What is the difference between an LMS vs LXP?

Bev Da Silva

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Learning management systems (LMS) and learning experience platforms (LXP) are — contrary to widespread belief — not interchangeable terms. Functionality and aesthetic are two major differentiators between these two platform types, which will affect their suitability for your organisation. Learn more about the features and uses of an LXP, and how it’s different to an LMS

Decisions are difficult. Whether it’s a complex strategy you need to implement in your next project, or what you should have for lunch, it can be tricky to make the correct decision. But, thankfully, it’s easy to select the learning platform type for in your organisation.

Or is it? While you might think of implementing a learning management system, it may not be the only viable option available to your organisation. It could be that the functions available within an LXP could also be a good fit for your brand – and better suit the demands of your learners, depending on your business requirements and your industry.

Whether you’re considering an LMS, an LXP, or even a hybrid LMS/LXP, then you need to know what they are, what they do, and what’s different about them.

Here is a summary of the differences between a learning management system and a learning experience platform, to help you decide on the best learning management software for your organisation.