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10 Best Learning Management Systems of 2026
Statlyst data desk · updated November 9, 2026 · next review December 24, 2026
Docebo is the best learning management system for enterprise training teams in 2026, backed by $261.5 million in annual recurring revenue at September 30, 2026; TalentLMS suits small and midsize teams that want a published price and a free plan; 360Learning has the lowest per-user list price at $8 per user per month for up to 100 users, and TalentLMS Core costs $119 per month billed yearly for up to 40 active users.
Market data
- 54.7%In fall 2024, 54.7% of students at US degree-granting colleges took at least one distance education course, according to NCES IPEDS data summarized by the Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI).Postsecondary National Policy Institute · 2024
- 26.5%In fall 2024, 26.5% of US college students studied exclusively online and 28.2% mixed online and in-person courses, per PNPI's summary of IPEDS data.Postsecondary National Policy Institute · 2024
- 103%UPCEA and IDEBP report that exclusively online enrollment at US degree-granting colleges rose 103% between 2012 and fall 2024, from 2.6 million to more than 5.3 million students.UPCEA and International Distance Education Benchmark Project · 2024
- 4,657,856Institutions reporting to NC-SARA counted 4,657,856 students enrolled exclusively in distance education in fall 2025, up 4.9% from 4,442,246 in fall 2024.National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) · 2025
- 47%In the 2025-26 academic year, 47% of US higher education faculty taught at least one fully online course.Bay View Analytics · 2026
- 16%In 2025, 16% of people aged 16 to 74 in the EU had done an online course, based on Eurostat's survey of internet use.Eurostat · 2025
| # | Product | Features (35%) | Adoption and reviews (35%) | Value (30%) | Overall | Users or customers | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Docebo | 9.3 | 9.0 | 7.4 | 8.6 | $261.5 million (2026) | Check price |
| 2 | Cornerstone | 9.2 | 9.2 | 6.8 | 8.5 | 7,000 (2026) | Check price |
| 3 | TalentLMS | 7.9 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 8.5 | 70,000+ (2026) | $119 |
| 4 | 360Learning | 8.4 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 2,500+ (2026) | $8 |
| 5 | Absorb LMS | 8.8 | 8.5 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 3,700+ (2026) | Check price |
| 6 | iSpring Learn | 7.8 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 4.5 million (2026) | $6.91 |
| 7 | Litmos | 8.3 | 8.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 11,000+ (2026) | $8000 |
| 8 | LearnUpon | 8.2 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 1,500 (2026) | Check price |
| 9 | SAP SuccessFactors Learning | 8.9 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 7.5 | n/a | Check price |
| 10 | Tovuti LMS | 7.8 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 7.3 | n/a | $7500 |
Adoption figures come from company filings, official releases or independent surveys, linked in each entry. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests. Scoring method
This ranking is for L&D managers, HR teams and training leads choosing a corporate learning management system for employee onboarding, compliance, sales enablement or customer and partner education. It covers ten platforms that sell to businesses today, from enterprise suites (Docebo, Cornerstone, SAP SuccessFactors Learning) to self-serve systems with public price lists (TalentLMS, iSpring Learn, 360Learning). Scores weigh features 35%, adoption 35% and value 30%. Adoption figures are customer, organization or user counts that each vendor publishes, plus annual recurring revenue for Docebo, which is a listed company. Vendors count differently (teams, organizations, companies, users), so treat the numbers as indicators of scale rather than a market share table. Prices are the starting list prices shown in USD on each vendor's pricing page; where a vendor sells only by quote or the page did not show USD, we mark the price pending. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run training programs on these platforms.
AssessmentDocebo is the strongest all-round pick for large organizations that train employees, customers and partners on one platform, and it is the only vendor here that reports audited recurring revenue every quarter. TalentLMS is the practical choice for small and midsize teams: it has a free plan, prices in USD on its site and claims more than 70,000 teams. Cornerstone fits enterprises that want learning tied to skills and workforce planning at very large scale. iSpring Learn and 360Learning publish per-user prices that make budgeting simple, Litmos and Tovuti publish annual floors, and Absorb, LearnUpon and SAP SuccessFactors Learning sell by quote.
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Docebo
An AI-powered enterprise learning platform for employee, customer and partner training sold in two plans: a core plan and Enterprise.
8.6overallAn AI-powered enterprise learning platform for employee, customer and partner training sold in two plans: a core plan and Enterprise.
Best forLarge organizations that run internal and external training programs on one platform and need multi-audience portals.
Adoption data
$261.5 millionDocebo reported annual recurring revenue of $261.5 million at September 30, 2026, up 11.0% from a year earlier, in its third quarter 2026 results filed with the SEC.
Docebo Inc. (SEC Form 6-K), Docebo third quarter 2026 financial results press release (2026): “ARR was $261.5 million, an increase of 11.0% from the comparative period in the prior year.”
Docebo is the enterprise benchmark among standalone corporate LMS vendors. Its third quarter 2026 filing reports $261.5 million in annual recurring revenue, up 11.0% year over year, and an average contract value of $77.9 thousand, which tells you the typical buyer is a mid-size or large organization rather than a small team. The core plan covers multi-audience portals, white-labeled design, certification and compliance tracking, AI content creation, multilingual training with AI translations, and live, mobile and social learning. Enterprise adds advanced analytics, extended enterprise for up to 10 domains, two sandbox environments, a branded mobile app, faster API limits, a dedicated database and a named account team. Docebo also runs a separate federal platform for U.S. government buyers. The trade-off is price transparency: there is no public price list, AI creation runs on usage-based credits, and some capabilities are sold as add-ons, so the total depends on negotiation.
Strengths
- +Built for employees, customers and partners on the same platform
- +Listed company that reports ARR and customer metrics every quarter
- +Separate Docebo Federal platform for U.S. federal government security requirements
Limitations
- −No published price; both plans are sold through sales
- −AI content creation runs on usage-based credits
- −Branded mobile app and extra connected data are add-ons
SummaryThe most complete platform here for organizations that train several audiences at once. Expect a sales-led process and a contract sized for mid-market or enterprise budgets.
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Cornerstone
Cornerstone's workforce readiness platform combining corporate learning, skills data and AI agents.
8.5overallCornerstone's workforce readiness platform combining corporate learning, skills data and AI agents.
Best forGlobal enterprises that want learning connected to skills, job architecture and workforce planning.
Adoption data
7,000Cornerstone says more than 7,000 organizations worldwide use its platform.
Cornerstone OnDemand, About Us | Cornerstone (2026): “Trusted by over 7,000 organizations worldwide”
Cornerstone is one of the longest-running names in corporate learning, and its adoption numbers match that history: the company says more than 7,000 organizations use it, that it has customers in more than 180 countries, and that 50% of the Fortune 100 choose it. It also says someone takes a course in Cornerstone every 3 seconds. The product has moved beyond a classic LMS toward what Cornerstone calls a workforce readiness platform. Cornerstone Learn handles training delivery, Skills Architect builds and maintains job architecture and shows skills gaps by person, team and organization, its guided development plans combine learning, mentoring and practice, and Future of Work planning maps which tasks AI will automate or assist. That breadth suits enterprises that want learning, skills and workforce planning to share data. For a mid-size company that only needs courses and compliance, it is more platform than required, and pricing is only available by quote.
Strengths
- +Very large installed base across more than 180 countries
- +Cornerstone says 50% of the Fortune 100 choose it
- +Learning, skills and workforce planning in one platform
Limitations
- −No published pricing
- −Breadth of modules adds implementation work
- −Designed for enterprise programs rather than small teams
SummaryA strong fit for global enterprises that want learning tied to skills and workforce planning. Smaller teams will pay for capability they do not use.
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TalentLMS
A self-serve cloud LMS with a free plan and published USD prices based on monthly active users.
8.5overallA self-serve cloud LMS with a free plan and published USD prices based on monthly active users.
Best forSmall and midsize businesses that want to launch training quickly and know the price before talking to sales.
Adoption data
70,000+TalentLMS says more than 70,000 teams use its platform for training.
TalentLMS, TalentLMS: The Team Helping Other Great Teams Grow (2026): “Trusted by 70,000+ teams to achieve training success.”
TalentLMS is the easiest corporate LMS on this list to price without a sales call. The pricing page shows USD prices, with Core at $119 a month billed yearly for 1 to 40 users ($149 billed monthly) and Grow at $229 a month for 1 to 70 users, and a free plan that needs no credit card. Billing counts unique users who log in each month, so occasional learners do not inflate the bill. Even the Core plan includes SSO with SAML 2.0, LDAP and OpenID Connect, a custom domain with SSL, the API, custom reports, LTI 1.3, learning paths, automations and group supervisors. TalentCraft adds AI course creation, AI tests and captions. The limits show at scale: Core has a single branch portal, Grow has three, and the 1,000-course TalentLibrary costs extra. TalentLMS says more than 70,000 teams use it, a count that reflects many small customers.
Strengths
- +Permanent free plan and published USD prices
- +Price is based on unique users who log in each month
- +SSO, custom domain and API are included from the Core plan
Limitations
- −The Core plan includes one branch portal
- −The TalentLibrary course collection is a paid add-on
- −Flexible user limits on the Pro plan stop at 500 users
SummaryThe best value for small and midsize teams that want a working LMS this week. Larger enterprises with complex audiences will outgrow the branch limits.
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360Learning
A collaborative, AI-driven LMS where subject experts co-author courses with L&D teams.
8.2overallA collaborative, AI-driven LMS where subject experts co-author courses with L&D teams.
Best forTeams that want subject experts across the business to create and update courses.
Adoption data
2,500+360Learning says more than 2,500 teams have moved to its platform from another LMS.
360Learning, AI-Driven LMS & Collaborative Learning Platform | 360Learning (2026): “2,500+ teams ditched their clunky LMS”
360Learning built its LMS around collaborative learning: subject experts write and update courses, and L&D reviews and validates them. That model suits companies where knowledge sits with engineers, sales leaders or operations staff rather than a central training team. The Team plan costs $8 per user per month for up to 100 users, and a free trial is offered; Business and Enterprise move to quotes and allow contracts that combine registered and monthly active users, useful when training external learners. The platform includes co-authoring, AI-assisted authoring, a SCORM player, instructor-led and virtual sessions, an AI Companion, gamification and skills-based learning. Agentic automation handles enrollment, translation and catalog management with HR data synced from Workday, SAP and other systems. 360Learning says more than 2,500 teams have replaced another LMS with it, but it does not publish a total customer count, so we scored adoption conservatively.
Strengths
- +Published per-user price for teams up to 100
- +Collaborative authoring spreads course creation across the business
- +Larger contracts can mix registered and monthly active users
Limitations
- −The Team plan stops at 100 users
- −Business and Enterprise prices are by quote
- −Adoption figure counts switching teams, not total customers
SummaryThe best fit for organizations that want experts, not only L&D, to build training. Teams above 100 users will need a quote.
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Absorb LMS
A cloud LMS with AI agents, a large prebuilt course library and commission-free course sales.
8.2overallA cloud LMS with AI agents, a large prebuilt course library and commission-free course sales.
Best forMid-size and large companies that train employees and sell or deliver training to customers and partners.
Adoption data
3,700+Absorb Software says leaders from more than 3,700 companies use Absorb LMS.
Absorb Software, The Industry's #1 Learning Management System | Absorb LMS Software (2026): “Trusted by leaders from 3,700+ companies”
Absorb LMS covers internal and external training with an unusually strong commerce layer. Its PCI-compliant ecommerce lets companies sell courses without paying Absorb a commission, across 70 payment gateways and multiple currencies, with single or team licenses in one transaction. For employees, Absorb auto-assigns training by role, department, location, goals and skill gaps, and ships a catalog of more than 12,000 job skills and 20,000 prebuilt courses. Absorb Aura is a set of AI agents that answer learner questions from assigned training, guide managers and admins, and suggest next courses, while Absorb Create generates courses with quizzes, translations and voice-overs. Integrations cover ADP, Workday, Salesforce and more than 40 other systems, plus an API. Absorb says leaders from more than 3,700 companies use it. Pricing is by quote, so compare it against Docebo and LearnUpon on a like-for-like learner count.
Strengths
- +Commission-free course sales with multiple currencies
- +Large prebuilt course and skills catalog
- +Separated portals for partners and resellers
Limitations
- −No published price
- −Customer counts differ across Absorb's own pages: 2,900+ on About, 3,700+ on the homepage
- −Course library and integrations add evaluation work
SummaryA well-rounded choice when you need employee training and paid customer courses in one system. Get a written quote at your real learner count.
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iSpring Learn
A corporate LMS from the maker of the iSpring Suite authoring tool, priced per active user.
8.2overallA corporate LMS from the maker of the iSpring Suite authoring tool, priced per active user.
Best forCompanies with 100 to 500 learners that want a fixed per-user price and strong onboarding and compliance tools.
Adoption data
4.5 millioniSpring says its products, which include authoring tools as well as the LMS, have more than 4.5 million users worldwide.
iSpring, iSpring: A product-first company that builds every solution with care (2026): “4.5 + million users worldwide”
iSpring Learn is the clearest per-user price list among corporate LMS vendors. The Business plan costs $6.91 per user per month for 100 users, an annual price of $8,286, and drops to $4.46 at 300 users and $3.97 at 500 users; larger deployments move to an Enterprise quote. A 30-day trial needs no credit card. The feature set leans toward practical employee training: individual onboarding plans, observation checklists that let managers see whether staff apply what they learned, an intelligent re-enrollment system that tracks certificate validity and assigns refresher training in advance, an integrated knowledge base, and digital profiles of employee competencies and job roles. iSpring says its products have more than 4.5 million users worldwide, though that figure includes its widely used authoring tools, not only the LMS. It is less suited to customer academies or ecommerce than Docebo, Absorb or LearnUpon.
Strengths
- +Published USD per-user prices that fall with volume
- +30-day free trial with no credit card
- +Pairs with the iSpring Suite authoring tool
Limitations
- −Smallest published plan covers 100 users
- −Enterprise pricing is by quote
- −The pricing page showed EUR from our location until we requested USD
SummaryA predictable, low per-user price for internal onboarding and compliance programs. Pick a different platform if external training or course sales are central.
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Litmos
A learning platform for workforce, partner and customer training, with published annual starting prices.
8.2overallA learning platform for workforce, partner and customer training, with published annual starting prices.
Best forMid-size companies that want an established LMS with a published annual price floor.
Adoption data
11,000+Litmos says more than 11,000 organizations across 150 countries use its platform.
Litmos, Learning Acceleration LMS Platform | Litmos (2026): “Trusted by 11,000+ organizations across 150 countries”
Litmos is one of the few established enterprise-grade LMS vendors that publishes a price floor. Foundation starts at $8,000 a year and Platinum at $15,000, while Platinum AI, which embeds AI across authoring, skill gap analysis and insights, is priced by sales. Foundation already covers SSO, self sign-up, roles and teams, custom domains, branded multi-tenant portals, multiple languages, learning paths, instructor-led and virtual sessions, mobile learning, 360-degree video and continuing education units. Platinum adds advanced administration, authoring, compliance and engagement tools. Litmos says more than 11,000 organizations across 150 countries use it, and it pitches the platform for workforce, partner and customer training alike. The annual floor makes it a poor fit for a 20-person company, but for a mid-size business it gives a budget anchor before the first sales call, which Docebo, Absorb and Cornerstone do not.
Strengths
- +Published annual starting prices for two plans
- +Multi-tenant branded portals for external audiences
- +Large customer base across 150 countries
Limitations
- −Annual floor of $8,000 is high for very small teams
- −Platinum AI plan is priced by sales
- −Additional tenants are an add-on
SummaryA credible mid-market LMS with prices you can plan around. Small teams should start with TalentLMS or iSpring Learn instead.
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LearnUpon
An agentic learning platform with separate products for employees, customer education and associations.
7.6overallAn agentic learning platform with separate products for employees, customer education and associations.
Best forOrganizations with at least 100 learners that run customer education or member training alongside employee learning.
Adoption data
1,500LearnUpon says it supports more than 1,500 organizations worldwide.
LearnUpon, Pricing & Plans - LearnUpon (2026): “LearnUpon works with organizations of all sizes who want to make learning a central part of their growth strategy and supports over 1,500 organizations worldwide.”
LearnUpon sells three products from one platform: LearnUpon for Employees from 100 users, LearnUpon for Customer Education from 300 users, and LearnUpon for Associations from 150 users. Every plan comes with an implementation consultant, a customer success contact and round-the-clock technical support, which is more onboarding help than most vendors include by default. Features include the Create+ AI co-creator, learning journeys with dynamic rules, skills, certification and recertification, gamification, AI-powered assessments and reporting, plus content from Go1. Integrations cover HRIS systems, HubSpot, Salesforce, webinar tools and Zapier, with a two-way API, webhooks and an MCP server. LearnUpon is candid about fit: it says it is not suited to companies with fewer than 100 users, to on-premise needs, to HIPAA-regulated health data, or to K-12 and higher education student audiences. It supports more than 1,500 organizations and sells by quote.
Strengths
- +Every plan includes an implementation consultant and customer success
- +Technical support 24/7, 365 days a year
- +Separate products tuned for customer education and associations
Limitations
- −No published price
- −Not a fit for fewer than 100 users, by LearnUpon's own account
- −No HIPAA support for health data, per LearnUpon
SummaryA service-heavy option for customer education and member training at mid-market scale. Small teams and HIPAA-regulated programs should look elsewhere.
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SAP SuccessFactors Learning
SAP's cloud corporate LMS, sold standalone or as part of the SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite.
7.5overallSAP's cloud corporate LMS, sold standalone or as part of the SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite.
Best forEnterprises already on SAP SuccessFactors or in regulated industries such as life sciences.
SAP SuccessFactors Learning is the natural LMS for organizations that already run SAP SuccessFactors for HR, because it shares people and skills data with the rest of the suite, though SAP also sells it standalone and to midsize firms through GROW with SAP. Its strongest area is compliance: automated training assignments, Joule AI agents meant to raise completion rates and reduce audit risk, and a validated SaaS environment for life sciences companies that SAP says draws on more than 10 years in regulated industries. Learners get Microsoft Teams and Zoom integration and AI recommendations from the talent intelligence hub, and content comes from SAP Content Stream by Skillsoft and Open Content Network partners. SAP publishes no price and no customer count for the learning module, so we scored adoption conservatively. Outside the SAP ecosystem, Docebo or Cornerstone usually gives more learning-specific depth for the effort.
Strengths
- +Native fit with SAP SuccessFactors HR data and talent modules
- +Validated environment for regulated life sciences training
- +Available to midsize companies through GROW with SAP
Limitations
- −No published price
- −SAP does not publish a customer count for the learning module
- −Most value comes from running other SAP SuccessFactors modules
SummaryThe default choice for SAP SuccessFactors customers and regulated life sciences firms. Others will find better standalone options above.
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Tovuti LMS
An all-inclusive LMS priced by learner, with content authoring, ecommerce and events in one plan.
7.3overallAn all-inclusive LMS priced by learner, with content authoring, ecommerce and events in one plan.
Best forOrganizations with around 100 or more learners that want every feature in a single published plan.
Tovuti takes the opposite approach to tiered pricing: one plan with the whole platform, priced by the number of learners, starting at $7,500 a year for the first 100. That plan includes courses and learning paths, interactive H5P authoring, reporting dashboards, ecommerce, automated assignments and reminders, certification and compliance tracking, branded portals, a native mobile app with offline access, SSO with HRIS and CRM integrations, events and instructor-led training, and gamification. The WayPoints AI authoring tool and LMS-as-a-service packages are optional extras. Tovuti says multi-year terms and sector pricing for nonprofits, government, education and healthcare can lower the list price, and it cites SOC 2, GDPR and FedRAMP-ready status. It does not publish a customer count, so we scored adoption conservatively. For a 100-learner program it is easy to budget.
Strengths
- +One plan with the full platform and no feature tiers
- +Published starting price
- +Discounts for multi-year terms and for nonprofit, government, education and healthcare buyers
Limitations
- −No published customer count
- −WayPoints AI authoring is an add-on
- −Annual floor is high for teams well under 100 learners
SummaryA simple, all-inclusive plan for programs of about 100 learners and up. Choose a larger vendor if you need proven scale across tens of thousands of users.
Choosing a product
- Match the pricing model to your learner count
- Corporate LMS vendors price in three ways. TalentLMS charges a flat monthly fee per band of active users, starting at $119 a month billed yearly for up to 40. iSpring Learn and 360Learning charge per user, at $6.91 and $8 per user per month for 100 users. Litmos and Tovuti publish annual floors of $8,000 and $7,500. Work out what each model costs at your real headcount, and at double it.
- Ask how an active user is counted
- TalentLMS bases its price on unique users who log in each month, and 360Learning lets larger contracts mix registered and monthly active users. A seasonal workforce or a customer academy with occasional visitors costs far less under an active-user model than under a registered-user model.
- Check the minimum size before you book a demo
- Some vendors are built for larger programs. LearnUpon says it is not a fit for companies looking for a solution for fewer than 100 users, and its employee plan starts from 100 users. Tovuti's published price covers the first 100 learners. Teams of 20 or 30 people will get better value from TalentLMS's free plan or its Core plan.
- Plan for external audiences early
- If you will train customers, partners or resellers, look for multi-tenant portals, branding per audience and ecommerce. Docebo's Enterprise plan includes extended enterprise for up to 10 domains, Absorb offers commission-free course sales with 70 payment gateways, and Litmos lists multi-tenant branded portals in its Foundation plan.
- Count the integrations you actually need
- An LMS that does not sync with your HRIS creates manual user management. Absorb lists ADP, Workday, Salesforce and more than 40 other systems, 360Learning syncs HR data from Workday and SAP, and SAP SuccessFactors Learning runs inside the SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite. Confirm that the connector you need is included in your plan, not sold as an add-on.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best LMS for corporate training in 2026?
Docebo is our top pick for large organizations that train employees, customers and partners, and it reported $261.5 million in annual recurring revenue at September 30, 2026. TalentLMS is the best value for small and midsize teams, with a free plan and paid plans from $119 a month billed yearly.
How much does a corporate LMS cost?
Published prices start at $8 per user per month on 360Learning's Team plan and $6.91 per user per month for 100 users on iSpring Learn ($8,286 a year). TalentLMS Core costs $119 a month billed yearly for up to 40 active users. Litmos starts at $8,000 a year and Tovuti at $7,500 a year for 100 learners. Docebo, Cornerstone, Absorb, LearnUpon and SAP sell by quote.
Which LMS has the most customers?
Among the vendors that publish counts, TalentLMS claims more than 70,000 teams, Litmos more than 11,000 organizations, Cornerstone more than 7,000 organizations and Absorb more than 3,700 companies. Each vendor counts differently, and many TalentLMS customers are small teams, so the totals are not directly comparable.
Is there a free corporate LMS?
TalentLMS has a permanent free plan that needs no credit card. iSpring Learn offers a 30-day free trial, and 360Learning offers a free trial on its Team plan. The enterprise platforms on this list do not have free plans.
Which LMS is best for customer and partner training?
Docebo's Enterprise plan supports extended enterprise across up to 10 domains, Absorb sells courses commission-free through 70 payment gateways, and LearnUpon has a dedicated customer education product from 300 users. Litmos includes multi-tenant branded portals in its Foundation plan.
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