Compare LMS options

Find the LMS that fits your organisation

The right learning management system depends on what you’re trying to achieve.

A straightforward programme may need an easy platform for delivering and tracking learning. A growing organisation may need greater flexibility, New Zealand hosting and integrations. A complex enterprise may need sophisticated compliance, organisational structures, automation and extensive configuration.

Synapsys works across Totara, Moodle and TalentLMS, giving you options rather than forcing every organisation onto the same platform.

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Three different strengths

Start with the outcome, then choose the platform

Totara

Build organisational capability at enterprise scale

A highly configurable environment for complex compliance, multiple audiences, organisational structures, capability pathways, advanced reporting and significant integrations.

Best for: complex and enterprise learning where the platform is strategically or operationally important.

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Moodle

Flexible, managed learning that grows with you

Open-source flexibility combined with professional New Zealand hosting and management, with room to add users, plugins, SSO, reporting and integrations.

Best for: organisations that want a cost-effective managed LMS with more control than a standard SaaS platform.

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TalentLMS

A simple way to get learning online

A ready-to-use SaaS platform for creating or uploading courses, managing learners and tracking completion without operating the underlying technology.

Best for: smaller teams and straightforward requirements where simplicity and speed are priorities.

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Side-by-side comparison

Which LMS is right for you?

Use this as a practical starting point. Final suitability depends on the configuration, licences, plan and services selected.

Comparison of the Totara, Moodle and TalentLMS options offered or advised on by Synapsys
Decision factor	Totara	Moodle	TalentLMS
Best for	Complex and enterprise learning	Flexible, managed learning	Straightforward online learning
Organisation fit	Medium to large or structurally complex	Small to large	Small to medium with standard requirements
Synapsys implementation	Full	Full	Limited advisory and learning services
Hosting model	Synapsys-managed option	Synapsys-managed option	TalentLMS-hosted SaaS
New Zealand data residency	Available with Synapsys-managed hosting	Available with Synapsys-managed hosting	Hosted offshore
Platform customisation	Very high	High	Limited
Complex compliance	Excellent	Good	Standard
Organisational structures	Advanced	Configurable	Standard
Reporting	Advanced	Configurable	Plan dependent
SSO	Available	Available	Plan dependent
Integrations	Extensive	Extensive	Vendor APIs and standard integrations
Open-source foundation	Yes	Yes	No
Learning design & content	Available from Synapsys	Available from Synapsys	Available from Synapsys
Entry pricing	Quote-based	From $295/month + GST	Starting from $220 p/m; can be tried for free
Explore the option	Totara details	Moodle details	TalentLMS details

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Not sure which LMS fits?

Tell us about the people, business outcomes, systems and constraints around your learning environment. We’ll help identify the most useful next step.

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