Zelo
Palo Alto, California, United States, and Stavanger, Norway
What it is
Zelo is a training platform for creating courses, distributing them, tracking completion, and automating compliance renewal. Its AI can turn uploaded material into structured courses with pages, blocks, quizzes, and certification. Training can be delivered through email, SMS, Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, and Workplace. Course validity periods and automatic renewal can prompt employees and re-enrol them in the latest version. For contractor onboarding, QR-code scans can create users, send training by SMS, and track completion without pre-registration. Zelo supports two-way SCORM 1.2, so courses can be imported and exported to another LMS. Integration options include directory sync, SSO, department hierarchy, API HRIS connections, and Excel or CSV imports. Courses are self-paced, and the platform includes a content library, automated assignments, certificates, and an audit trail. It is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Zelo states it is SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant. Pricing is on request, and there is no free plan.
For and against
For
- Distributes training across six listed channels.
- AI converts uploaded material into structured courses.
- Two-way SCORM 1.2 supports import and export.
- QR scans can initiate contractor training without pre-registration.
- Includes completion certificates and an audit trail.
Against
- No free plan is available.
- Pricing is available on request.
- Data is stored in Europe.
The verdict
Zelo brings course creation, multi-channel delivery, completion tracking, and compliance renewal into one platform. Its listed plans and features vary, so teams should confirm the custom-priced plan that fits their learner and editor needs.
Who it suits
Zelo is aimed at training leads, HSE and compliance owners, subject-matter experts, regulated organizations, agencies, and consultants. It may suit teams distributing recurring training across employees or contractors.
Plans and prices
Course Builder
1 content editor · 50 active learners · basic templates · mobile-responsive output
Read 1 Oct 2026 · zeloapp.com
LMS
Up to 100 learners · progress tracking · certificates · basic reporting
Read 1 Oct 2026 · zeloapp.com
Newsletter
Up to 150 subscribers · email templates · scheduling · open and click analytics
Read 1 Oct 2026 · zeloapp.com
Starter
1 content editor · 10 active courses · mobile-responsive courses · basic templates library
Read 1 Oct 2026 · zeloapp.com
Suite
Unlimited editors and learners · advanced AI features and automation · 100+ pre-made courses · custom branding and white-labeling
Read 1 Oct 2026 · zeloapp.com
Team
5 content editors · 500 active learners · AI-powered content suggestions · SCORM 1.2 export
Read 1 Oct 2026 · zeloapp.com
On the record
- Compliance automation
- Course validity periods and automatic renewal notify and re-enrol employees in the latest course version.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Contractor onboarding
- QR-code scans can create users automatically, send training by SMS, and track completion without pre-registration.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Core purpose
- Zelo builds courses, distributes them across channels, tracks completion, and automates compliance renewal in one platform.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Course generation
- Its AI can turn uploaded source material into structured courses with pages, blocks, quizzes, and certification.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Data location
- The pricing page says data is stored in Europe, with Suite plans including a signed DPA, audit logs, and quarterly compliance reports.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Distribution channels
- The platform distributes training through email, SMS, Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, and Workplace.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Zelo provides directory sync, SSO, tree-structured department hierarchy, API HRIS connections, and direct Excel/CSV import.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- SCORM support
- Zelo supports two-way SCORM 1.2, allowing courses to be imported into Zelo and exported to another LMS.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security certifications
- Zelo states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified, ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR compliant.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- The service uses AWS infrastructure, AES-256 encryption at rest, HTTPS/TLS 1.2 or higher in transit, daily backups, and vulnerability scanning.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Starter includes standard support, Team includes priority email support, and Suite includes a dedicated success manager.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Target customers
- Zelo is aimed at training leads, HSE and compliance owners, subject-matter experts, regulated organizations, agencies, and consultants.zeloapp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
