# Absorb LMS vs Continu

| Attribute | Absorb LMS | Continu |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.4 (12% (low)) | 53.9 (71% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An AI-powered learning management system that personalizes learner experiences and streamlines administrative workflows, with built-in tools for rapid course creation and broad integration capabilities across enterprise systems. It is indexed under LMS & Training Software.","source":"https://www.absorbai.com/","question":"What is Absorb LMS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Absorb LMS. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.absorbai.com/","question":"What platforms does Absorb LMS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Absorb LMS, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.absorbai.com/","question":"Can Absorb LMS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 17 integrations for Absorb LMS, including ADP Vantage HCM, ADP Next Gen HCM, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, UKG Pro and Dayforce, plus 9 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.absorbai.com/","question":"What does Absorb LMS integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Absorb LMS. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Absorb LMS not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.absorbai.com/solutions/compliance-teams","question":"What security certifications does Absorb LMS have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"An enterprise learning management system that automates training delivery for employees, customers, and partners through intelligent assignments, content authoring, and integrated workflows, with built-in analytics to measure impact on retention and revenue. It is indexed under LMS & Training Software.","source":"https://www.continu.com/pricing","question":"What is Continu?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Continu is sold across 3 plans: Growth, Professional and Enterprise. We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.continu.com/pricing","question":"How much does Continu cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Continu. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"What platforms does Continu support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Continu, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"Can Continu be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 21 integrations for Continu, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Salesforce, Workday, BambooHR and Oracle, plus 13 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"What does Continu integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Continu. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Continu not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"What security certifications does Continu have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Continu is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.continu.com/","question":"Where is Continu available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An AI-powered learning management system that personalizes learner experiences and streamlines administrative workflows, with built-in tools for rapid course creation and broad integration capabilities across enterprise systems. | An enterprise learning platform with AI-assisted content creation, personalized learning recommendations, and integrated training delivery across customer, partner, and employee populations. Includes compliance training tracking, conversational AI learning agent, and analytics to measure business impact. |
| features.capabilities | `{"sso_scim":true,"analytics":true,"gamification":true,"platform_type":"lms","learning_paths":true,"content_library":"bundled","native_authoring":true,"virtual_classroom":"integration","compliance_tracking":true,"extended_enterprise":true}` | `{"sso_scim":true,"analytics":true,"scorm_xapi":"scorm_xapi","lti_support":false,"gamification":false,"platform_type":"lms","self_hostable":false,"learning_paths":true,"content_library":"marketplace_integration","native_authoring":true,"virtual_classroom":"native","compliance_tracking":true,"extended_enterprise":true}` |
| integrations.count | 43 | 20 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"ADP Vantage HCM"},{"name":"ADP Next Gen HCM"},{"name":"ADP Workforce Now"},{"name":"BambooHR"},{"name":"Workday"},{"name":"SAP SuccessFactors"},{"name":"UKG Pro"},{"name":"Dayforce"},{"name":"Deputy"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Zendesk Sell"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Webex"},{"name":"Eventbrite"},{"name":"Marketo"},{"name":"Intercom"},{"name":"ServiceNow"},{"name":"ADP","native":true,"category":"hr"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Google Meet"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Workday"},{"name":"BambooHR"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Vimeo"},{"name":"Prezi"},{"name":"Udemy for Business"},{"name":"LinkedIn Learning"},{"name":"OpenSesame"},{"name":"CreateOne"},{"name":"Google SSO"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"OneLogin"},{"name":"Microsoft Active Directory"},{"name":"SAML 2.0"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Azure Active Directory","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Active Directory Federation Services","native":true,"category":"identity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Video Coaching","native":true,"category":"ilt","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Growth","features":["Learning Tracks","SCORM Support","Custom Reporting","Single Sign-On (SAML 2.0)","Workshops","Assessments","Automation Workflows","Learning Journeys","Slack","Google Meet","Zoom","Microsoft Teams","Access to Implementation Experts","Access to Success Experts","Technical Support","Self-Service Training Resources"],"description":"Under 1,000 monthly active users; includes content authoring, learning tracks, assessments, and core integrations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_active_users":"under 1,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","features":["Everything in Growth","External User Profiles","Multi-Session Workshops","Multi-Language Support","Video Coaching","Continu AI","E-Commerce","Udemy for Business","LinkedIn Learning","Dedicated Implementation Team","Dedicated Customer Success Manager","Bespoke Onboarding & Enablement","Ongoing Success — QBRs, Check-ins, Consultations"],"minSeats":1000,"description":"1,000–5,000 monthly active users; adds Continu AI, external audiences, video coaching, dedicated success manager, and external e-commerce capabilities","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_active_users":"1,000–5,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Everything in Growth & Professional","Groups","Profiles","API Access","Webhooks","Additional Sandbox Environment","Custom Fields","Advanced Integration Support","White-Glove Implementation","Enterprise Customer Success & Support","Hyper Care Support (Post Implementation)"],"minSeats":5000,"description":"5,000+ monthly active users; includes full API access, custom fields, sandbox environments, advanced integrations, and white-glove implementation","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"monthly_active_users":"5,000+"}}],"summary":"Subscription billed by monthly active users (MAU). Implementation costs 10% of first-year contract value. Custom pricing for Enterprise (5,000+ users).","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.continu.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T22:13:48.803Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | - | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.continu.com/security |

## Capabilities (LMS & Training Software)

| Capability | Absorb LMS | Continu |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Platform type | LMS | LMS |
| **Standards** |  |  |
| Content-standard support | - | SCORM + xAPI |
| LTI support | - | ✗ |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Native course authoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Off-the-shelf content library | Bundled catalog | Marketplace integration |
| **Training** |  |  |
| Compliance training tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Virtual classroom / ILT | Integration | Native |
| Learning paths | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gamification | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Segment** |  |  |
| Extended enterprise | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Admin** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Accessibility** |  |  |
| Accessibility | - | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | - | ✗ |
| **Analytics** |  |  |
| Learning analytics / reporting | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:14:35.081Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*