Trainual alternative: LemPlates

Training & onboarding platform

Why teams switch from Trainual

  • Save 90%+ on monthly costs
  • Get versatile SOP execution beyond training
  • Use AI to generate templates
  • Access 1000+ ready-to-use templates
  • No per-seat pricing
  • Build habits with gamification

What it does

Trainual is a training and knowledge transfer platform focused on employee onboarding and training documentation.

Strengths

  • Great for training content
  • Video support
  • Onboarding focus
  • Learning paths
  • Quiz features
  • Progress tracking for learners

Limitations

  • Training-focused only
  • Expensive ($99+/month)
  • Overkill for simple checklists
  • Per-seat pricing
  • Limited checklist runs
  • No template marketplace

Why teams pick LemPlates

  • Versatile use cases beyond training
  • Affordable flat-rate pricing
  • Quick checklist runs
  • No per-seat limits
  • Template marketplace
  • AI template generation
  • Gamification for engagement

Pricing side by side

  • Trainual free plan: Trial only
  • Trainual paid plan: $99+/month (per-seat)
  • LemPlates free plan: Unlimited templates & runs
  • LemPlates paid plan: $9.99/month flat

LemPlates saves 90%+ for most teams

Frequently asked questions

Can LemPlates replace Trainual for training?

For checklist-based training, yes! Trainual has deeper LMS features, but LemPlates handles onboarding checklists well.

Does LemPlates support video content?

Yes! Embed Loom, YouTube, Vimeo, and 9+ other platforms directly in template steps.

Is LemPlates good for employee onboarding?

Absolutely! Employee onboarding is one of our most popular use cases with 100+ ready-to-use templates.

Moving from Trainual

  • Identify training checklists in Trainual
  • Describe each to AI Brain Dump
  • Generate templates with embedded videos
  • Run training with tracking and analytics