Best Learning Management Systems in 2026
Updated
In short: Google Classroom is ranked #1 of 110 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of OpenEduCat and Continu. The best-ranked option with a free plan is OpenEduCat. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TalentCards at $0.80/mo.
Courses and training programs have different needs for learner access, assessment and administration. Compared on API access, assessments, certificates, free plan, learner limit, mobile app, paid from and SSO support, these learning management systems let you examine both learning features and practical fit. Google Classroom, OpenEduCat and Continu are among the options to consider. Check whether assessments and certificates match your program, and whether learners need a mobile app. API access and SSO support may be relevant to your existing services and sign-in arrangements. Learner limits, free-plan availability and paid-from pricing give you further details to weigh against expected participation and budget.
110 learning management systems ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Learner limit | Assessments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Classroom | 8.5 | Free plan | — | Yes | — | 1,000 learners | Yes |
| 2 | OpenEduCat | 8.5 | Free plan | $2.42/mo | Yes | $79/user/mo | — | Yes |
| 3 | Continu | 8.3 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 4 | D2L Brightspace | 8.2 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 5 | Cornerstone Learning | 8.2 | No | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 6 | Moodle LMS | 8.1 | No | — | Yes | $230/user/mo | 50 learners | Yes |
| 7 | TalentLMS | 8.1 | Free plan | $119/mo | Yes | $119/user/mo | 5 learners | Yes |
| 8 | Valamis Learning Platform | 8.1 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 9 | SkyPrep | 8.1 | No | — | No | — | 100 learners | Yes |
| 10 | Blackboard Learn | 8.0 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 11 | ProProfs Training Maker | 8.0 | Free plan | $1.99/mo | Yes | — | 10 learners | Yes |
| 12 | TalentCards | 7.9 | Free plan | $0.80/mo | Yes | $0.80/user/mo | — | — |
| 13 | AlphaLearn | 7.7 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 14 | 360Learning | 7.6 | No | $8/mo | No | $8/user/mo | 100 learners | Yes |
| 15 | LatitudeLearning | 7.6 | No | — | No | — | 100 learners | Yes |
| 16 | eloomi | 7.6 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | LearningStone | 7.6 | Free plan | $143/mo | Yes | — | 250 learners | Yes |
| 18 | Teachfloor | 7.5 | No | $89/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 19 | Canvas LMS | 7.4 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | Frappe Learning | 7.4 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 21 | Docebo | 7.2 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 22 | Open edX | 7.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 23 | Thrive | 7.2 | No | $77,900/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 24 | Open eLMS | 7.2 | Free plan | £0.83/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 25 | Litmos | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
Is your tool on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which learning management system is ranked first on Specifiction?
Google Classroom is ranked #1 of 110 with a score of 8.5. OpenEduCat is second and Continu third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, TalentCards has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.80/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.