Sana is one of the most forward-thinking LMS platforms we've tested—engineered from the ground up as an AI-native learning system. During our in-depth demo, we found Sana far more than just an LMS: it’s a hybrid of an authoring tool, LXP, virtual classroom, and generative AI engine, all in one.

What stood out immediately was Sana’s user-centric, consumer-grade interface. Learners are greeted with a personalized homepage featuring course recommendations, adaptive skill paths, and access to upcoming live sessions. Admins, meanwhile, can automate workflows, build custom dashboards with natural language queries, and assign content to smart groups driven by HRIS data.

Creating content in Sana feels almost like using Figma for learning. Courses can be built collaboratively with drag-and-drop blocks, pre-built templates, and interactive cards. The platform’s AI features help you generate full course outlines from PDFs, translate entire courses instantly (via DeepL), or even rewrite and summarize content mid-flow. The AI tutor—one of the platform’s signature features—provides learners with real-time answers, feedback, and personalized learning suggestions, behaving much like a GPT-powered coach.

For organizations running live learning, Sana’s integrated virtual classroom is equally impressive. It allows polls, flip cards, breakout rooms, and collaborative notepads—without ever leaving the LMS. Sessions are auto-transcribed, and AI-generated recaps and action plans make the learning stick long after class ends.

Sana also offers an AI-powered analytics dashboard where admins can track program effectiveness or even ask open questions like “Which managers have the lowest course completion rates for GDPR?” to get instant, interactive visualizations via chat.

That said, Sana’s product is still relatively new compared to long-standing players, and it lacks a native mobile app or advanced gamification features that some orgs may rely on. But for teams ready to embrace an AI-first approach to learning, Sana is arguably one of the most compelling all-in-one LMS we’ve seen in years.