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David

Verified reviewer

E-Learning, 1 employee

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed February 2023

The Best LMS Value For the Money

As we grew, we discovered opportunities to bundle our courses and add more products. Then we added a knowledge shop. We know that with Firmwater support, we can continue to scale without the drama. It's refreshing in a way when as the founder, I have no technical background.

PROS

In my six years using Firmwater software, I have had not one complaint by our more than 6,000 graduates or me. Everything we requested, they either complied or showed us a better solution. After six years, I shopped to see what I might be missing. Within a few days, I knew I would be missing Firmwater. There is something magnetic about providing services beyond expectations that generates a loyal customer base, and Firmwater can count me as one of those.

CONS

When you are using a product and working with Firmwater support teams, there is nothing to like least because we are an e-commerce business, and every report and response translates to increased revenue on some level. If you are in the e-commerce business, you need to take a close look at Firmwater LMS.

Reason for choosing Firmwater LMS

I had never heard of Firmwater, but when I was researching Shopify, I asked if Shopify had any recommendations. They referred me to only two LMS services, one being Firmwater, approved by Shopify. Impressed that Firmwater must be a progressive and leading-edge LMS, which they are, I contacted them and learned they were already set up to integrate my courses with Shopify.

Vendor Response

Hi David, It's been a pleasure working with you over the past six years and your kind words mean so much to us. We're glad that your ecommerce business has flourished and we're pleased to have been a part of that! We look forward to continuing our partnership as you seek to scale your business even further. Thanks again, The Firmwater Team

Replied February 2023

Anwyn

Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

3

Reviewed December 2019

Great product, stellar customer support

PROS

The Firmwater LMS product is incredibly intuitive and user friendly. We are able to easily keep track of our clients and specific users, and there was hardly a learning curve. We did multiple conference calls with [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN], our Firmwater representative, who gave priceless instruction and suggestions again and again to get us set up. And that's what really impresses me; the customer support. The longest it has ever taken to receive a response from their support team is still less than one business day. They are quick to respond, knowledgeable about their product and the authoring tools (I primarily use Articulate Storyline). It would have been infinitely more difficult to set up our site without their instruction, advice, and hard work. Their help has been invaluable

CONS

I don't have any outright complaints. If a user is experiencing issues with the trainings we put out it's sometimes because they're using outdated software. [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] has been able to tell me if the user is on a mobile device and what browser and version they're running. It would be helpful if we could have that information.

Reason for choosing Firmwater LMS

Firmwater has many more options for us to use to keep our learners on track and provided pre and post tests.

Vendor Response

Anwyn, Thanks for your kind words! We are happy to hear that we were able to help you get off to a good start with Firmwater LMS. Regarding the info on user devices - this is a report that you have access to in the system. I'll give you a call to show you how you can access it! You can also find instructions in our help center (under General Admin Guide > Reports > Logins). Best, Josie & the Firmwater Team

Replied December 2019

Patrick

Used free trial

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

3

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

1

FUNCTIONALITY

3

Reviewed March 2017

Does the job

The firmwater software does gets us by. The reporting feature is not ideal and I often question the accuracy of its data, and I feel as if I have no specified customer support manager.

PROS

Once I figured out what I needed to get done in it, it is relatively easy to use.

CONS

user interface appears outdated and reporting feature is lacking.

Vendor Response

We¿re sorry to hear that Patrick. Our team is known for excellent customer support and are quite surprised to see that you feel this way as we have always received excellent compliments for our service from your end. We have been trying to reach out to you and further explore the features you needed. Please give us a call or email us at your convenience to discuss this in more depth.

Replied May 2017

Jennifer

E-Learning, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed December 2022

Excellent LMS to sell courses to clients!

Firmwater LMS setup and customer service is exceptional! The integration with a financial processing system was the main reason we selected Firmwater. We wanted an LMS that integrated with a subscription processing system to sell the course library to clients. Firmwater LMS provides self-service features to clients which was important to us.

PROS

The integration with a financial processing system was the main reason we selected Firmwater. Firmwater also provides client managers with an excellent self-service feature. Clients can subscribe, enroll/change employees access, and track employee course progress. The customer support provided by Firmwater LMS is exceptional!

CONS

The reporting features are not fully customizable, but that isn't a feature that is important to us. I don't use reporting hardly at all.

Reason for choosing Firmwater LMS

We chose Firmwater LMS because of easier set up and customer service support.

Reasons for switching to Firmwater LMS

Integration with a subscription financial processor and client self-service.

Vendor Response

Hi Jen, Thank you so much for your kind words! It's been a pleasure working together to help grow your subscription training business. We're looking forward to our continued partnership in 2023! -The Firmwater Team

Replied December 2022

Lucy

Hospital & Health Care, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed February 2021

Intuitive and easy to use

Excellent in particular the user support, trial period and on boarding, very responsive.

PROS

At first site the LMS seems plain in comparison to 'fancier' platforms. But its simplicity is one of the best features, once you see how well it works with importing great looking courses and excellent reporting functions. It is simple and does the job you want it to do.

CONS

Terminology is not the clearest - needed some explaining about exactly what was what.

Reason for choosing Firmwater LMS

Other products did not give me the flexibility for users to self register, or for me to gather necessary data for reporting.

Reasons for switching to Firmwater LMS

I couldn't easily integrate SCORM packages alongside other course features; it didn't work with Rise which was the software of choice.

Vendor Response

Hi Lucy, Thank you so much for this kind review. We're happy to see that you have benefited from the simplicity and flexibility of the LMS as well as from the work of our support team. We're working on some updates to our documentation to ensure all terms are as clear as possible. We look forward to continuing our partnership. All the best, Liam and the Firmwater Team

Replied February 2021

Scott

Professional Training & Coaching, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed May 2021

A solid and flexible LMS

We switched from another solution and Firmwater has greater flexibility. Our support has been very responsive and able to get us running quickly. Recommended.

PROS

Firmwater is one of very few LMSs made specifically for training providers. If you want the ability to host an LMS on behalf of other clients, this is the ideal solution.

CONS

Like any LMS, there's a bit of a learning curve, but it's not bad, and the support is very good.

Reasons for switching to Firmwater LMS

Cost, flexibility. DigitalChalk kept promising updates that never happened.

Vendor Response

Hi Scott, Thanks for the excellent review! We're happy to see you're satisfied with your client sites and the support you've received so far. We look forward to our continued partnership. -Liam and the Firmwater Team

Replied June 2021

Sandy

E-Learning, 2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed June 2023

Best LMS

My experience has been great. The Firmwater system always works well, support is #1 in service and support. I’m not technical and often forget what to do but support stays calm and offers their help willingly and with a smile. I tend to get support from [sensitive content hidden] and he’s been a tremendous support. I always feel I can get the help I need from him. [sensitive content hidden] makes me feel secure knowing help is there when I need it and with ease and a smile.I am so happy that I can ask for help to do something new or have forgotten how to do something on one of my courses and [sensitive content hidden] provides the support I need and then sends me an email showing me how to do it. I truly appreciate this support and it’s worth everything to me. If I have an emergency situation (my fault) Support [sensitive content hidden] is there to help me, so thank you!!

PROS

The ease of the system to set up and learn. The support is with a Live person which is incredible when you really need to speak to someone. Response from support through email is quick and very helpful.

CONS

The support is on a 3 hour time difference so they close earlier than us but then they open 3 hours earlier too so I get the answer early in the morning. But, if it’s really important they will often respond and/or take a call after hours.

Reason for choosing Firmwater LMS

Canadian and support was available for sure! Product was everything we needed znd more. Simple to set up and use.

Reasons for switching to Firmwater LMS

The other company we used were in American money and it confused our clients thinking we were American. Support was non existence or the typical put in a ticket, get a code and wait 2 days! We spoke with Firmwater and new instantly this is a company that cares . We were looking for a Canadian company that was easy to use, Canadian and provided real support that responded quickly and provided full understandable answers. This is rare today to be able to speak with support if required.

Vendor Response

Hi Sandy, Thanks for the review! With clients across North America and Europe, it can sometimes be a challenge for us to ensure we provide the same level of high support to everyone, but it is definitely our #1 priority. We're glad you're able to make use of that to help your training business run smoothly! Cheers, -Liam and the Firmwater Team

Replied June 2023

Anonymous

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed November 2023

Outstanding Customer Service

PROS

I found the customer service with Firmwater to be exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble, [sensitive content hidden] (our contact) was always available to support and help grow and understand our needs.

CONS

The pricing is the only thing which is a con about Firmwater and this is purely due to the volume of users we have, for the first few years the pricing was excellent.

Vendor Response

Hi! Thanks for the 10/10 review! We're glad to know that our support has helped your business improve and grow! We're always looking at new ways we can help training companies scale up with different pricing strategies, so thank you for the feedback! -Liam and the Firmwater Team

Replied November 2023

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Bradley

Verified reviewer

E-Learning, 2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed August 2018

Awesome!!!

My company has been with Firmwater since late 2015, and we could not be happier. Their customer service beats any company I've worked with in the past by leaps and bounds. They genuinly want your business to be successful, and go the extra mile to help us out and learn the software. Well worth the money, and unless prices go up some time in the future I think our relationship will last for a long time.

PROS

The software is user friendly for a non-skilled individual like myself to not only deliver educational content, but also on the backend for controlling content, managing users, and providing reports.

CONS

Not a durn thing so far :), super easy and I am learning new things all the time.

Roxanne

Verified reviewer

E-Learning

Used less than 2 years

Review Source: GetApp

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

Reviewed November 2015

Great LMS for a small company

We've been using Firmwater as our LMS provider since 2010, and it feels like they've grown right along with us. They've always been very responsive to our needs, and provide excellent and speedy tech support. As a very small company, we didn't have the resources or expertise in-house to develop or manage our own LMS, and we didn't have the big dollars needed to develop one. We are content producers, not computer programmers! Firmwater's SAAS model gave us a way to monetize our content in a way that was affordable and doable for us. Over the past five years, they have continued to develop and improve their product. The relatively new integration with Shopify was fabulous, it made things so much easier. Shopify allows us to use discount codes, which is an important marketing tool for us. And we now use our Shopify webstore as our website, saving us some money and making it easier for us to update our own content.

PROS

We can offer custom portals to our corporate clients. Students can print their Certificate of Completion from their Training Plan.

CONS

The per-head registration fee is the same, regardless of the size of the price of the course, but I think this is more our problem than theirs!

Zachary

Education Management, 11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed January 2023

Firmwater is perfect for our training company's needs!

Firmwater couldn't be easier to work with. The product is very user friendly to work with and if I have any questions, its answered very quickly. Kudos to the team at Firmwater!

PROS

Our Firmwater LMS is so easy to use! With the ability to create child accounts, the scalability is endless. We can brand our clients LMS portals by simply uploading their logo.

CONS

An storefront feature native to Firmwater would be nice, but it is very easy to connect to Shopify for ecommerce sales.

Vendor Response

Hi Zach, Thank you for this great review! It's been a pleasure working with you in your new role and we're happy to hear you've found our Shopify integration easy to use. We're constantly updating the e-commerce integration to make it as user-friendly as possible. It's also fantastic to hear you've had such a good experience with our support team! Thanks again, The Firmwater Team

Replied February 2023

Sal

Security and Investigations, 2-10 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed March 2023

Positive Recommendation for Firmwater LMS

Overall the experience with this firm has been exceptional. From the beginning the team made it very easy to talk to and was always available to respond to questions. This was the first time we ever used an LMS and with no background in it, I can honestly say I could not have done what we did without their support. They acted more like a team member of my team than some of my own people. When you look for support from a vendor, the standard they set is beyond expectations.

PROS

Overall the user experience was great ! It took very little time to understand and utilize the program. Made our first experience as an entry level program for us to be very easy to use.

CONS

I cannot think of things to discuss regarding what we didn't like about the product.

Reason for choosing Firmwater LMS

the online rating of this company was excellent. From the first call, it was obvious to us that we were in good hands. I will be happy to be used as a reference for anyone considering using this firm.

Vendor Response

Hi Sal, Thanks for the kind words! It's been a pleasure working with you over the last few years and we're happy to hear you consider us a part of your team! And thank you as well for offering to be a reference for us. It's very much appreciated. Cheers, The Firmwater Team

Replied March 2023

Hal

Verified reviewer

E-Learning, 2-10 employees

Used less than 2 years

Review Source: GetApp

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

Reviewed November 2015

Firmwater LMS

I have been involved in LMS procurement for 15 years for organizations in the public, private and inter-governmental sectors. In my role as COO of Blue House Energy I have been using Firmwater for three years. We chose Firmwater after a detailed review of options, For a training company/organization, Firmwater is the best I have reviewed or used.

PROS

Very quick and personalized support Quick uploads Ability to create private brand labeled sites (known as “clients”) Grant content from a “master” to “clients”, enabling automatic content update Supports locations and departments Many email contact options, including customization of email messages Various options for user setup Ideal for certificates and certifications (including customized certificates of achievement) Logical user interface and process for content management

CONS

Need more backend functions accessible to the user interface (in process) Would be nice to have a "lite" LCMS that supports version control Upgraded user interface for reports and help

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