Four of fourteen models named Absorb LMS first on the direct prompt; two named Docebo. Both were named by all fourteen models and Absorb LMS carries 42 labels and Docebo 40, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in six 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 October 2026 Edition, Absorb LMS and Docebo were named in the same answer 179 times, of the 239 answers naming Absorb LMS and the 373 naming Docebo. In those answers Docebo took the first choice thirty-seven times and Absorb LMS sixteen.
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | ||||||
| GPT-5.4 mini | ||||||
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | ||||||
| Perplexity Sonar | ||||||
| Grok 4.1 Fast | ||||||
| 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.
“it can be complex for small organizations and costs can scale quickly with features and users” Mistral Small · negative prompt · soft negative
“Corporate/Enterprise focused (might be overkill but scalable): Absorb LMS, SAP.” Qwen 3.7 Flash · scale prompt · soft negative
“Absorb LMS is highly recommended for mid-market companies that want a dedicated LMS without needing a full HR suite.” Mistral Small · paraphrase prompt · first choice
“the best LMS is usually Absorb LMS if your priority is a scalable, polished corporate training platform” GPT-5.4 mini · direct 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.
“1. Docebo * Best for: Mid-market and enterprise organizations looking for a comprehensive LMS for employee training and compliance” Muse Glimmer 30B · direct prompt · first choice
“Start with Docebo or TalentLMS - both have strong mid-market focus” GLM 4.7 FlashX · 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.