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LearnPress alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded LearnPress alternative is Academy LMS (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
LearnPress compared with 6 alternatives: Tutor LMS, MasterStudy LMS, LearnDash, LifterLMS, Sensei LMS and 1 more.
LearnPress has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per add-on, for 1 site. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
Black Friday: is there a LearnPress sale?
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LearnPressThis tool | Free plan · from $19 | Yes | Web |
| Tutor LMS | Free plan · from $199/yr | Yes | Web |
| MasterStudy LMS | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web |
| LearnDash | Free trial · from $350/yr | Trial only | Web |
| LifterLMS | Free plan · from $398/yr | Yes | Web |
| Sensei LMS | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Academy LMS | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from LearnPress
Tutor LMS
WordPress course plugin with a free core and paid Pro licenses
- Tutor LMS starts at $199 per year for 1 site.
Suits: Course creators who already run a WordPress site
MasterStudy LMS
WordPress LMS plugin with a free Starter license and paid yearly tiers
- MasterStudy LMS starts at $149 per year for 1 site.
- MasterStudy LMS is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: WordPress owners who want a free LMS plugin to begin with
LearnDash
WordPress plugin for building and selling online courses
- LearnDash starts at $350 per year for 1 site.
- LearnDash has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike LearnPress.
- LearnDash does not cover templates, which LearnPress does.
Suits: Course sellers who already run a WordPress site
LifterLMS
WordPress LMS plugin with a free core and paid bundles
- LifterLMS starts at $398 per year for 1 site (Earth bundle), or a free core plugin.
- LifterLMS also covers marketing automation, reports and community.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a free LMS to start
Sensei LMS
WordPress course plugin with a free core and a paid Pro tier
- Sensei LMS starts at $15 per month, billed yearly ($179), for Sensei Pro; the core plugin is free.
- Sensei LMS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: WordPress users who want to start with a free LMS
Academy LMS
WordPress LMS plugin with a free core and Pro licenses by site count
- Academy LMS starts at $99 per year for 1 site.
- Academy LMS also covers community.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a free LMS before paying
Limits worth knowing in LearnPress
- It runs only inside a self-hosted WordPress site; hosting and updates are your job.
- Content drip, live lessons, certificates and assignments are paid add-ons, not part of the free core.
- The Pro Bundle covers 1 site, includes 12 months of updates and renews at $209.30.
- The site shows a Black Friday banner of 25% off premium add-ons and themes, with no end date stated.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to LearnPress?
The alternatives to LearnPress in this directory are Tutor LMS, MasterStudy LMS, LearnDash, LifterLMS, Sensei LMS and Academy LMS. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LearnPress.
Is there a free alternative to LearnPress?
Yes. Tutor LMS, MasterStudy LMS, LifterLMS, Sensei LMS and Academy LMS have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to LearnPress?
MasterStudy LMS and Sensei LMS are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 9, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.