Alternatives · Courses
MasterStudy LMS alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded MasterStudy LMS alternative is Academy LMS (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
MasterStudy LMS compared with 6 alternatives: Tutor LMS, LearnPress, LearnDash, LifterLMS, Sensei LMS and 1 more.
MasterStudy LMS has a free plan. Paid plans start at $149 per year 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 MasterStudy LMS sale?
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MasterStudy LMSThis tool | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web |
| Tutor LMS | Free plan · from $199/yr | Yes | Web |
| LearnPress | Free plan · from $19 | 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 |
Price against what you get
MasterStudy LMS starts at $12.42 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Academy LMS.
Tutor LMS and LearnDash 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 MasterStudy LMS
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
LearnPress
Free WordPress LMS plugin with paid add-ons and a Pro Bundle
- LearnPress starts at $19 per add-on, for 1 site.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want a free LMS to start 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 MasterStudy LMS.
- LearnDash does not cover templates, which MasterStudy LMS 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 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 MasterStudy LMS
- It runs only inside a self-hosted WordPress site, so hosting and security are your job.
- Paid licenses give 1 year of updates and support from the purchase date.
- The pricing page also has a Lifetime toggle, but those prices could not be read from the page text.
- Refunds are offered within 14 days, under the vendor's refund policy.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MasterStudy LMS?
The alternatives to MasterStudy LMS in this directory are Tutor LMS, LearnPress, LearnDash, LifterLMS, Sensei LMS and Academy LMS. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MasterStudy LMS.
Is there a free alternative to MasterStudy LMS?
Yes. Tutor LMS, LearnPress, LifterLMS, Sensei LMS and Academy LMS have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.