Best Cohort-Based Course Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: UjuziPlus is ranked #1 of 22 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Cohorta and Nialtus. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Cohorta. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Learnify at $2.99/mo.
When teaching a course through a group that progresses together, cohort-based course platforms can help organize schedules, activities, and shared learning. This 2026 ranking begins with Pathwright, UjuziPlus, and Learnify, with Cohorta and Sublime LMS among the following entries. Compared on assignment workflows, cohort scheduling, community spaces, free plan, live sessions, paid from, progress tracking, and student limit, the platforms can be assessed against your program’s needs. Consider how you want to coordinate live learning and coursework, and whether learners need community spaces or progress tracking. Student limits and pricing details offer further points to weigh as you compare options.
22 cohort-based course platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 UjuziPlus Top pick · 7.2 Free plan · KES 3,750/mo
#2 Cohorta Runner-up · 6.9 Free plan · PLN 299/mo
#3 Nialtus Also great · 6.9 Free plan · $74/mo
- Free plan AndroidapiiOSself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsKES 3,750/mofirst paid tier About UjuziPlusVisit site - Free plan apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsPLN 299/mofirst paid tier About CohortaVisit site - Free plan apiWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Student limit
- 250 students
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$74/mofirst paid tier About NialtusVisit site - Free planFree trial apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 49 /mo
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
- Student limit
- 100 students
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$490.49/mofirst paid tier About Sublime LMSVisit site - AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 2.99 /mo
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$2.99/mofirst paid tier About LearnifyVisit site - Free trial AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 89 /mo
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
- Student limit
- 1,000 students
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$99/mofirst paid tier About PathwrightVisit site - Free trial AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
- Student limit
- 1,000 students
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 399 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$399/mofirst paid tier About DiscoVisit site - WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms₹2249.75/mofirst paid tier About LearnystVisit site - Free trial apiWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 89 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$89/mofirst paid tier About TeachfloorVisit site - Free trial Web
- Free plan
- No
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 89 /mo
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
- Student limit
- 1,000 students
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$99/mofirst paid tier About PathwrightVisit site - Web
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
- Community spaces
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Cohort scheduling
- Yes
- Live sessions
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which cohort-based course platform is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
UjuziPlus is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 7.2. Cohorta is second and Nialtus third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Learnify has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.