DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix vs. SkyPrep LMS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
The DigitalChalk LMS, from Sciolytix gives users the tools and control to launch engaging, interactive, online courses. Users can create courses featuring animated PowerPoint, SCORM content, HD videos, audio, quizzes, exams and more.
$35
per month
SkyPrep LMS
Score 9.1 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
SkyPrep is an online training software that allows businesses, and knowledge providers to train, test, and manage their users. The software allows users to upload content any material they already have (such as PDF, Powerpoints, Excel, Word, Videos) and create courses and tests. There are also tools for managing, and tracking the activity, and performance of all your trainees.N/A
Pricing
DigitalChalk, by SciolytixSkyPrep LMS
Editions & Modules
Essential
$35.00
per month
Professional
$79.00
per month
Premier
$189.00
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DigitalChalk, by SciolytixSkyPrep LMS
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup Fee$399 No setup fee
Additional Details- An Active User is a user that logs in during a monthly billing cycle. Plans must have a minimum of 100, with additional Active Users purchased in bundles of 100.
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Features
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Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
DigitalChalk, by Sciolytix
9.5
Ratings
15% above category average
SkyPrep LMS
8.7
Ratings
7% above category average
Course authoring8.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Course catalog or library9.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Player/Portal10.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Learning content10.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Mobile friendly10.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications10.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Assignments10.00 Ratings8.90 Ratings
Compliance management9.00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
Learning administration10.00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics9.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Social learning00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Gamification00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
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User Ratings
DigitalChalk, by SciolytixSkyPrep LMS
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DigitalChalk, by SciolytixSkyPrep LMS
Likelihood to Recommend
As I've stated, the best scenario for an organization to use DigitalChalk is in a highly structured course delivery format where information does not change often, where the course doesn't need any hands-on facilitating, and the outcomes can be automatically assessed. For certificate courses, DigitalChalk has everything the organization needs to implement their courses and certificate delivery.
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SkyPrep LMS is well-suited to organizations that do not currently utilize an LMS. The support provided from step one through implementation is excellent. SkyPrep LMS not only wants to help make an organization run more efficiently when it comes to upskilling employees and/or clients, they also want to learn from the needs of organizations in order to better serve all of their clients.
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Pros
  • While I used the platform, it improved its integrations with PowerPoint, making it easy to convert slides to the DigitalChalk format.
  • The editing layers for audio underneath the slides is very user-friendly and easy to use.
  • While we didn't use the quiz randomization, I liked how there was a structure built to it so that those who had more robust usage situations than ours would be able to improve engagement and assess learning at a higher level.
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  • Building a class is super easy from pre-recorded powerpoints, videos
  • Assessment Building and Quizzes are user friendly
  • The reporting features for both internal and external use by clients is robust, but also controllable
  • Very extensive administrative features can be administered dependent on client/company needs
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Cons
  • The administration of Digital Chalk is very easy. The function I think may be missing is an easy way to add revisions and assign them to the students who need them. For example, when you update a piece of a course it would have an indication that it is version xxx and would ask who would like to assign it to - everyone who has taken it before or just new students.
  • It would nice to have the system recognize when a student has already completed an element of a course that may be used in another course. For example, if video A is part of courses 1 and 2, and the student already watched it in course 1, it would ask the administrator if they should get automated credit for it in course 2, as well.
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  • Many of the features in the newly released "Studio" are difficult to understand
  • It would be great if I had more control of what data my dashboard contained
  • Need to streamline their email delivery system and offer fewer but richer features.
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Likelihood to Renew
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I say 9 instead of 10 not because of any lack of confidence in SkyPrep but only because I can't be sure how large or responsive my market -- male-friendly social workers and other helping professionals -- will be to my offerings.
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Usability
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SkyPrep LMS is very user-friendly. The platform isn't overwhelming when you log in (as some can be). Immediately upon logging in, the core features are right there, in an easy-to-access manner. This is really important so that users of all ages and experience feel confident in using. SkyPrep LMS also has customization capabilities so that you can modify your user's experience.
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Support Rating
As I mentioned previously, Digital Chalk's customer support is excellent. I also got a reply back within an hour, and it was usually the same person. So, they were familiar with our needs and how we were using the system. Honestly, most of the time we had to contact their support, it was an issue on the user's side, not in the software. Yet, they still helped identify the issue and consulted on how to fix it.
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Alternatives Considered
I've worked with Cornerstone, Saba, SuccessFactors, and Blackboard. As an administrator, those systems are a beast to learn and require someone to spend a large portion of their time supporting them. Once you are their customer, their customer support is almost nonexistent. There are so many functions and settings that it's just overwhelming. By contrast, we had Digital Chalk up and running in a week with minimal issues. The administrative side is so much easier and doesn't require hours of involvement. The customer support is the best support I've ever had with any software, even outside of LMSs.
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All in all SkyPrep LMS offers everything you need to get up and running. This platform hits all of the checkboxes for most organizations needs. Pricing is very reasonable. It will not make online training prohibitively expensive, and they offer a number of different plans. The file storage is generous to allow creators to upload vast amounts of training material if needed.
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Return on Investment
  • Digital Chalk allowed us to move the vast majority of our leadership development training online. This allowed our field managers to spend more time on coaching and mentoring than delivering training. Previously, our field managers were having to spend 48-72 hours training, plus travel expenses.
  • Many of our learners had prior negative experiences using online training. After switching to Digital Chalk our learning engagement increased over 100%. The vast majority of feedback receive is positive in regards to the software.
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  • Previously we had a limited # of clients who paid for access to our LMS. SkyPrep LMS allows us to proudly charge for access to our LMS now. We expect to achieve our ROI in the next 12 - 34 months.
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