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Pembee vs SimpliTrain
Both stand on training management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Pembee brings booking, payment, attendance, and waitlist tools together for class-based organisations. Account for the monthly plan cost and the additional Stripe application fee when assessing its fit.
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Choose SimpliTrain if your organization manages instructor-led training at scale and needs scheduling, delivery, assessments and reporting in one platform.
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| Pembee | SimpliTrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $45 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pembee.app | simplitrain.com |
| On training management software | #15 of 38 | #19 of 38 |
Pembee: what it does well
- Supports multiple booking models and pro-rated joining.
- Customers can book several attendees in one transaction.
- Phone-based attendance registers and live session capacity.
- Premium includes automatic waitlists and onboarding.
- Live chat and a searchable help centre.
What to know first
- No free plan; a 30-day trial is available.
- Standard costs $45 a month.
- Premium costs $105 a month.
- 0.59% application fee applies to Stripe online payments, plus processing fees.
SimpliTrain: what it does well
- Combines instructor-led training management with an LMS and course authoring.
- Supports session and cohort scheduling, trainer allocation and multi-location coordination.
- Offers classroom, virtual and blended delivery with attendance tracking.
- Includes assessments, certifications, proctoring, grading and skill tracking.
- Lists integrations for video conferencing, business systems, authentication and learning standards.
What to know first
- Plan pricing is available on request.
- There is no free plan.
- Phone support and an account manager are listed for Enterprise.
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