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LearnWorlds — the best Moodle LMS alternative
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LearnWorlds

Intuitive and easy-to-use
Interactive courses
Sales and marketing tools
No hosting and maintenance
Out-of-the-box solution

Intuitive and easy-to-use
Ιnteractive courses
Sales and marketing tools
Self-hosted & requires setup
Relies on 3rd-party plugins

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Why LearnWorlds?

Innovative & future-proof

LearnWorlds is built for the future. With 30+ new features released every year, you’ll always have access to the latest innovations, keeping your online academy ahead of the curve.

Customer-centric

We listen to you. LearnWorlds evolves with regular feature updates based on customer feedback, ensuring the platform adapts to your needs every step of the way.

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Feature-rich

With the largest selection of interactive learning tools, from live sessions to advanced ebook authoring and SCORM imports, LearnWorlds empowers you to turn your knowledge into engaging, dynamic lessons.

Versatile & flexible

Serving 17+ business models, LearnWorlds adapts to any teaching style or business strategy. Monetize your academy in multiple ways, from subscriptions and one-time payments to tiered pricing, reselling, and corporate training.

LearnWorlds vs. Moodle LMS

Looking for an easy-to-use alternative to Moodle LMS that doesn’t require self-hosting and IT maintenance? Look no further. LearnWorlds is an out-of-the-box solution for your training programs that doesn’t require technical expertise and third-party plugins – because you deserve a platform that helps you grow your training business without the tech headaches.

LearnWorlds	Moodle LMS
Ease of use
Highly intuitive and no-code, designed for business-focused users and instructional designers with no technical expertise.	A steep learning curve, the setup is complex and technical. Requires IT expertise for customization and maintenance.
Mobile learning
Fully white-label mobile app, branded for your business.	The mobile app is not fully brandable to reflect your business identity.
Built-in monetization
Sell training programs, memberships, and subscriptions with 12 global and local payment gateways.	No built-in e-commerce, requires third-party plugins (WooCommerce, Edwiser).
AI
Advanced built-in AI capabilities assist in automating content development, personalizing learning paths, and enhancing student engagement.	Leverages AI but does not natively offer AI-driven features. AI capabilities rely heavily on third-party plugins and integrations rather than built-in tools.
Course creation
Advanced course-building tools, including an interactive video player, AI-powered course outline generator, and a rich library of learning activities. It supports built-in quizzes, gamified elements, automatic video transcription, and SCORM compliance.	Course creation is complex and requires configuring settings, enrollments, and activities manually. While it supports various learning formats and multi-instructor environments, it doesn’t offer native tools for interactive and gamified learning.
Website and branding
A comprehensive drag-and-drop website builder allows you to create custom landing pages, sales funnels, and branded course portals. It comes with SEO tools, white-labeling, and e-commerce integrations.	Lacks built-in website and branding tools. It doesn’t have a native website builder, landing pages, or SEO. To build a website, you need WordPress, a third-party CMS, and custom development.
Marketing and sales
Rich library of built-in tools for lead capture, marketing funnels, affiliate management, and promotions.	Requires third-party plugins and integrations to enable even basic marketing functions.
Analytics and reporting
Delivers out-of-the-box analytics, customizable reports, and AI-driven insights for tracking learner progress, user engagement, sales, and course data.	Provides robust analytics and reporting tools, but they require configuration and plugins to unlock their full potential.
User and school management
Easy admin experience built for businesses and training organizations, featuring user roles & permissions, certification management, bulk enrollment, built-in multi-tenancy, and B2B Licensing.	Highly configurable when it comes to user roles, permissions, and school management. The administrative interface can be complex, and managing multiple schools requires Moodle Workplace or additional plugins.
Pricing
Transparent subscription plans with no hidden costs starting at $29/month, with a 30-day free trial and money-back guarantee.	Free (self-hosted) or MoodleCloud (starts at $120/year). Requires IT support for updates and security, so hidden costs pile up.
Community and support
24/7 customer support & dedicated success manager for the Learning Center plan.	Community-based support (no dedicated customer success).
Hosting and maintenance
Fully hosted, no IT required.	Self-hosted, requires manual updates.

	LearnWorlds	Moodle LMS

Ease of use	Highly intuitive and no-code, designed for business-focused users and instructional designers with no technical expertise.	A steep learning curve, the setup is complex and technical. Requires IT expertise for customization and maintenance.
	Fully white-label mobile app, branded for your business.	The mobile app is not fully brandable to reflect your business identity.
	Sell training programs, memberships, and subscriptions with 12 global and local payment gateways.	No built-in e-commerce, requires third-party plugins (WooCommerce, Edwiser).
	Advanced built-in AI capabilities assist in automating content development, personalizing learning paths, and enhancing student engagement.	Leverages AI but does not natively offer AI-driven features. AI capabilities rely heavily on third-party plugins and integrations rather than built-in tools.
	Advanced course-building tools, including an interactive video player, AI-powered course outline generator, and a rich library of learning activities. It supports built-in quizzes, gamified elements, automatic video transcription, and SCORM compliance.	Course creation is complex and requires configuring settings, enrollments, and activities manually. While it supports various learning formats and multi-instructor environments, it doesn’t offer native tools for interactive and gamified learning.
	A comprehensive drag-and-drop website builder allows you to create custom landing pages, sales funnels, and branded course portals. It comes with SEO tools, white-labeling, and e-commerce integrations.	Lacks built-in website and branding tools. It doesn’t have a native website builder, landing pages, or SEO. To build a website, you need WordPress, a third-party CMS, and custom development.
	Rich library of built-in tools for lead capture, marketing funnels, affiliate management, and promotions.	Requires third-party plugins and integrations to enable even basic marketing functions.
	Delivers out-of-the-box analytics, customizable reports, and AI-driven insights for tracking learner progress, user engagement, sales, and course data.	Provides robust analytics and reporting tools, but they require configuration and plugins to unlock their full potential.
	Easy admin experience built for businesses and training organizations, featuring user roles & permissions, certification management, bulk enrollment, built-in multi-tenancy, and B2B Licensing.	Highly configurable when it comes to user roles, permissions, and school management. The administrative interface can be complex, and managing multiple schools requires Moodle Workplace or additional plugins.
	Transparent subscription plans with no hidden costs starting at $29/month, with a 30-day free trial and money-back guarantee.	Free (self-hosted) or MoodleCloud (starts at $120/year). Requires IT support for updates and security, so hidden costs pile up.
	24/7 customer support & dedicated success manager for the Learning Center plan.	Community-based support (no dedicated customer success).
	Fully hosted, no IT required.	Self-hosted, requires manual updates.

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Final takeaway

Moodle is a powerful but complex LMS built for schools and universities, but it requires IT expertise, self-hosting, and third-party plugins for essential functions like payments, marketing, and automation. While it offers deep customization and structured learning, it lacks built-in tools for course monetization and student engagement.

LearnWorlds, on the other hand, is a fully hosted, all-in-one LMS designed for training providers, businesses, and course creators looking to sell and scale their online training programs. With an intuitive interface, built-in e-commerce, interactive learning tools, automated engagement features, and white-label branding, LearnWorlds provides everything you need without technical complexities. If you want to create, market, and sell training programs effortlessly while offering a highly engaging learning experience, LearnWorlds is the superior choice.

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learners

400.000+

courses

$3B+

yearly creator revenue

"I love LearnWorlds’ commitment to improvement and also that they’ve happy for feedback. After almost a decade of developing educational resources online, they are absolutely the best I’ve encountered."

Rod F., Director

"I love how powerful, intuitive, and easy-to-use the LearnWorlds administrator interface is. I can do everything I need to manage my school with minimal effort."

Samuel N., Product Manager

"LearnWorlds is the Terminator of all the LMS. You can do ANYTHING and have total control."

Jesus S., CEO

"The solution is a perfect fit for me and my company. Even though I am very picky, I have never missed any features or functions. It is very well thought out down to the smallest detail. Professionals, making the perfect tool for their peers."

Jeanette J., CEO