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Native LMS vs LTI - Choosing the Best Option for Your Team

Compare native LMS and LTI side by side to see which approach delivers faster adoption, better performance, and measurable results for your team.

Pay only for what you use. Scale as you grow.
Pay only for what you use. Scale as you grow.

The Technical Breakdown

Capability
Trainery Native
External LMS + LTI
Setup time
Scales as team grows
1–7 days (depends on IT)
User provisioning
Auto-provision & assign
Manual/SSO mapping
Analytics
Unified dashboards & insights
Split across platforms
License & access control
Automated via marketplace rules
Manual renewal mapping
Reporting for audits
One-click export & audit logs
Export & reconcile
Admin effort (ongoing)
Low
Medium–High
Best for
Teams who want fast rollout & native integration
Companies with mature LMS + IT

Custom pricing available for multi-year & high-volume licenses

Trainery Native

Try both license content into your LMS via LTI

Native Velocity

Fastest deployment path. No complex mappings, no external maintenance, just automated excellence.

Low friction rollout
Unified dashboard
Auto-provisioning
Start Native Pilot

LTI Governance

Keep your existing infrastructure. We provide the content, you provide the environment.

LMS Compatibility
Standardized SCORM
IT Governance
LTI Integration Docs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between a Native LMS and LTI?

A Native LMS is a complete learning platform where content, users, tracking, and reporting live in one system.

Do I need an LMS to use LTI?

Yes. LTI only works if you already have an LMS. If you don’t have one, a Native LMS is the better starting point.

Which option is faster to launch?

LTI is faster. You can deploy licensed content almost immediately once the integration is enabled. A Native LMS takes longer but gives you full long-term control.

How does reporting differ between Native LMS and LTI?

With a Native LMS, reporting is built in and fully customizable. With LTI, reporting depends on what your LMS supports, typically completions and grades.

Can we track completions and grades in our LMS?

Yes. Marketplace + LTI supports completion events and grade passback (where supported), so reporting remains centralized in your LMS.

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