Online Course & LMS Platforms
LearnDash
WordPress LMS plugin giving full ownership of your course site.
4.6· 254 reviews· via Capterra
What is LearnDash?
LearnDash is a WordPress LMS plugin that turns a self-hosted WordPress site into a full course platform with lessons, quizzes, drip content and certificates. It is popular with businesses and educators who want to fully own their course site. It is now part of StellarWP.
Best known for: WordPress LMS plugin for self-owned course sites
Key features
- WordPress LMS plugin
- Course, lesson and quiz builder
- Drip-feed content scheduling
- Certificates and badges
- Membership and payment integrations
- Full ownership on your own site
Who LearnDash is best for
- WordPress users wanting full control
- Creators avoiding per-sale fees
- Developers customizing course sites
Ideal team: Solo creators to mid-size teams comfortable running their own WordPress site.
LearnDash pricing
Essentials
$22/per site / mo
- $259/yr, billed annually
- Unlimited courses & learners
- Core course tools
Popular
Pro
$33/per site / mo
- $399/yr, billed annually
- Groups & cohorts
- Advanced reporting
Elite
$50/per site / mo
- $599/yr, billed annually
- Hybrid & enterprise reporting
- Priority support
Costs to watch before you commit
- Requires your own WordPress hosting and maintenance
- Prices are annual licenses that renew each year
- Themes, add-ons, and setup can add real ongoing cost
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