Three of fourteen models named TalentLMS first on the direct prompt; one named LearnUpon. TalentLMS was named by fourteen of the fourteen models and LearnUpon by thirteen and TalentLMS carries 63 labels and LearnUpon 27, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in eight categories this edition.
Named in seven categories this edition.
Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category; every quote names the model and the prompt it came from. Both figures come from the learning management systems page.
Across every category in the November 2026 Edition, TalentLMS and LearnUpon were named in the same answer eighty-five times, of the 456 answers naming TalentLMS and the 133 naming LearnUpon. In those answers LearnUpon took the first choice twelve times and TalentLMS seventeen.
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | ||||||
| GPT-5.4 mini | ||||||
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | ||||||
| Perplexity Sonar | ||||||
| Grok 4.20 | ||||||
| Mistral Small | ||||||
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | ||||||
| Llama 4 Maverick | ||||||
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | ||||||
| Kimi K2 | ||||||
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | ||||||
| MiniMax M2.5 | ||||||
| GPT-6 Luna | ||||||
| Muse Glimmer 30B |
Bold names in an answer are the products the judge labeled a first choice; a model naming several gives each of them that label. The full answer text for every row is in the record.
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Four of four in this category shown.
“I'd test whether its audience separation and reporting meet your needs before choosing it for a complex external-training program.” GPT-6 Luna · paraphrase prompt · soft negative
“it's usually not my first pick if you have more complex reporting, permissions, or scaling needs” GPT-5.4 mini · direct prompt · soft negative
“TalentLMS is often recommended as the sweet spot for budget-conscious companies needing a fully managed solution with professional features.” Claude Haiku 4.5 · budget prompt · first choice
“For a mid-sized B2B company seeking a balance of affordability, ease of use, and scalability, TalentLMS is a top pick.” Mistral Small · paraphrase prompt · first choice
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Two of two in this category shown.
“Best Overall for External & Partner Training (Extended Enterprise): LearnUpon” Gemini 3.5 Flash · paraphrase prompt · first choice
“For most mid-market B2B companies, LearnUpon is the best overall choice” Perplexity Sonar · direct prompt · first choice
Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category, each against each. The output is the models' output; nothing here is a recommendation by the index.