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Litmos vs. Sage HR

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

Sage HR starts at $6 per seat, versus Litmos at $2,500. Litmos carries the higher aggregate rating (9.7/5 vs 4.5/5).

Full comparison

Litmosfrom $2,500 per month
Sage HRfrom $6 per employee/mo
Audyense Score29AS*Low72ASStrong
PositioningLitmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams.Modular cloud HR software for small and mid-sized teams
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketSMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Core HR & Leave Management$6
  • Performance (add-on)$3
  • Shift Scheduling (add-on)$3
  • Timesheets (add-on)$3
  • Expenses & Recruitment (add-ons)Custom pricing
Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formatsYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Intuitive user interfaceYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Multi-language & localization supportYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
SurveysYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Custom branding / WhitelabelYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Assessment / QuizYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Sell online coursesYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Ecommerce shopping cartYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
SCORM & TIN CAN certifiedYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Schedule live courses – ILTYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Real-time reportingYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Developer API including SalesForceYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
OktaYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
and DropboxYesDocumented in the independently researched profile.—
Applicant tracking (ATS)—YesAvailable via the optional Recruitment add-on module, not the core base.
Benefits administration—NoSage HR does not provide dedicated benefits administration.
Employee directory & org chart—YesPart of the Core HR module; central employee database and directory.
Employee onboarding—YesOnboarding workflows included with core HR functionality.
Mobile app—PartialiOS/Android apps exist but reviewers frequently cite limited functionality versus the web app.
Payroll—NoPayroll is not part of Sage HR; Sage sells separate payroll products it integrates with.
Performance reviews—YesAvailable via the optional Performance add-on module.
Public API—YesOffers an API plus Zapier/Workato connectivity for integrations.
Reporting & dashboards—YesBuilt-in HR reports and dashboards.
Time-off & PTO management—YesCore strength; leave requests, approvals, and balances in the base Leave Management module.
Integrations verified—20+
Aggregate rating9.7 · No reviews yet4.5 · 371 reviews
Integrations—
SlackMicrosoft OutlookGoogle WorkspaceGoogle CalendarGmailOkta+6 more
Security & compliance—
ISO 27001GDPRCCPA
Pros
  • Independent review documents a concrete business workflow
  • Documented capability: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats
  • Documented capability: Intuitive user interface
  • Documented capability: Multi-language & localization support
  • Documented capability: Surveys
  • Intuitive, low-training interface that employees and admins pick up quickly
  • Simple, well-liked leave/time-off booking and approval workflows
  • Cost-effective, pay-per-module pricing compared with all-in-one competitors like BambooHR
  • Solid self-service and integrations with Sage Payroll/Accounting and tools like Slack and Outlook
Cons
  • 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
  • Mobile app is limited and less polished than the web experience
  • Customization and configuration options are shallower than enterprise HR suites
  • Support can be slow or hampered by UK-timezone coverage for non-UK customers
  • Occasional stability/performance complaints and weak in-app search
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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

Litmos

Litmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams. It won our Expert’s Choice Award for 2019. Despite being able to automate both internal and external learning programs, Litmos is still referred to as the worlds simplest and easiest to use a learning management system that requires neither dedicated training nor expensive installations. The company’s target group entails mostly midmarket companies and established enterprises, while its client base already lists a number of prominent Fortune 1000 members. The system, nevertheless, is not entirely focused on large and corporate teams – Litmos still belongs to the group of affordable eLearning systems with dedicated ‘up to 100 users’ packages a small company could consider. In fact, Litmos is often preferred to seemingly cheaper LMS tools because it doesn’t require a setup fee and doesn’t limit on-point customer support to a particular plan. The price will rather depend on how many users you wish to involve, and the type of learning support you wish to focus on. To make the process of attaining and selling courses even smoother, Litmos established a number of valuable third-party partnerships with platforms such as Shopify (you can distribute your Litmos courses there for free). Needless to say, a vast group of integrations is a guarantee that the system will blend in with your software ecosystem, and won’t require you to make any specific changes in order to run it. Litmos integrates with Salesforce to increase sales reps performance, train licensed users, and leverage training for customers, employees, and compliance, among others. Next to its convenient Salesforce partnership, Litmos works impeccably with Okta, OneLogin, Ping, Box, Centrify, and other similar systems, and it is one of the few SCORM certified learning & security

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

Sage HR

Sage HR (formerly CakeHR) is a cloud-based human resources platform for small and mid-sized businesses, sold as a set of add-on modules that build on a Core HR and Leave Management base. It covers employee records, time-off tracking, performance reviews, shift scheduling, timesheets, expenses, and recruitment. Originally built by Latvian startup CakeHR, it was acquired by the Sage Group in 2019 and rebranded as Sage HR.

A particularly good fit for: Small and mid-sized businesses wanting straightforward core HR plus time-off tracking Teams that prefer to pay only for the HR modules they actually use Organizations already in the Sage ecosystem (Sage Accounting/Payroll) wanting a connected HR system

May be a poor fit if: Enterprises needing deep customization, complex workflows, or built-in benefits administration Companies wanting native payroll inside the HR product rather than a separate Sage payroll product

Pricing and plan structure

Litmos: Published starting price $2,500 per month

  • Free or entry planFree
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing

Sage HR: Published starting price $6 per employee/mo

  • Core HR & Leave Management$6 per employee/mo
  • Performance (add-on)$3 per employee/mo
  • Shift Scheduling (add-on)$3 per employee/mo
  • Timesheets (add-on)$3 per employee/mo
  • Expenses & Recruitment (add-ons)Custom pricing

Capabilities worth validating

  • Litmos: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats, Intuitive user interface, Multi-language & localization support, Surveys, Custom branding / Whitelabel
  • Sage HR: Applicant tracking (ATS), Employee directory & org chart, Employee onboarding, Mobile app, Performance reviews Integrations include Slack, Microsoft Outlook, Google Workspace, Google Calendar.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Litmos's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Sage HR's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Slack, Microsoft Outlook, Google Workspace 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 Outlook, Google Workspace: 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: Litmos product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website; Sage HR product site, G2, Capterra