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360Learning vs. SmartRecruiters

A side-by-side view of the product records we have today. Use it to narrow the question, then confirm current pricing, limits, and security details with each vendor.

The short version

360Learning starts at $8 per seat, versus SmartRecruiters at $10,000. SmartRecruiters carries the higher aggregate rating (9.5/5 vs 4.6/5).

Full comparison

360Learningfrom $8 per user/month
SmartRecruitersfrom $10,000 per month
Audyense Score81ASStrong29AS*Low
PositioningThe AI-driven LMS built to drive proprietary expertiseSmartRecruiters is a recruiting software designed for the modern workforce, providing everything you need to attract, select and hire great talent.
Free tierNoYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitSMB, Mid-market, EnterpriseStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Team$8
  • BusinessCustom pricing
  • EnterpriseCustom pricing
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
Public APIYesPublic API v2 for data export to BI/CRM tools—
Reporting & dashboardsYesBuilt-in analytics dashboards with exportable reports—
Mobile appYesNative iOS/Android app for course-taking and manager analytics—
Applicant tracking (ATS)NoNot an ATS — no candidate pipeline features—
Employee onboardingPartialStrong onboarding training via role-based learning paths triggered by HRIS sync, but no paperwork/e-signing/IT-provisioning workflows—
PayrollNoNo payroll functionality — integrates with payroll/HRIS platforms instead—
Time-off & PTO managementNoNot found in product documentation—
Benefits administrationNoNot found in product documentation—
Performance reviewsNoNo dedicated performance-appraisal module; has skills-gap analytics but not a formal review cycle tool—
Employee directory & org chartNoSyncs org data from HRIS for provisioning but doesn't offer its own directory/org-chart UI—
Multi-Board Job Posting—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
One-Click Apply—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Applicant Progress Tracking—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Custom Interview Scorecards—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Interview Scheduling Tools—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Collaborative Response & Review Sharing—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Mobile Hiring App—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Consistent Branding—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Job Aggregators Distribution—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Social Media Job Distribution—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Employee Referral Portal—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Personalized Auto-Responder—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Facebook Synchronization—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Mobile-Friendly Career Site—YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified87+—
Aggregate rating4.6 · 585 reviews9.5 · No reviews yet
Integrations
SlackMicrosoft TeamsZoomSalesforceWorkdayBambooHR+9 more
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Security & compliance
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRCCPA/CPRA
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Pros
  • Fast, easy course creation that lets non-instructional-designers build content
  • Strong collaborative, peer-driven authoring (comments, upvotes) that drives learner engagement
  • Responsive, well-regarded customer support
  • Useful learning analytics and dashboards for tracking completion
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Multi-Board Job Posting
  • Documented capability: One-Click Apply
  • Documented capability: Applicant Progress Tracking
  • Documented capability: Custom Interview Scorecards
Cons
  • Steep learning curve and confusing navigation, partly due to platform-specific vocabulary
  • Limited customization options for the learning experience
  • Some admin and content features requested by users ship slowly
  • Feels feature-limited outside core authoring and delivery for some reviewers
  • Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan
  • Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity
  • Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

360Learning

360Learning is an AI-powered LMS that lets subject-matter experts author and co-create courses collaboratively, rather than having content built top-down by L&D alone, turning internal expertise into just-in-time training for onboarding, compliance, and skills development.

A particularly good fit for: Mid-size to enterprise companies wanting subject-matter experts, not just L&D, to author training Organizations running onboarding, compliance, or partner/customer-education programs at scale Teams already using Slack, Teams, or an HRIS that want an LMS that plugs directly into that stack

May be a poor fit if: Very small teams or startups needing a bare-bones, cheap course tool — the Team plan still costs $8/user/month with a 100-user ceiling Organizations wanting a highly customizable or white-label learning UI, since reviewers cite limited customization

SmartRecruiters

SmartRecruiters is a recruiting software designed for the modern workforce, providing everything you need to attract, select and hire great talent. Its comprehensive recruitment marketing tools let you promote new opportunities internally and externally. With its selection tools, you get to experience robust applicant tracking, complemented by deep collaboration tools for identifying the right fit for your organization. SmartRecruiters features digital offer management and pre-integrated onboarding, which allows a seamless team welcome for your new hires. It lets you search your own data with ease, crucial when you consider how your database grows with your company. The application is supported by SmartAssistant, the industry’s first and only native AI-powered recruiting service, giving you an intelligent sidekick for finding the talent you need. SmartAssistant helps eliminate subjectivity by enabling hiring teams to align faster and identify quality talent more easily using data science to back selection decisions. From its core recruiting power to its smart engine, SmartRecruiters lets you virtually future-proof your hiring process with functionalities that deliver value over the long-term, including unified information architecture, built-in collaboration tools, and improved productivity through machine-learning.

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating HR and People software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

Pricing and plan structure

360Learning: Published starting price $8 per user/month

  • Team$8 per user/month
  • BusinessCustom pricing
  • EnterpriseCustom pricing

SmartRecruiters: Published starting price $10,000 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

Capabilities worth validating

  • 360Learning: Public API, Reporting & dashboards, Mobile app, Employee onboarding Integrations include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Salesforce.
  • SmartRecruiters: Multi-Board Job Posting, One-Click Apply, Applicant Progress Tracking, Custom Interview Scorecards, Interview Scheduling Tools

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does 360Learning's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does SmartRecruiters's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between HR & People tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative HR & People workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-18. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: 360Learning product site, G2, Capterra; SmartRecruiters product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website