LearnDash
8.4#5 in online course platformsFrom $259 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitLearnDash vs LearnWorlds
LearnWorlds
8.5#2 in online course platformsFrom $288 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LearnDash | LearnWorlds |
|---|---|---|
| AI tools | The AI course builder can generate a structured course outline with lessons from a topic description. | LearnWorlds AI can generate or edit courses, assessments, ebooks, pages, emails, images, translations, and other learning assets. |
| Course formats | lessons,topics,quizzes,assignments,video | Supports videos, ebooks, live sessions, assessments, certificates, SCORMs, and surveys. |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | Official add-ons cover WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, MemberPress, Restrict Content Pro, Paid Memberships Pro, Gravity Forms, Elementor, bbPress, Event Espresso and Zapier. | LearnWorlds states that it supports 50+ native integrations, including Stripe, PayPal, HubSpot, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Shopify, and email-marketing tools. |
| Mobile app | LearnDash offers branded native iOS and Android apps with offline content, push notifications and in-app purchases. | branded |
| Payment options | integrated | Starter supports selling with a user’s own Stripe or PayPal account. |
LearnDash plans
- Essentials$259 a year
- Pro$399 a year
- Elite$599 a year
LearnWorlds plans
- Starter$29 a month
- Pro Trainer$99 a month
- Learning Center$299 a month
- CorporatePriced on request
- Mobile App Builder$149 a month
- Starter$288 a year
Pick LearnDash if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick LearnWorlds if…
LearnWorlds suits creators, businesses, training providers, educational institutions, and corporate learning teams building online courses. It also offers tools for selling courses and branding the learning experience.