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Head-to-head · Online Course Platforms

Moodle LMS vs Teachable

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Moodle LMS #4 in Online Course Platforms 8.9/10 Free plan · 28-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Moodle
Teachable #6 in Online Course Platforms 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Teachable

Moodle LMS leads on 1 check, Teachable on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMoodle LMS · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Moodle LMS
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresTeachable · 2 of 2

Moodle LMS scores higher on our rubric for online course platforms: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Moodle LMS offers free plan; Teachable doesn't.

Moodle LMS is the better fit for organizations wanting a mature free LMS. Teachable is the better fit for creators wanting low-cost selling tools.

  • Moodle LMS fits best

    Organizations wanting a mature free LMS

  • Teachable fits best

    Creators wanting low-cost selling tools

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Side by side

Feature Moodle LMS 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Teachable 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #4 in Online Course Platforms #6 in Online Course Platforms
Best for Organizations wanting a mature free LMS Creators wanting low-cost selling tools
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free $29/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 28 days 7 days
Free trial length 28 days · no card needed 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Moodle LMS 0/2 · Teachable 2/2
Custom domain Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Email marketing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Student limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Transaction fee Not checked yet 7.5 %
Course formats Not checked yet video, text, quizzes, audio, files
Payment options Not checked yet Integrated
Mobile app Not checked yet Native
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source LMS with self-hosting support
  • Strong assessment, grading, competency, and certification tools
  • Web, mobile, API, plugin, and integration support
  • Unlimited students on listed self-service plans
  • AI tools, native mobile apps, and varied course formats
  • Built-in checkout, marketing, analytics, and integrations
Cons
  • 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
  • Starter charges a 7.5% transaction fee
  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 7 days
  • Starter is limited to 5 products
Our verdict

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…

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Teachable is an online course platform for creators, experts, entrepreneurs, and businesses that want to build and sell courses, coaching products, memberships, and digital downloads. Its drag-and-drop builder supports video, audio, text,…

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  1. Moodle LMSOnline Course Platforms 8.9Free plan · 28-day trial
  2. TeachableOnline Course Platforms 8.77-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Teachable — where it wins

    • Unlimited students on listed self-service plans
    • AI tools, native mobile apps, and varied course formats
    • Built-in checkout, marketing, analytics, and integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter charges a 7.5% transaction fee
    • No free plan; the free trial lasts 7 days
    • Starter is limited to 5 products
  • Moodle LMS8.9/10 · Free plan · 28-day trial

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

    Visit MoodleFull verdict →
  • Teachable8.7/10 · 7-day trial

    A creator-focused course platform with broad selling tools and a notable Starter transaction fee.

    Visit TeachableFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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