctoring, data backup, GDPR compliance, and state-of-the-art cloud infrastructure.<\/td>SSL encryption, SSO integration, data protection, privacy settings, security controls, data backup, and GDPR compliance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
User Management<\/td>Virtual classrooms, multiple instructor roles, permissions, groups, bulk invitations & shared folders. Create groups by role, department, or location.<\/td>Virtual classrooms, multiple instructor roles, permissions, and groups.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gamification & Interactivity<\/td>Badges, points, rewards, leaderboards, levels, brain games, course discussions, learning paths, and live chat to increase learner engagement and motivation.<\/td>Levels, leaderboards, achievements, challenge modes, feedback, peer reviews, course discussions, and live chat to foster learner collaboration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integrations<\/td>Seamlessly connects with email marketing tools, CRMs, HRIS, WordPress, SCORM\/xAPI, Azure Active Directory, and many more.<\/td>Integrates with various content providers, HCM systems, content creation tools, and workflow tools.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reporting<\/td>Provides detailed AI reports and analytics on individual and group learning progress, quiz performance, completion rates, scores, feedback, and more.<\/td>Provides advanced reports and analytics on learner engagement, satisfaction, retention, skills gap analysis, and more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mobile-Friendliness<\/td>Learners can access courses and tests on any device or browser with full responsiveness.<\/td>Supports responsive design and offers a mobile app.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social Learning<\/td>Facilitates social learning through discussion boards, videoconferencing, social media integration, and Google Drive & Dropbox integration.<\/td>Enables social learning through live Q&A, peer feedback loop, and team challenges.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support<\/td>24\/7 email, live chat, and phone support, online help center, FAQs, tutorials, videos, and how-to blog posts.<\/td>Email support, online help center, on-demand webinars, and product guide.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

<\/span>ProProfs Training Maker vs 360Learning: Comparison on 13 Key Parameters<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

To make this comparison as fair and objective as possible, I did a test run of each feature under comparison and used various sources of information to support my evaluation. These sources included software review sites, user opinions, and peer feedback.<\/p>\n

1. Learner & Admin Interface<\/b><\/h3>\n

A well-crafted interface not only enhances the visual appeal but also significantly influences user engagement and navigation. It sets the tone for the entire learning journey, ensuring learners and administrators can easily access and leverage the features and resources available within the LMS.<\/p>\n

Plus, an excellent interface on the learner side simplifies the learning curve, making it easier for learners to focus on the content and interactions that matter most.<\/p>\n

ProProfs Training Maker<\/h4>\n

Based on what I have experienced, ProProfs Training Maker has a clean and simple-to-navigate admin interface, with an easy-to-use course editor and dashboards providing ready access to courses, users, classrooms, and reports.<\/p>\n

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ProProfs\u2019 learner interface is user-friendly and appealing and makes for a great learning experience. Plus, it\u2019s also highly flexible. I can adjust the colors, fonts, and layout of the interface to suit our brand.<\/p>\n

Likewise, I can make custom menus and tabs to make the interface more user-friendly.<\/p>\n

360Learning<\/h4>\n

360Learning has a drag-and-drop course editor, with cheat sheets that I found handy to guide me through the course creation process. The dashboards are well-organized and make it easy to manage courses and users and track learner progress.<\/p>\n

360Learning\u2019s learner interface is attractive and interactive, with a social network-like feed that shows the latest courses, comments, and reactions.<\/p>\n

Learners also get a personalized dashboard that displays their progress, achievements, recommendations, and notifications.<\/p>\n

\"360Learning<\/p>\n

Winner<\/h4>\n

While I found ProProfs Training Maker\u2019s interface more user-friendly on both the admin and learner side, 360Learning has a more appealing design and layout that fosters collaboration. Overall, I would say it\u2019s a tie on this comparison parameter, with both tools getting a 9 out of 10.<\/p>\n

2. Course & Test Creation<\/b><\/h3>\n

The ability to create courses and tests within an LMS is akin to handing content creators a powerful palette to design and deliver tailored learning experiences.<\/p>\n

This feature empowers educators and trainers to structure and present information in a manner that aligns precisely with their objectives.<\/p>\n

It facilitates the development of engaging and effective training modules<\/a>, enabling them to cater to diverse learning styles and preferences.<\/p>\n

ProProfs Training Maker<\/h4>\n

ProProfs Training Maker lets you create courses and tests using various methods. You can upload your existing materials, such as PowerPoint presentations, videos, and PDFs, and transform them into online courses.<\/p>\n

\"ProProfs<\/p>\n

You can also use pre-uploaded and ready-made courses<\/a> or create courses from scratch using the course editor.<\/p>\n

Similarly, you can add quizzes, assessments, and surveys to your courses to test learners\u2019 knowledge and gather feedback.<\/p>\n

The ProProfs\u2019 course library houses a wide range of courses on various topics, such as leadership, employee skills, compliance, and sexual harassment. The video courses hosted by subject-matter experts are well-designed, interactive, and easy to follow.<\/p>\n

360Learning<\/h4>\n

With 360Learning, I could create and deliver engaging courses and tests in a collaborative way. I could use ready-made templates or build my own courses from scratch using the easy-to-use course builder.<\/p>\n

The course builder lets you add various types of activities, such as documents, cheat sheets, questions, and recordings. You can also embed web content, provide feedback, and reuse existing content.<\/p>\n

\"360Learning<\/p>\n

360Learning also allows you to design assessments and quizzes with different question types and correct answers checklists. You can create instructor-led training courses or self-paced learning paths for your learners.<\/p>\n

Winner<\/h4>\n

Both ProProfs Training Maker and 360Learning offer amazing course creation functionalities. However, 360Learning offers more content types than ProProfs Training Maker, such as scenarios and simulations.<\/p>\n

So, 360Learning has an edge over ProProfs Training Maker in this aspect and gets a 10. Not far behind, ProProfs gets a 9.<\/p>\n

Watch: How to Create an Online Course<\/strong>
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