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LearnWorlds, the LearnDash alternative
that works without WordPress

LearnWorlds, the LearnDash alternative that works without WordPress

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LearnWorlds

Website builder
Community
AI insights
Interactive learning activities
Integrations
No-code mobile app

Website builder
Community
AI insights
Interactive learning activities
Integrations
No-code mobile app

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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. LearnDash
Which one is right for you?

Choosing the right LMS can be overwhelming, but if you’re deciding between LearnWorlds and LearnDash, this comparison will make it clear why LearnWorlds is the superior choice.

LearnWorlds is the ultimate all-in-one platform for creating, marketing, and scaling online courses. With a built-in website builder (white label), advanced analytics, interactive tools, and a native mobile app, it’s designed to fit to your growing business needs —no extra tools required.

LearnDash, a WordPress plugin, offers basic LMS features but relies on extra plugins for extended functionality. Its Cloud version includes hosting and one WordPress site.

	LearnWorlds	LearnDash



		Limited



	16	8




Key Takeaways LearnWorlds delivers AI-powered tools like interactive videos and automatic transcription—all included without hidden cost or additional hassle. LearnDash has limited built-in course creation capabilities and relies on WordPress plugins to support this function.

	Advanced
Multiple after-login pages
Page templates	50+
Advanced device authoring Adjust how your school looks based on the user's device.
White-labeling
Site flavors Site Flavors are alternative versions of your school’s website.
Multilingual support
Key Takeaways With LearnWorlds, you get total control over your brand thanks to its white-label website builder, customizable templates, and multilingual support—all available natively. With LearnDash, you have to use WordPress themes and plugins, adding complexity and cost.


Custom user roles
Sign-up approval
Self-registration
Advanced tag management
Dynamic rules
Bulk user upload
Key Takeaways LearnWorlds offers advanced user management with features like sign-up approval, advanced tag management, dynamic rules for automation, and bulk user upload. LearnDash supports basic user management, including custom user roles and self-registration, but lacks native tools like sign-up approval and automation features, requiring additional plugins or workarounds for similar functionality.

	Advanced	Limited










		leverages WordPress ecosystem
Key takeaways LearnWorlds provides a complete marketing powerhouse with tools like sales funnels, affiliate programs, SEO-ready pages, and pop-ups— ready to drive growth out of the box. LearnDash, by contrast, lacks these capabilities and depends on additional plugins for even the most basic marketing functions, which makes it far less efficient and scalable.

	Advanced	Basic
User engagement
Course insights
Video analytics		Limited
User progress
Training matrix
Activity matrix






Key Takeaways LearnWorlds leads in advanced analytics, offering tools like AI insights , a training matrix, and activity matrix that provide deeper insights into user behavior and course performance. LearnDash offers basic analytics, with core features like user engagement, course insights, and customizable reports, but lacks advanced tools and AI-driven insights, which limits its depth of analysis.


No-code app builder
Full parity with web content
Customizable push notifications
In-app purchases
Offline mode
2FA
Multiple login methods
Email verification
Native community
App analytics
Key Takeaways LearnDash doesn’t have a native mobile app builder. LearnWorlds has a no-code app builder with features like customizable push notifications, offline mode, and in-app purchases (full parity with web content is secured). LearnWorlds prioritizes user security and engagement with 2FA, multiple login methods, email verification, and a built-in native community.

	Starting from $29/month	$199/year
Free trial	30-days
Free plan
Premium onboarding
		Limited
Key Takeaways LearnWorlds offers an all-in-one, cloud-based platform starting at $24/month (billed annually), with hosting, essential tools, and features fully integrated, eliminating the need for additional purchases. In contrast, LearnDash starts at $199/year but requires a self-hosted WordPress site and often necessitates purchasing plugins or add-ons to unlock key functionalities.

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Final takeaway

LearnWorlds is an all-in-one, scalable platform ideal for course creators, educators, and businesses looking for an easy-to-use solution with built-in tools for course creation, marketing, and delivery—no extra plugins or technical expertise required.
LearnDash is best for users within the WordPress ecosystem who prioritize flexibility and customization, are comfortable managing plugins, and prefer a hands-on approach, though it requires more effort to achieve the same integrated experience as LearnWorlds.

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You’re in good company

25.000+

academies

20.000.000+

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