Gong is the leader in conversation intelligence, recording and analyzing sales calls with AI. Managers can coach using real call examples, identifying what top performers do differently. The platform transforms actual conversations into training material.
Starting priceCustom
Strengths
Best-in-class call analysis
AI identifies winning patterns
Coaching from real examples
Deal intelligence included
Limitations
Premium pricing
Not a full LMS
Requires call volume
Who it's for: Ideal for sales teams who want to coach based on actual conversations and identify what works.
Mindtickle is a complete sales readiness platform combining content management, training, coaching, and conversation intelligence. The platform measures readiness across skills, knowledge, and behaviors. Enterprise-grade for large sales organizations.
Starting priceCustom
Strengths
Complete readiness platform
Training + coaching + content
Readiness scoring
Enterprise capabilities
Limitations
Complex for small teams
Enterprise pricing
Who it's for: Best for enterprise sales organizations needing a complete readiness and training platform.
Lessonly (now part of Seismic) makes creating sales training content easy with a simple authoring tool. Build lessons, practice exercises, and learning paths without technical skills. Great for teams building training programs from scratch.
Starting priceCustom
Strengths
Easiest course creation
Practice and role-play
Learning paths
Good for onboarding
Limitations
No call recording
Less AI than competitors
Who it's for: Perfect for teams who need to create training content quickly without technical complexity.
Chorus (now part of ZoomInfo) offers conversation intelligence with strong coaching features. Create playlists of call snippets for training, analyze talk patterns, and track skill development over time. Good alternative to Gong.
Starting priceCustom
Strengths
Strong call analysis
Coaching playlists
ZoomInfo integration
Competitive pricing
Limitations
Now requires ZoomInfo
Less standalone value
Who it's for: Great for ZoomInfo users who want conversation intelligence and call coaching.
Allego focuses on video-based learning and coaching, ideal for distributed and field sales teams. Reps record video practice, managers provide async feedback, and top performer clips become training content. Mobile-first design for reps on the go.
Starting priceCustom
Strengths
Video-based coaching
Mobile-first design
Async feedback
Field team friendly
Limitations
Video focus may not suit all
Custom pricing only
Who it's for: Ideal for distributed sales teams who need mobile-first, video-based training and coaching.
Brainshark combines sales content management with training and coaching. Create video content, build courses, and assess readiness through video coaching exercises. Part of Bigtincan, offering a full sales enablement suite.
Starting priceCustom
Strengths
Content + training combined
Video coaching
Readiness scorecards
Good for onboarding
Limitations
No call recording
Interface dated
Who it's for: Great for teams needing sales content and training together without call recording.
SalesHood emphasizes peer-to-peer learning, where top performers share knowledge with the team. The platform combines content management, video coaching, and learning paths with a focus on internal expertise sharing.
Starting price$50/user/mo
Strengths
Peer learning focus
Top performer sharing
Content hub
Transparent pricing
Limitations
No call recording
Smaller vendor
Who it's for: Perfect for teams who want to leverage internal expertise and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
Our team evaluated each platform for sales team training. Here's what we measured:
Training Content (25%) — Course creation, libraries, and learning paths.
Coaching Tools (25%) — Manager coaching, feedback, and practice exercises.
Call Intelligence (20%) — Call recording, analysis, and AI insights.
Ease of Use (15%) — Admin experience and rep adoption.
Analytics (15%) — Performance tracking and readiness metrics.
How to Choose
Choose Gong if you need Call coaching.
Choose Mindtickle if you need Enterprise readiness.
Choose Lessonly if you need Easy course creation.
Choose Allego if you need Field sales team.
Choose SalesHood if you need Peer learning.
Common Questions
Sales training software helps onboard new reps, develop skills, and improve performance through courses, coaching, practice exercises, and performance analytics.
Conversation intelligence (like Gong or Chorus) provides real call examples for coaching but isn't required. Platforms like Lessonly focus on content without call recording.
Look at ramp time for new hires, quota attainment, and skill assessment scores. Platforms like Mindtickle connect training to revenue outcomes.
Yes, most platforms support certifications and compliance tracking. Mindtickle and Lessonly have strong certification features.
