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Howspace vs. LMS– Managing training vs. enabling learning

Traditional LMS platforms focus on course management and tracking completion. But is that enough to drive real learning? Howspace brings your trainings to life with collaboration, real-time adaptability, and AI-powered insights–so training isn’t just something participants click through, it’s an engaging experience.

Howspace is used to train teams at organizations like these

UN Women
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How is Howspace different from a traditional LMS?

LMS–Built for admin, not engagement

A learning management system (LMS) is designed to organize, manage, and track training programs. These platforms primarily focus on content delivery, self-paced courses, and compliance-based training. They help organizations standardize training but often lack the interactivity, engagement, and possibility to make changes on the go.

Howspace–Designed for impactful collaborative learning

Howspace is a collaborative learning platform that goes beyond course management. It embeds learning into the daily workflow enabling interactions, continuous peer-to-peer learning, and real-time adaptability.

With AI-powered insights, Howspace ensures that learning is not just completed but actively applied–driving long-term organizational change.

This makes Howspace a great fit for organizations focused on driving long-term, meaningful changes, such as —

Corporate Companies

Consulting & Training Services

Associations & Trade Unions

How does a traditional LMS compare to Howspace?


Traditional LMS

Howspace

What it isA platform for administrating, organizing, and managing training programs.A collaborative learning platform designed for engagement and knowledge sharing.
Types of learning supportedSupports self-paced, individual-based async learning.Social, collaborative learning with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous interactions.
Types of training formats you can deliverStatic e-learning courses, compliance trainingDynamic, interactive learning experiences, leadership development, and team-based training.
Learning goals and outcomes supportedFocused on content retention and skill standardization.Drives behavioral change, cultural transformation, and business impact.
How employees learn through the platform
Consuming pre-made content, clicking through modules.Actively engaging with peers, applying learning in real-time, and contributing to discussions.
ScalabilityDelivers content at scale but often lacks engagement.Scales learning programs while maintaining high levels of collaboration and interaction
How it incorporates AI
Automates content personalization.Summarizes discussions, highlights key insights, and helps facilitators adapt sessions in real time.

3 Reasons why 500K+ users choose Howspace for learning and training

Engagement that drives retention

Many LMS platforms rely on passive content consumption–employees click through courses, complete assessments, and move on. But real learning doesn’t happen in isolation.

Howspace creates an active, social learning environment where participants engage in discussions, share insights, and learn from and with their peers. This collaborative approach leads to deeper understanding, higher retention, and real-world application of knowledge.

Plaid LLC

Ensures participants stay active

“Take the social aspects of Facebook, blend it with the community aspect and topical information of Reddit, put them together into a format where you’re controlling it as a facilitator, and that’s Howspace.”

Chris Woods, Managing Partner, Plaid LLC

A platform that grows with you

Traditional LMS platforms are built for structured, pre-set learning paths, making them rigid and difficult to adapt.

Howspace evolves with your organization’s needs. Whether you’re scaling leadership development, onboarding new employees, or launching global learning initiatives, Howspace allows you to adjust content, incorporate real-time insights, and keep learning programs dynamic–without the limitations of a one-size-fits-all system.

EAT

Shows the impact of your learning programs

“Howspace became a central tool for our global consultations. It allowed us to gather and connect people from around the world and engage in a meaningful, fun, and interactive way.

It allowed us to host more than 75+ consultations with over 5000 participants.”

Iain Shepherd, Director of Communication and Global Engagement at EAT

Designed for impact, not just compliance

LMS platforms are great for tracking course completions and compliance training, but they don’t always measure learning’s real impact. 

Howspace shifts the focus from ticking boxes to driving meaningful change. By embedding learning into employees’ daily work, enabling collaboration and continuous discussions, Howspace supports cultural transformation and business innovation–ensuring learning leads to measurable results.

Roffey Park

“ROI is difficult to measure because every client is different, but showing the impact on individual participants has been a huge benefit for us. We want to base decisions on data that guides us in the right direction, and Howspace makes it easy to collect that data.”

Leigh Morris, Head of Instructional Design at Roffey Park

Get a closer look
at Howspace

Book a demo today and one of our friendly product specialists will happily walk you through how Howspace works.

“People feel that Howspace improves their ability to be heard and seen more effectively than in the face-to-face meetings of the past, where often only the loudest voices were truly heard.”

– Pilvi Pellikka, Head of Development at the Finnish Ministry of Finance

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