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Tutor LMS alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Tutor LMS alternative is Academy LMS (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Tutor LMS compared with 7 alternatives: LearnDash, LifterLMS, LearnPress, MasterStudy LMS, Sensei LMS and 2 more.
Tutor LMS has a free plan. Paid plans start at $199 per year for 1 site. 6 of the 7 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
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor LMSThis tool | Free plan · from $199/yr | Yes | Web |
| LearnDash | Free trial · from $350/yr | Trial only | Web |
| LifterLMS | Free plan · from $398/yr | Yes | Web |
| LearnPress | Free plan · from $19 | Yes | Web |
| MasterStudy LMS | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web |
| Sensei LMS | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Academy LMS | Free plan · from $99/yr | Yes | Web |
| FluentCommunity | Free plan · from $199/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Tutor LMS starts at $16.58 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
MasterStudy LMS, Sensei LMS and Academy LMS start lower without scoring higher.
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 Tutor LMS
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 Tutor LMS.
- LearnDash does not cover templates, which Tutor 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
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
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
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
FluentCommunity
WordPress community and course plugin, free with paid Pro licenses
- FluentCommunity starts at $199 per year for 1 site.
- FluentCommunity also covers community.
Suits: WordPress owners who want a community on their own domain
Limits worth knowing in Tutor LMS
- It only runs inside a self-hosted WordPress site, so hosting and updates are your job.
- Advanced quizzes, assignments, subscriptions and AI Studio need a paid license.
- AI Studio needs your own OpenAI API key, billed separately by OpenAI.
- Annual licenses cover updates and support for one year; the lifetime option costs $499 to $1,999 once.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tutor LMS?
The alternatives to Tutor LMS in this directory are LearnDash, LifterLMS, LearnPress, MasterStudy LMS, Sensei LMS, Academy LMS and FluentCommunity. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tutor LMS.
Is there a free alternative to Tutor LMS?
Yes. LifterLMS, LearnPress, MasterStudy LMS, Sensei LMS, Academy LMS and FluentCommunity have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Tutor LMS?
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.