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Absorb LMS vs. CheckMark Payroll
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The short version
Absorb LMS starts at $8 per seat, versus CheckMark Payroll at $59. Absorb LMS carries the higher aggregate rating (9.4/5 vs 8.0/5).
Full comparison
Absorb LMSfrom $8 per month | CheckMark Payrollfrom $59 per month | |
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| Audyense Score | 29AS*Low | 29AS*Low |
| Positioning | Absorb LMS is an award-winning platform that helps promote the continuous learning of employees. | CheckMark Payroll is a standalone desktop payroll software that solves the needs and challenges of small and medium US-based companies and businesses in handling employee payments |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| Best fit | Startup, SMB, Mid-market | Startup, SMB, Mid-market |
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| Automated workflows | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Social Learning Tools | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| eCommerce Module | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Content Libraries | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Integrations | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Reporting and analytics | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Mobile learning | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| eCommerce-Ready | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| AICC/SCORM Support | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Built-In Course Authoring | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Automated Certification Management | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Automated Custom Reporting | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Gamification | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Social Learning Options | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. | — |
| Streamlined Payroll Processing | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Custom Incomes & Deductions | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Unlimited Employees & Companies | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Unlimited Payroll Runs | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| PTO Accruals | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Wage Calculation | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| ACH Direct Deposit | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| MICR Check Printing | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Employer Payments | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Payroll Reports | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Payroll & Tax Compliance | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Electronic Tax Filing | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Standalone Solution | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| On-Premises Deployment | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Integrations verified | — | — |
| Aggregate rating | 9.4 · No reviews yet | 8.0 · No reviews yet |
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| Security & compliance | — | — |
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