LearnWorlds vs Moodle LMS

LearnWorlds9.2Visit Moodle LMS8.9Visit

Higher score LearnWorlds #2 in Online Course Platforms 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit LearnWorlds

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Moodle LMS #4 in Online Course Platforms 8.9/10 Free plan · 28-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Moodle

• LearnWorlds fits best

  Interactive academies and branded learning businesses

• Moodle LMS fits best

  Organizations wanting a mature free LMS

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Side by side

Feature	LearnWorlds 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Moodle LMS 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Online Course Platforms	#4 in Online Course Platforms
Best for	Interactive academies and branded learning businesses	Organizations wanting a mature free LMS
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$29/mo	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	28 days
Free trial length	30 days	28 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	4,000+ integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LearnWorlds 2/2 · Moodle LMS 0/2
Custom domain	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Email marketing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Student limit	1000 students	Not checked yet
Transaction fee	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Course formats	Interactive video, PDF, SCORM/HTML5, LTI, PowerPoint, YouTube, audio, SoundCloud, live sessions, ebooks, exams, self-assessments, forms, certificates, social, embeds, and external links	Not checked yet
Payment options	Integrated	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Branded	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Interactive video, SCORM, HTML5, assessments, and learning paths Branded websites, checkout, communities, and optional mobile apps AI-assisted authoring plus analytics for courses, sales, and apps	Free, open-source LMS with self-hosting support Strong assessment, grading, competency, and certification tools Web, mobile, API, plugin, and integration support
Cons	No free plan is available Branded mobile apps are an add-on Advanced capacity and branding vary by plan	Hosting, implementation, and support can add separate costs Self-hosting requires an organization to manage its own deployment Some Moodle App capabilities are separately paid
Our verdict	LearnWorlds is an online course platform for creators, educators, training providers, entrepreneurs, and businesses that want to build and sell structured digital learning. Its course formats include video, interactive video, ebooks, PDFs,… Read the review →	Moodle LMS is an open-source learning management system for schools, universities, training providers, and other organizations. It supports course creation, learner enrollment, quizzes, assignments, forums, workshops, grading, progress… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• LearnWorlds — where it wins

  • Interactive video, SCORM, HTML5, assessments, and learning paths
  • Branded websites, checkout, communities, and optional mobile apps
  • AI-assisted authoring plus analytics for courses, sales, and apps

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Branded mobile apps are an add-on
  • Advanced capacity and branding vary by plan

• Moodle LMS — where it wins

  • Free, open-source LMS with self-hosting support
  • Strong assessment, grading, competency, and certification tools
  • Web, mobile, API, plugin, and integration support

  Where it doesn't

  • Hosting, implementation, and support can add separate costs
  • Self-hosting requires an organization to manage its own deployment
  • Some Moodle App capabilities are separately paid

• LearnWorlds9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A deep platform for interactive courses, learning paths, branded delivery, and digital sales.

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• Moodle LMS8.9/10 · Free plan · 28-day trial

  A mature free LMS with broad assessment, integration, mobile, and customization options.

  Visit MoodleFull verdict →