eFront

efrontlearning.com
Learning Management System
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The Adaptable Enterprise-grade Training Platform

How to Replace eFront

Overview

eFront is an enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) designed to support demanding training programs with AI-driven content creation, advanced customization, and strict security standards. The platform enables organizations to deliver compliance training, employee development, onboarding, customer training, and continuous learning across multiple industries and use cases.

Features

55 features across 34 categories

AI(1)

AI Course GeneratorAI

Create complete courses in minutes, not days or weeks. Generate learning units, custom images, assessments tailored to specific content.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Accessibility(1)

Accessibility Compliance

Fully compliant with WCAG-2, Section 508, and ADA accessibility requirements.

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Administration(5)

Course Rules

Control user access to training by defining course order, completion conditions, and progression prerequisites.

Mass Actions

Perform bulk actions on filterable lists of users to save time on administration.

Multi-Tenancy

Represent organization structure with branch portals that can operate independently with branch-specific training.

Skills Management

Assign courses and curriculums based on learners' specific skills. Skills can be assigned manually or automatically on course completion.

User Types

Control access to portal areas and functions by classifying users into custom categories with varying permissions.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Assessment(2)

Assessments

Assess learners with multiple question types, quizzes, and tests with extensive reporting.

Skill Gap Tests

Identify learner weaknesses with skill gap tests and analysis, assign corresponding courses.

Authentication(1)

Single Sign-On

Simplify user authentication with built-in support for SAML 2.0, LDAP, and more.

Also in: LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password

Automation(1)

Notifications

Create automatic email notifications triggered by specific events occurring in the portal.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Certification(1)

Certifications

Issue custom, multi-purpose certifications to recognize learners' achievements with expiration date support.

Collaboration(1)

Videoconferencing

Bring the classroom online with integrations for Web-ex, BigBlueButton, and Webinar for real-time instructor-learner connection.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Communication(1)

Rich Communication Tools

Keep conversation going with internal email, calendars, forums, and comments.

Compatibility(1)

Multi-Browser Compatibility

Fully compatible with all modern browsers and ready to be installed on-premises on most Linux and Windows systems.

Compliance(1)

GDPR Compliance

Services audited for compliance with EU privacy laws up to Directive 95/46/EC and EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework.

Content Creation(1)

HTML5 Editor

Create original interactive HTML5 content with the native H5P editor.

Content Delivery(1)

Assignments

Create and manage assignments for learners with support for various media types.

Content Library(2)

Courses Marketplace

Shop for ready-made courses with thousands of options covering various topics across industries.

TalentLibrary

Growing collection of 750+ ready-made skills courses covering professional and personal development.

Content Management(4)

Content Management - Media Support

Train using any type of media including docs, audio, video, or imported web content.

Course Management

Create, deliver, and manage enterprise training with comprehensive course administration tools.

File Repository

Store all files in one place, upload, organize, and share with users as needed.

File Upload and Transformation

Upload existing resources and let eFront transform them into comprehensive courses.

Content Organization(1)

Curriculums

Package related courses into curriculums and assign them to users and branches.

Content Standards(1)

SCORM & xAPI (Tin Can)

Support for SCORM 1.2 and xAPI standards for interactive course creation and learner experience enrichment.

Customization(4)

Accessible Source Code

Get complete access to eFront's source code and customize platform as needed.

Plugin Builder

Use native plugins or create custom ones with the out-of-the-box plugin editor to extend portal functionality.

Website Builder

Create a multi-page website with powerful, yet easy-to-use site builder to support various use cases.

White Label

Rebrand eFront as your own by uploading logo, setting custom domain, and tailoring with custom CSS and Javascript.

Data Management(1)

Archive

Store inactive users, courses, and lessons in archive and retain data for future reference.

Deployment(2)

On-Premises HostingPremium

Host eFront on your own servers for complete control with custom user limits.

Private Cloud Hosting

Host eFront on private cloud with data location options across US, EU, Asia, and Australia regions.

Development(1)

Web Standards Compliance

Built with latest development technology and in accordance with modern web standards.

Engagement(1)

Gamification

Capture learner attention with points, badges, and leaderboards to create healthy competition.

Feedback(1)

Surveys

Survey learners to collect valuable feedback and data on engagement and course effectiveness.

Infrastructure(1)

Scalability

Built to scale with power to adapt to any organization's structural size or training scenario.

Integration(1)

REST API

Integrate third-party software and scripts with eFront's powerful REST API.

Learning Delivery(3)

Blended Learning

Hybridize self-paced learning with in-person or online instructor-led training.

Job-Specific Training

Craft role-specific training programs to assign targeted learning to corresponding positions in organization.

Learning Paths

Define course order and plot training trajectories according to user attributes and training needs.

Localization(1)

Multilingual Support

Available in 22 different languages with option to enforce necessary vocabulary overrides.

Migration(1)

Data Import

Import data from other LMS systems in .csv or .json format with team assistance.

Mobile(1)

Native Mobile App

Deliver mobile-optimized, offline-available training straight to learner devices.

Reporting(2)

Audit Logs

Review system activity archived in audit logs for compliance and security purposes.

Custom Reports

Generate insight into learning with custom reports. Monitor any user, object, or action taken in the portal.

Security(2)

Enterprise Security

Data encryption using same level as US government with comprehensive security best practices.

Security

Safeguard portal and data with configurable safety measures including 2-factor authentication and IP whitelisting.

Support(2)

Dedicated Customer Success Manager

Assigned CSM provides support during implementation, onboarding, and ongoing use.

Unlimited Support

All plans include unlimited support with guaranteed next business day response times.

User Experience(1)

Responsive User Interface

Navigate eFront with intuitive platform featuring retina-ready visuals and responsive design.

eCommerce(4)

Credits System

Assign credit balances to users or branch admins for course purchase distribution.

Discounts

Create discounts for individual courses or specific audiences and branches.

Moneyless Payments

Allow users to request course access at checkout and complete payment with preferred method.

Payment Gateways

Process payments with native PayPal, Stripe, Braintree, and FoxyCart integrations offering 80+ checkout options.

Pricing

Registered

$720/mo
  • All features
  • Registered users pricing
  • Starting from 300 registered users
  • Dedicated CS manager
  • Multi-tenancy
  • Skill gap testing
  • Integrations
  • Custom reports
  • SCORM 1.2/Tin Can
  • Native mobile app
  • Gamification
  • Videoconferencing

Active

Popular
$1,600/mo
  • All features
  • Active users pricing
  • Starting from 100 active users
  • Dedicated CS manager
  • Multi-tenancy
  • Skill gap testing
  • Integrations
  • Custom reports
  • SCORM 1.2/Tin Can
  • Native mobile app
  • Gamification
  • Videoconferencing

On-Premises

Custom
  • All features
  • Hosted on your servers
  • Complete control
  • Custom user limit
  • Available for both registered and active user plans

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying eFront

Monthly$720/mo
Yearly$8.6k/yr
5-Year Total$43.2k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $8.4k
SaaS
$8.6k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $25.2k
SaaS
$25.9k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $42k
SaaS
$43.2k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 55 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a eFront alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 55 features.

Buy eFront

Monthly cost$7,200/mo
3-year total$259,200
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Building could save ~$203,760 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 55 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

9 known integrations

BigBlueButtonBraintreeFoxyCartLDAPPayPalSAML 2.0StripeWebExWebinar