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# Acorn

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> Acorn Performance LMS (PLMS) is the AI-powered platform that connects learning experiences to business performance at every step.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 34 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Acorn?

Acorn PLMS enables capability and competency building, employee training, compliance training, association learning, customer training, partner training and sales enablement.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 34 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Acorn
- **Location**: Canberra, Australia
- **Founded**: 2013

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Please contact Acorn directly for pricing information.
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Albanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United States

## Features

- Applicant Tracking Software
- Assessment Management
- Asynchronous Learning
- Blended Learning
- Career Development
- Certification & Licensing
- Competency Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Content Library
- Continuous Feedback
- Course Management
- Course Tracking
- Customizable Branding
- Customizable Templates
- Dashboard Software
- Data Import/Export
- Employee Database
- Employee Management
- Employee Portal
- Employee Profiles
- Employee Training
- Feedback Management
- Goal Management
- Goal Setting/Tracking
- HR Management
- Individual Development Plans
- Learner Portal
- Learning Management
- Learning Paths/Tracks
- Mobile Learning Software
- Onboarding Software
- Ongoing Performance Tracking
- Payroll Management
- Performance Metrics
- Performance Review Management
- Progress Tracking
- Reporting/Analytics
- Review Cycle Tracking
- SCORM Compliance
- Self Service Portal
- Self-paced Learning
- Skills Assessment
- Succession Planning Software
- Surveys & Feedback
- Synchronous Learning
- Tests/Assessments
- Training Administration
- Training Management
- User Management
- Workflow Management Software

... and 11 more features

## Integrations (23 total)

- ADP Workforce Now
- Adobe Captivate
- Agentforce
- Aurion
- Avalara
- BambooHR
- Clover
- Go1
- GoTo Webinar
- Google Workspace
- HiBob
- LinkedIn Learning
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Teams
- Okta

... and 8 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/5/human-resource/software)

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## Reviews

### "Great Product" — 5.0/5

> **Jason** | *July 1, 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: This is a very easy program to use. It is a very organized app. I feel that in the short time I have used it, I have learned a lot and can move around quite quickly.
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> **Cons**: The app tends to have a lot of updates. This app can also lag at times. However, even with the lagging at times. I would never use any other one than Acorn.
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> A GREAT experience for sure. This is a great company and they are extremely organized and I will use them again.

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### "Acorn - Give them a Try" — 5.0/5

> **Chelsey** | *June 9, 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Acorn is easy to use and allows minimal effort given to those who are new to the program. Their how to's are especially helpful.
> 
> **Cons**: There is nothing that I dislike about Acorn, it is a great program for those novice as well as experienced.
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> My overall experience with Acorn is positive. It's especially nice to be able to track all users work done.

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### "Easy to use and easy to implement" — 5.0/5

> **Lissa** | *January 16, 2022* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It’s so easy to use, it’s very affordable and the support is awesome.   Reporting is pretty comprehensive and it’s just a great LMS.
> 
> **Cons**: It’s still pretty new so it has limited customization and features.

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### "Acorn LMS" — 4.0/5

> **Emma** | *September 4, 2023* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Acorn is easy to implement and administer, and intuitive for users.
> 
> **Cons**: The Acorn workflow system is relatively new and still needs more work.
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> Having used many LMS systems, Acorn is the easiest and most intuitive LMS I have come across.

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### "Visually appealing and functional" — 4.0/5

> **Cynthia** | *March 24, 2023* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Training history, capability and active development plans, ability to create a mandatory training program, attendance features and reporting functions are most useful and used daily.
> 
> **Cons**: The Career Pathway although necessary for people to navigate their different career development journeys is not easy to use. It's difficult updating the job roles and its capabilities, difficulty navigating between the job roles list and individual roles, it's really not user friendly.

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