In 2026, the market is split: Training providers with physical classrooms use Arlo. Digital-first academies use Direct Native Selling. Choosing the wrong one can cost you $2,500/year in wasted licensing.
When Arlo Makes Sense: The “Blended” Specialist
Arlo is a powerhouse for a very specific type of business. If your operation looks like this, the high cost is justified:
Physical Logistics: You need to manage venue bookings, catering, and instructor travel.
Corporate CRM: You need a robust B2B sales pipeline and lead management built into your booking engine.
Multi-Channel: You sell a mix of webinars, face-to-face workshops, and self-paced Moodle courses.
The Catch: Arlo starts at approximately $105/month + registration fees. For a pure eLearning site, you are paying for an 80% feature set you will never touch.
When Arlo Doesn’t Make Sense: The “Digital-First” Academy
If 90% of your revenue comes from self-paced Moodle courses, Arlo is a “Complexity Trap.” Here is why native selling (via Enrollait) is superior for digital creators:
| Metric | Arlo + Moodle | Direct (Enrollait) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $3,200+ (SaaS fees) | $420 (Flat fee) |
| Setup Time | Weeks (API mapping) | 15 Minutes |
| Data Sovereignty | Stored on Arlo Cloud | Your Moodle Database |
The Conversion Hook: Zero-Latency Workflow
Google’s 2026 “Helpful Content” guidelines prioritize user experience. The #1 complaint from students is the “Access Gap”—the time between paying and seeing the course.
If you want Moodle access instantly (under 30 seconds) after payment, here is the Enrollait workflow:
Payment: Student completes Stripe Checkout (on your own domain).
Trigger: Stripe sends a secure Webhook directly to your Moodle instance.
Action: Enrollait creates the user and enrolls them in the specific Course ID.
Access: The student is redirected to the Moodle dashboard, already logged in.
The 2026 Verdict
Use Arlo if you are a massive training organization with complex, multi-day physical events.
Use Enrollait if you want to sell courses, automate enrollments, and keep your profit margins high without the overhead of an enterprise TMS.
“Don’t build a skyscraper if you only need a high-speed highway.”
FAQ
Is Arlo an LMS?
No. Arlo is a Training Management System (TMS). It handles the "business" of training (venues, invoices, CRM), while Moodle handles the "learning."
Does Arlo provide instant Moodle enrollment?
Yes, but it relies on a cloud-to-cloud sync. If the sync service or your Arlo subscription has an issue, the enrollment chain breaks.