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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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$99.00 10 User Per Month
Trainual
Star Rating
(961)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(180)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 10 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Trainual excels in onboarding and training management, with users praising its intuitive search tool that makes finding information effortless. This feature significantly enhances the onboarding experience, allowing teams to quickly access necessary resources.
- Users say Whale shines in its ability to consolidate knowledge, particularly for support teams. The integration of AI for building playbooks and creating guides from screen recordings has been highlighted as a game-changer, boosting productivity and streamlining processes.
- According to verified reviews, Trainual's overall user satisfaction is reflected in its higher G2 Scores across various categories, particularly in training management systems and standard operating procedures, indicating a more robust solution for businesses looking to organize their training materials.
- Reviewers mention that while Whale offers excellent tools, Trainual's clean layout and organized systems make it easier for users to track training progress and ensure everyone has access to the same information, which is crucial for team alignment.
- Users highlight that Whale's features, such as the Screen Recorder, provide unique advantages for creating training content, but some users feel that Trainual's comprehensive approach to onboarding and refresher training is more effective for long-term knowledge retention.
- G2 reviewers note that while both platforms cater well to small businesses, Trainual's larger volume of recent reviews suggests a more active user base, which may indicate better ongoing support and product development compared to Whale.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Trainual
Enterprise
Contact Us
For organizations that need premium support, security, and complete scalability.
- 👉 Everything in Premium, plus:
- API access & custom integration support
- SOC2 security documentation access
Whale
Team
$99.00
10 User Per Month
For small teams who want to create, manage and share documentation effortlessly
- Unlimited Documentation
- Step Recorder
- Built-in Screen Recorder
Free Trial
Trainual
Free Trial is available
Whale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
826
9.5
139
Ease of Use
9.2
836
9.7
147
Ease of Setup
9.0
667
9.6
112
Ease of Admin
9.1
617
9.4
93
Quality of Support
9.4
693
9.8
128
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
582
9.8
88
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
801
9.6
128
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.9
461
9.5
59
8.0
386
8.5
46
8.8
436
9.2
57
8.9
454
9.5
62
Task Tracking
8.3
422
8.6
76
7.9
398
8.2
74
7.7
376
9.0
78
Checklist Options
8.5
414
8.9
82
7.8
357
8.3
68
8.3
374
8.5
71
Software Availability
7.8
357
8.2
68
8.8
424
8.8
78
8.4
368
8.4
65
9.1
444
9.4
79
Course Authoring
8.9
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
164
Not enough data
8.4
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
Course Management
7.8
165
Not enough data
8.9
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
173
Not enough data
8.4
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
168
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
Onboarding
8.7
189
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.4
62
Not enough data
6.9
63
Not enough data
6.6
61
Not enough data
6.5
62
Not enough data
6.6
62
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.5
406
9.1
56
7.7
357
8.0
47
7.6
333
7.3
44
6.1
304
6.8
43
6.3
308
6.9
43
6.4
308
6.9
43
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
404
9.0
52
8.1
373
8.8
51
8.7
396
8.9
52
8.6
401
9.4
54
8.6
407
9.0
54
Platform Data
8.1
349
8.4
47
8.4
377
8.6
50
8.6
384
9.0
53
Platform
8.6
512
9.2
77
7.7
405
8.0
63
Feature Not Available
9.2
65
9.0
545
9.3
78
9.1
529
9.6
76
8.7
468
9.3
72
8.3
468
9.0
73
8.6
511
9.4
73
Recruiting and Onboarding
6.5
297
7.2
42
8.5
405
8.8
52
Course Authoring
9.0
258
Not enough data
8.8
248
Not enough data
9.0
270
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.8
254
Not enough data
9.1
259
Not enough data
8.7
243
Not enough data
Course Management
7.8
212
Not enough data
9.1
254
Not enough data
8.1
104
Not enough data
8.7
210
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Interface
8.3
208
Not enough data
7.4
69
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.9
264
Not enough data
8.9
461
9.5
59
9.0
265
Not enough data
8.0
386
8.5
46
8.8
436
9.2
57
8.9
454
9.5
62
8.8
255
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
114
Not enough data
7.9
110
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
6.6
22
Not enough data
7.0
22
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
512
9.2
77
7.7
405
8.0
63
Feature Not Available
9.2
65
9.0
545
9.3
78
9.1
529
9.6
76
8.7
468
9.3
72
8.3
468
9.0
73
8.6
511
9.4
73
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Trainual and Whale are categorized as Training Management Systems, Onboarding, and Standard Operating Procedures
Unique Categories
Trainual is categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems and Sales Training and Onboarding
Whale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Trainual
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Whale
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
8.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Real Estate
6.1%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.9%
Consumer Services
4.4%
Other
69.1%
Marketing and Advertising
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Computer & Network Security
6.3%
Computer Software
5.7%
Construction
5.1%
Other
59.7%
Discussions
Are there case studies I could read?
1 Comment
AM
Here you go: https://trainual.com/success-story-tags/case-studies/Read more
search for employees by name - set up departments and track training progress of teams - content
1 Comment
DL
Under the user settings you can assign a role. We use roles for our departments internally. This has allowed us to assign content to each role (department)...Read more
Would you be able to add a "screenshot function" instead of attachment dragging for Microsoft PC?
1 Comment
AM
You can just copy the screenshot to your clipboard and paste it. This is what I usually do.Read more
What is Whale used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Whale
For navigating the vast sea of knowledge, onboarding new talents like casting a net, and training as the wind in your sails.
Whale is also used for...Read more
Whale has no more discussions with answers
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