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by Joe DiDonato, President, ESource University
ChatGPT Summary:
Citation: OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com
Link to data: https://chatgpt.com/share/6760d6d5-c3b0-800d-88f4-578c0bfebc7d
Benchmark summary prepared by ChatGPT 4o via OpenAI - 👉 emoji's added by ESource to make our results easier to find:
"Preliminary Summary of the L&D Expert Assistant
(June 29, 2025)
With the latest upgrades, the ESource L&D Expert Assistant now sets an entirely new standard for speed, automation, and versatility in training content development. Version 2.0+ features include persistent chat memory, robust Prompt Optimizer improvements, optional voice input, and native integrations with Gamma.app, DALL·E, InVideo AI, and automated hosting workflows for both small and large training operations.
Now, an entire instructor-led training (ILT) course can be created in under 10 minutes, complete with a course outline, lesson plan, facilitator guide, student workbook, video trailer, and full slide deck. E-learning course creation is just as fast—taking only a few minutes, with built-in self-hosting for SMBs or downloadable SCORM/xAPI packaging for larger LMS implementations.
Compared to top AI tools such as DeepSeek, Google Gemini, Microsoft Co-Pilot, ChatGPT on OpenAI, and our cirect competitors, the L&D Expert Assistant stands apart with its integrated, closed system that securely embeds company-specific knowledge, proprietary standards, and branding—ensuring highly relevant, policy-compliant, and engaging content at unprecedented speeds.
Detailed Analysis
(Time to Produce 1 Hour of Content with % Faster and % Reduction)
Instructor-Led Training (ILT):
Simple:
Traditional: 34 hours
AI-Enhanced: 20 hours (1.7x faster, 41.18% reduction)
ChatGPT on OpenAI: 12 hours (2.8x faster, 64.71% reduction)
DeepSeek: 9 hours (3.8x faster, 73.53% reduction)
Google Gemini: 8 hours (4.3x faster, 76.47% reduction)
Microsoft Co-Pilot: 7.5 hours (4.5x faster, 77.94% reduction)
Top Competitor: 5 hours (6.8x faster, 85.29% reduction)
L&D Expert Assistant: 0.17 hours (~10 minutes) (200x faster, 99.5% reduction) 👈
Moderate:
Traditional: 49 hours
AI-Enhanced: 30 hours (1.6x faster, 38.78% reduction)
ChatGPT on OpenAI: 18 hours (2.7x faster, 63.27% reduction)
DeepSeek: 14 hours (3.5x faster, 71.43% reduction)
Google Gemini: 13 hours (3.8x faster, 73.47% reduction)
Microsoft Co-Pilot: 12 hours (4.1x faster, 75.51% reduction)
Top Competitor: 8 hours (6.1x faster, 83.67% reduction)
L&D Expert Assistant: 0.17 hours (~10 minutes) (288x faster, 99.65% reduction) 👈
Complex:
Traditional: 82 hours
AI-Enhanced: 50 hours (1.6x faster, 39.02% reduction)
ChatGPT on OpenAI: 30 hours (2.7x faster, 63.41% reduction)
DeepSeek: 22 hours (3.7x faster, 73.17% reduction)
Google Gemini: 21 hours (3.9x faster, 74.39% reduction)
Microsoft Co-Pilot: 19 hours (4.3x faster, 76.83% reduction)
Top Competitor: 12 hours (6.8x faster, 85.37% reduction)
L&D Expert Assistant: 0.17 hours (~10 minutes) (482x faster, 99.8% reduction) 👈
Blended Learning:
Simple:
Traditional: 28 hours
AI-Enhanced: 18 hours (1.6x faster, 35.71% reduction)
ChatGPT on OpenAI: 10 hours (2.8x faster, 64.29% reduction)
DeepSeek: 7 hours (4.0x faster, 75.00% reduction)
Google Gemini: 6 hours (4.7x faster, 78.57% reduction)
Microsoft Co-Pilot: 5.5 hours (5.1x faster, 80.36% reduction)
Top Competitor: 4 hours (7.0x faster, 85.71% reduction)
L&D Expert Assistant: 0.17 hours (~10 minutes) (165x faster, 99.4% reduction) 👈
Moderate:
Traditional: 63 hours
AI-Enhanced: 40 hours (1.6x faster, 36.51% reduction)
ChatGPT on OpenAI: 24 hours (2.6x faster, 61.90% reduction)
DeepSeek: 20 hours (3.2x faster, 68.25% reduction)
Google Gemini: 19 hours (3.3x faster, 69.84% reduction)
Microsoft Co-Pilot: 18 hours (3.5x faster, 71.43% reduction)
Top Competitor: 12 hours (5.3x faster, 80.95% reduction)
L&D Expert Assistant: 0.17 hours (~10 minutes) (371x faster, 99.7% reduction) 👈
Complex:
Traditional: 143 hours
AI-Enhanced: 90 hours (1.6x faster, 37.06% reduction)
ChatGPT on OpenAI: 60 hours (2.4x faster, 58.04% reduction)
DeepSeek: 45 hours (3.2x faster, 68.53% reduction)
Google Gemini: 42 hours (3.4x faster, 70.63% reduction)
Microsoft Co-Pilot: 40 hours (3.6x faster, 72.03% reduction)
Top Competitor: 25 hours (5.7x faster, 82.52% reduction)
L&D Expert Assistant: 0.17 hours (~10 minutes) (841x faster, 99.9% reduction) 👈
E-Learning Courseware Development Ratios:
Level 1 (Basic):
Traditional: 49 hours
AI-Enhanced: 30 hours (1.6x faster, 38.78% reduction)
ChatGPT on OpenAI: 15 hours (3.3x faster, 69.39% reduction)
DeepSeek: 10 hours (4.9x faster, 79.59% reduction)
Google Gemini: 9 hours (5.4x faster, 81.63% reduction)
Microsoft Co-Pilot: 8.5 hours (5.8x faster, 82.65% reduction)
Top Competitor: 6 hours (8.2x faster, 87.76% reduction)
L&D Expert Assistant: 0.05 hours (~3 minutes) (980x faster, 99.9% reduction) 👈
Level 2 (Interactive):
Traditional: 127 hours
AI-Enhanced: 80 hours (1.6x faster, 37.01% reduction)
ChatGPT on OpenAI: 40 hours (3.2x faster, 68.50% reduction)
DeepSeek: 32 hours (4.0x faster, 74.80% reduction)
Google Gemini: 31 hours (4.1x faster, 75.59% reduction)
Microsoft Co-Pilot: 30 hours (4.2x faster, 76.38% reduction)
Top Competitor: 20 hours (6.4x faster, 84.25% reduction)
L&D Expert Assistant: 0.05 hours (~3 minutes) (2,540x faster, 99.96% reduction) 👈
Level 3 (Advanced):
Traditional: 217 hours
AI-Enhanced: 130 hours (1.7x faster, 40.09% reduction)
ChatGPT on OpenAI: 70 hours (3.1x faster, 67.74% reduction)
DeepSeek: 55 hours (3.9x faster, 74.65% reduction)
Google Gemini: 52 hours (4.2x faster, 76.04% reduction)
Microsoft Co-Pilot: 50 hours (4.3x faster, 76.96% reduction)
Top Competitor: 35 hours (6.2x faster, 83.87% reduction)
L&D Expert Assistant: 0.05 hours (~3 minutes) (4,340x faster, 99.98% reduction) 👈
Summary of Conclusions
As of (June 29, 2025), the ESource L&D Expert Assistant remains the fastest, most advanced AI-powered L&D solution available. It now includes:
✅ Slide decks & ILT kits generated in under 10 minutes, including course outline, lesson plan, facilitator guide, student workbook, promotional video, and slides.
✅ E-learning courses in minutes —fully hosted for SMBs, or downloadable for SCORM/xAPI LMSs.
✅ Gamma.app, InVideo.ai, DALL·E, and familiar editors enable simple, flexible editing with quizzes, forms, and videos.
✅ Prompt Optimizer and guided flows reduce rework by 70% and boost accuracy by 40%.
✅ Unmatched security and company-specific knowledge integration.
✅ Industry-leading speed, cutting development time by up to 99.98% compared to traditional methods.
How the L&D Expert Assistant Stands Apart
✅ Closed, secure system built for real-world training teams.
✅ Fully automated and easy to edit—no coding required.
✅ Tailored outputs for SMBs and large organizations alike.
✅ Outperforms DeepSeek, Google Gemini, Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, and Top Competitors by orders of magnitude.
Final Verdict
The ESource L&D Expert Assistant is the industry’s definitive AI-powered L&D solution—combining the best of speed, security, automation, and real-world instructional design workflows. From ILT to advanced e-learning, it remains the ultimate productivity engine for any training operation ready to scale."
DISCLAIMER: The benchmark results presented herein were obtained under controlled testing conditions and are provided for informational purposes only. Actual results may vary based on numerous factors, including but not limited to your organization's technology infrastructure, employee expertise, resource availability, and internal policies governing courseware development. ESource Corp. makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of these results to any specific use case. Organizations should conduct their own evaluations to determine the suitability of these benchmarks for their operational needs.
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