Bridge. Introduction. Bridge is a cloud-based learning solution for businesses. The platform is a product of Instructure.

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2 Introduction This document is a detailed comparison between MATRIX and Absorb LMS, taking into consideration the features, functionality, and cost of each platform. MATRIX is a learning management system (LMS) for use by businesses, corporations, and other organizations. MATRIX helps companies manage all training activities, such as creating and delivering training content, evaluating employee performance, training clients and partners, and selling online courses. MATRIX is a product of CYPHER LEARNING, a company that specializes in providing learning platforms for organizations around the world. is a cloud-based learning solution for businesses. The platform is a product of Instructure.

3 User interface The MATRIX interface is a modern, responsive design that looks sharp and automatically adjusts based on the type of device. It provides attractive tile-based dashboards for learners, instructors and administrators, a graphical course catalog, as well as simple pop-out navigation. It provides rich content authoring as well as a visually attractive way to create and organize module material. Many features can be enabled and disabled to suit your company s needs. MATRIX offers native mobile apps for ios, Android and Windows. The interface is easy to use with a simple layout. Its philosophy is that the LMS should be kept simple, mobile and engaging. There are no tile-based dashboards and no graphical course catalog. The interface is responsive, but it doesn t provide native mobile apps.

4 Ease of use MATRIX is very intuitive and easy to use. In addition, it includes an online help center, with videos, getting started guides, and searchable help content. MATRIX also has a rapid response support forum where staff members typically respond to questions within minutes during business hours 24/5. is easy to understand and use. offers support through chat, , and a support center.

5 Features MATRIX provides the range of functionality you d expect in a modern LMS, such as support for courses (instructor led, blended, self-paced, and micro learning), content authoring, integrated e-commerce functionality, graphical course catalog, beautiful module layouts, gamification, automation, learning paths, drip content, adaptive learning, compliance, ad-hoc reporting, a customizable portal, web conferencing, collaboration tools, mastery and learning outcomes, resources catalog, and more. MATRIX integrates with a wide variety of systems, including G Suite, Google Drive, Calendars (ical), PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.net, Salesforce, Zapier, xapi, Office 365, OneDrive, GoToMeeting, GoToTraining, Zoom, WebEx, and Skype for Business. provides a smaller feature set such as a simpler course catalog, fewer assessment options and most importantly, does not provide gamification features.

6 Features Here is a list of the features included with MATRIX that are not supported by : User interface Customizable visitor portal Graphical resources catalog Graphical dashboards Windows mobile app translation of messages Customizable welcome Support for more than and forum posts pages 40 languages Automatic language Branded mobile apps Content Gamification Micro learning Prerequisite certificates Automation Adaptive learning Mastery and learning Content sync Compliance Course templates Waitlists Drip content Certificates of completion Collaboration Activity feeds Chat Social networking Forums Wikis Teams Blogs Organizations E-commerce Support for bundles Affiliate marketing Support for digital media Flexible coupon codes outcomes Course ratings and reviews

7 Assessments Rich set of assessment Personalized assessments types such as essays and Custom reports discussion assignments Scheduled reports Attendance tools Integrations Integration with 1,000+ WebEx PayU Latam Skype for Business Authorize.net Salesforce Equella integration Stripe integration Office 365 LTI, QTI, and CCF standards Mailchimp OneDrive Integration with your own Panopto apps via Zapier GoToMeeting server GoToTraining PayPal Zoom PayUbiz CometChat Other Resell under your own brand Archiving learners Trash can for restoring Learner help desk deleted items Terms and conditions Manager and teaching assistant account types SEO features

8 Cost MATRIX plans range from $149/month (yearly billing) for 20 active learners, to $2,699/month for 3,500 active learners. There is a discount for yearly billing. There are no setup fees, cancellation fees, storage fees, bandwidth fees, support fees, or other hidden costs. is around $9,000 for 500 users (yearly billing), with a one-time implementation fee starting from $5,000 up to $25,000, and a yearly support fee starting at $1,700 for 500 users.

9 Summary This document was a comparison of the most important features between MATRIX and. MATRIX is an LMS for managing all e-learning activities such as delivering training, tracking employee performance, and selling online courses. MATRIX is more attractive, easier to use, and has a bigger feature set than. If you require additional information on MATRIX, please contact us at sales@cypherlearning.com. This comparison was written in April 2018 based on publicly available documentation on both vendors sites. It was prepared as a guide and is not intended to be exhaustive. The comparison information does not constitute any contractual representation, warranty or obligation on our part. Liability for errors, omissions or consequential loss is expressly disclaimed. If you find any information in this comparison guide to be inaccurate, please contact us and we will correct the information.