Absorb LMS vs LearnUpon:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, LearnUpon had more branded searches than Absorb LMS among learning and development platforms worldwide. LearnUpon had about 12,400 branded searches, while Absorb LMS had 5,400. LearnUpon made up 11% of all learning and development platform searches we track, and Absorb LMS accounted for 4.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about learning and development platforms, Absorb LMS appeared in four of the five answers and LearnUpon in three. Absorb LMS was mentioned before LearnUpon in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
LearnUpon, about 2 searches for every 1 for Absorb LMS
Who does AI mention more?
Absorb LMS, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, LearnUpon in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Absorb LMS, named ahead of LearnUpon in 3 of 4 answers
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Top learning and development platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Absorb LMS was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LearnUpon was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Absorb LMS was listed before LearnUpon in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
TalentLMS1st
Docebo2nd
360Learning3rd- Absorb LMS4th
- LearnUpon5th
Cornerstone OnDemand6th
Bridge–
Saba–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 360Learning5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Docebo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TalentLMS5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Absorb LMS4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- LearnUpon3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cornerstone OnDemand1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Bridge0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Saba0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about learning and development platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which learning and development platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best learning and development platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best learning and development platform for staff training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“learning and development platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee training platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Absorb LMS or LearnUpon more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Absorb LMS and LearnUpon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight learning and development platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for LearnUpon, Absorb LMS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 360Learning | Docebo | TalentLMS | LearnUpon | Cornerstone OnDemand | Absorb LMS | Bridge | Saba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.8% | 23.8% | 23.8% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.8% | 23.8% | 23.8% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.4% | 26.2% | 26.2% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.1% | 27% | 22.1% | 10.3% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.1% | 27% | 22.1% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 21% | 25.7% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 21% | 25.7% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 0.87% |
| May 2026 | 17.1% | 25.6% | 25.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 0.87% |
| Jun 2026 | 18.9% | 28.2% | 23.1% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 0.84% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.9% | 25.3% | 25.3% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 0.98% |
| Aug 2026 | 15.9% | 29.1% | 23.8% | 11% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.1% | 24.1% | 24.1% | 11% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
How has the Absorb LMS and LearnUpon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- LearnUpon was ahead of Absorb LMS in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Absorb LMS’s share of searches among learning and development platforms worldwide moved from 5.8% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LearnUpon’s share of searches among learning and development platforms worldwide moved from 10.9% to 11%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.2K to 12.4K.
How did search popularity change for learning and development platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Absorb LMS lost share of searches among learning and development platforms worldwide, from 5.8% to 4.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for LearnUpon worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 15.2K to 12.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Absorb LMS’s and LearnUpon’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Absorb LMS
1 branded search term
- absorb lms
LearnUpon
2 branded search terms
- learn upon
- learnupon lms
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