Cornerstone OnDemand vs LinkedIn Learning:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, LinkedIn Learning had more branded searches than Cornerstone OnDemand among corporate learning platforms worldwide. LinkedIn Learning had about 823,000 branded searches, while Cornerstone OnDemand had 9,900. LinkedIn Learning made up 88.5% of all corporate learning platform searches we track, and Cornerstone OnDemand accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about corporate learning platforms, Cornerstone OnDemand and LinkedIn Learning each appeared in three of the five answers. Cornerstone OnDemand was mentioned before LinkedIn Learning in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
LinkedIn Learning, about 83 searches for every 1 for Cornerstone OnDemand
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Cornerstone OnDemand, named ahead of LinkedIn Learning in 3 of 3 answers
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Top corporate learning platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cornerstone OnDemand was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. LinkedIn Learning was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cornerstone OnDemand was listed before LinkedIn Learning in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Docebo1st
360Learning2nd
TalentLMS3rd
Absorb LMS4th- Cornerstone OnDemand5th
LearnUpon6th- LinkedIn Learning7th
Litmos8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 360Learning4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Docebo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- LinkedIn Learning3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cornerstone OnDemand3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- TalentLMS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Absorb LMS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- LearnUpon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Litmos1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about corporate learning platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which corporate learning platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best corporate learning platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best corporate learning platform for employee training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“corporate learning platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best learning platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Cornerstone OnDemand or LinkedIn Learning more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cornerstone OnDemand and LinkedIn Learning by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight corporate learning platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for LinkedIn Learning, Cornerstone OnDemand. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LinkedIn Learning | 360Learning | Docebo | Litmos | LearnUpon | Cornerstone OnDemand | TalentLMS | Absorb LMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 85.6% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| Dec 2025 | 87.3% | 3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| Feb 2026 | 85% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.8% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.83% |
| May 2026 | 86.8% | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.6% | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 88% | 2% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.71% |
| Sep 2026 | 88.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.58% |
How has the Cornerstone OnDemand and LinkedIn Learning comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- LinkedIn Learning was ahead of Cornerstone OnDemand in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cornerstone OnDemand’s share of searches among corporate learning platforms worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LinkedIn Learning’s share of searches among corporate learning platforms worldwide moved from 85.6% to 88.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.
How did search popularity change for corporate learning platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, LinkedIn Learning gained share of searches among corporate learning platforms worldwide, from 88% to 88.5%.
In September 2026, Cornerstone OnDemand fell from 5th to 6th among corporate learning platforms worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cornerstone OnDemand’s and LinkedIn Learning’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.
Cornerstone OnDemand
1 branded search term
- cornerstone ondemand
LinkedIn Learning
1 branded search term
- linkedin learning
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