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Head-to-head · Cohort-Based Course Platforms

Pathwright vs Learnyst

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Pathwright #3 in Cohort-Based Course Platforms 8.5/10 From $89/mo (annual) · 30-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Pathwright
Learnyst #8 in Cohort-Based Course Platforms 6.7/10 From ₹26,997/yr ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Learnyst

Pathwright leads on 5 checks, Learnyst on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePathwright · 8.5/10
  • Most featuresPathwright · 5 of 5

Pathwright scores higher on our rubric for cohort-based course platforms: 8.5 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Pathwright offers cohort scheduling; Learnyst doesn't publish it. Pathwright offers live sessions; Learnyst doesn't publish it. Pathwright offers community spaces; Learnyst doesn't publish it. Pathwright offers assignment workflows; Learnyst doesn't publish it. Pathwright offers progress tracking; Learnyst doesn't publish it.

Pathwright is the better fit for established cohort schools needing scale. Learnyst is the better fit for branded schools with mobile delivery.

  • Pathwright fits best

    Established cohort schools needing scale

  • Learnyst fits best

    Branded schools with mobile delivery

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Side by side

Feature Pathwright 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Learnyst 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 6.7
Ranking #3 in Cohort-Based Course Platforms #8 in Cohort-Based Course Platforms
Best for Established cohort schools needing scale Branded schools with mobile delivery
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $89/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5,000+ integrations 1,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Pathwright 5/5 · Learnyst 0/5
Cohort scheduling ✓ (best) Not published
Live sessions ✓ (best) Not published
Community spaces ✓ (best) Not published
Assignment workflows ✓ (best) Not published
Progress tracking ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Student limit 1000 students Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Separate cohort schedules, teachers, discussions, and community spaces
  • Assignments, grading, feedback, progress reports, and CSV exports
  • Commerce, mobile access, API options, and Zapier integrations
  • Supports courses, tests, assessments, and live classes
  • Offers branded websites and Android and iOS apps
  • Includes DRM, marketing, payments, API, and SSO options
Cons
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days
  • Live sessions rely on linked third-party meeting tools
  • iOS access is described as beta and mobile use is browser-based
  • There is no free plan
  • Branded Android and iOS apps vary by plan
  • API and SSO support is limited to the Plus plan
Our verdict

Pathwright is a web-based learning platform for educators, organizations, and teams that run online courses and cohort experiences. Its step-by-step Paths can include scheduled or self-paced Cohorts, separate teachers and schedules,…

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Learnyst is an online course platform for teachers, tutors, schools, coaching institutes, and other educators. It supports structured learning with video, audio, PDF, slides, articles, SCORM, quizzes, assignments, tests, and live classes.…

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  1. PathwrightCohort-Based Course Platforms 8.5From $89/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
  2. LearnystCohort-Based Course Platforms 6.7From ₹26,997/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pathwright — where it wins

    • Separate cohort schedules, teachers, discussions, and community spaces
    • Assignments, grading, feedback, progress reports, and CSV exports
    • Commerce, mobile access, API options, and Zapier integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days
    • Live sessions rely on linked third-party meeting tools
    • iOS access is described as beta and mobile use is browser-based

  • Learnyst — where it wins

    • Supports courses, tests, assessments, and live classes
    • Offers branded websites and Android and iOS apps
    • Includes DRM, marketing, payments, API, and SSO options

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • Branded Android and iOS apps vary by plan
    • API and SSO support is limited to the Plus plan
  • Pathwright8.5/10 · From $89/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    A broad cohort-learning platform for schools that need structured delivery and scale.

    Visit PathwrightFull verdict →
  • Learnyst6.7/10 · From ₹26,997/yr

    A broad course platform for schools that need branded delivery, assessments, and commerce.

    Visit LearnystFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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