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LearnDash alternatives
LearnDash compared with 5 alternatives: MemberPress, Thinkific, Teachable, LearnWorlds and Kajabi.
LearnDash is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $399 per year. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LearnDashThis tool | Free trial · from $399/yr | Trial only | Web |
| MemberPress | From $399/yr | No | Web |
| Thinkific | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Teachable | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| LearnWorlds | Free trial · from $24/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Kajabi | Free trial · from $143/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
LearnDash starts at $33.25 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Teachable and LearnWorlds.
Thinkific and Kajabi score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from LearnDash
- From $399/yr
MemberPress
WordPress plugin for paid memberships, courses and communities
- MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50. LearnDash starts at $399 per year.
- MemberPress also covers community.
Suits: Site owners who want to sell memberships on their own WordPress site
- Free trial · from $40/mo
Thinkific
Course, community and membership platform for experts and academies
- Thinkific starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($54 billed monthly). LearnDash starts at $399 per year.
- Thinkific also covers invoicing and community.
Suits: Experts selling courses who want a long free trial before paying
- Free trial · from $29/mo
Teachable
Online course, coaching and membership platform with its own checkout
- Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). LearnDash starts at $399 per year.
- Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
- Teachable also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Creators selling courses to students in many countries who want tax handled
- Free trial · from $24/mo
LearnWorlds
Online academy builder for course creators and training teams
- LearnWorlds starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). LearnDash starts at $399 per year.
- LearnWorlds also covers email campaigns and community.
Suits: Course creators who want interactive video and detailed assessments
- Free trial · from $143/mo
Kajabi
All-in-one platform for selling courses, coaching and communities
- Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly). LearnDash starts at $399 per year.
- Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns, paid newsletters and community.
Suits: Coaches and educators who want site, email, checkout and courses in one account
Limits worth knowing in LearnDash
- LearnDash needs a WordPress site, so you supply and maintain the hosting, theme and updates yourself.
- The pricing page does not say how many sites a license covers; LearnDash's own license docs still describe 1-site, 10-site and unlimited licenses.
- Group seat sales, the instructor role and multi-instructor courses need Elite at $599 a year.
- The license renews automatically each year; without a valid license the plugin keeps working but gets no updates, security patches or support.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to LearnDash?
The alternatives to LearnDash in this directory are MemberPress, Thinkific, Teachable, LearnWorlds and Kajabi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LearnDash.
Is there a free alternative to LearnDash?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Thinkific, Teachable, LearnWorlds and Kajabi offer a free trial.
Which LearnDash alternatives work on Android?
The LearnDash listing does not include an Android app. Teachable and Kajabi list one.
Which LearnDash alternatives work on iOS?
The LearnDash listing does not include an iOS app. Teachable and Kajabi list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.