Best Online Course Platforms in 2026
Updated
149ranked
8free plans on this page
$2.50/molowest paid tier
9 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Online course platforms 25 channels on this page · 140 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromStudent limitTransaction feeCustom domainCourse formatsPayment optionsEmail marketing Spec sheet Score
26 ClassroomIO Free planYesPaid from$35/moStudent limit10,000 studentsTransaction feeCustom domainYesCourse formatslessons, notes, slides, videos, exercises, live classesPayment optionsEmail marketing 5/8spec lines stated 7.7
27 CourseLit Free planYesPaid from$12/moStudent limitTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatstext, video, audio, PDF, file, embed, quiz, SCORMPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.7
28 Thinkific Free planNoPaid fromStudent limit10,000 studentsTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, text, audio, PDFs, quizzes, assignments, surveys, downloadable files, SCORMPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.6
29 Euron Systems Free planYesPaid fromStudent limitTransaction feeCustom domainYesCourse formatsself-paced, live classes, hybrid, cohort batches, video, PDFs, quizzes, assignments, certificatesPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketingYes 5/8spec lines stated 7.6
30 EzyCourse Free planNoPaid from$97/moStudent limitTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, text, PPT, PDF, audio, quiz, survey, assignment, download, live, embedded, SCORM/HTML, multiplePayment optionsintegratedEmail marketingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.6
31 Heights Platform Free planNoPaid from$29/moStudent limit100 studentsTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, audio, text/image, downloads, assignments, quizzes, multimedia embedsPayment optionsstripeEmail marketingYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.6
32 Learn 360 Free planYesPaid from$100/moStudent limit5 studentsTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, PDF, SCORM, quizzes, surveys, discussions, embeds, rich text, images, downloadsPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketingYes 8/8spec lines stated 7.6
33 LearnPress Free planYesPaid fromStudent limitTransaction feeCustom domainCourse formatsvideo, audio, text, images, PDFsPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketingYes 4/8spec lines stated 7.6
34 Kajabi Free planNoPaid from$143/moStudent limitTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, audio, text, downloadable files, quizzesPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.5
35 DynDevice LMS Free planPaid fromStudent limitTransaction feeCustom domainCourse formatsSCORM, xAPI, text, audio, video, slides, files, microlearning, webinars, videoconferencingPayment optionspaypalEmail marketingYes 3/8spec lines stated 7.5
36 Simplero Free planNoPaid fromStudent limitTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsPayment optionsEmail marketing 3/8spec lines stated 7.5
37 Learnyst Free planNoPaid fromStudent limitTransaction fee10%Custom domainYesCourse formatscourses, live classes, mock tests, test series, SCORM, Tin CanPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketingYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.5
38 SchoolMaker Free planNoPaid from$29/moStudent limit100 studentsTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, audio, PDF, text, imagesPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketing 7/8spec lines stated 7.5
39 Learnomy Free planYesPaid fromStudent limitTransaction fee0%Custom domainCourse formatsvideo, audio, PDF, embed, download, live session, rich text, protected mediaPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketing 4/8spec lines stated 7.5
40 Softbook Free planNoPaid from$39/moStudent limitTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, audio, text, images, PDF, DOC, XLS, slides, tests, assignments, certificatesPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.4
41 Loopwise Free planYesPaid from$29/moStudent limitTransaction feeCustom domainYesCourse formatssections, lessons, quizzes, HD video, certificatesPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketing 5/8spec lines stated 7.4
42 Continuum Learn Free planNoPaid fromStudent limit50 studentsTransaction feeCustom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, images, files, embeds, carousels, accordions, flashcards, quizzes, live events, SCORM 1.2 and 2004Payment optionsstripeEmail marketingYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.4
43 CreateOnlineAcademy Free planNoPaid from$29/moStudent limitTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, audio, PowerPoint, PDF, text, HTML, Flash, quizzes, assignments, exams, webinars, downloadable filesPayment optionsEmail marketingYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.4
44 MasterStudy LMS Free planYesPaid fromStudent limitTransaction feeCustom domainCourse formatstext, video, PDF, audio, live stream, Zoom, Google Meet, slides, quizzes, assignments, SCORMPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketing 3/8spec lines stated 7.4
45 Classivo Free planNoPaid fromStudent limit500 studentsTransaction feeCustom domainYesCourse formatsPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketing 4/8spec lines stated 7.4
46 Xperiencify Free planYesPaid from$99/moStudent limit1,000 studentsTransaction feeCustom domainYesCourse formatsvideo, audio, text, and other lesson typesPayment optionsEmail marketingYes 6/8spec lines stated 7.4
47 Maven Free planYesPaid fromStudent limitTransaction fee10%Custom domainCourse formatsClassic; Weekend Seminar; Hybrid; live sessions; projects; pre-recorded videos; readings; templates; resource linksPayment optionsstripeEmail marketingYes 5/8spec lines stated 7.4
48 College Africa Free planYesPaid from$2.50/moStudent limitTransaction fee8%Custom domainYesCourse formatslessons, videos, quizzes, live classes, on-demand content, interactive discussions, slidesPayment optionsintegratedEmail marketing 6/8spec lines stated 7.4
49 CBT Nuggets Free planNoPaid from$59/moStudent limitTransaction feeCustom domainCourse formatsvideo, virtual labs, quizzes, practice exams, playlists, flashcardsPayment optionspaypalEmail marketing 4/8spec lines stated 7.4
50 CreatorStore Free planYesPaid from$19/moStudent limitTransaction fee0%Custom domainYesCourse formatsself-paced video courses, live cohort programs, hybrid programs, workbooks and guides, group masterclasses, 1:1 tutoring, curriculum bundlesPayment optionsstripeEmail marketingYes 7/8spec lines stated 7.4
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Student limit | Transaction fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | ClassroomIO | 7.7 | Free plan | $35/mo | Yes | $35/mo | 10,000 students | |
| 27 | CourseLit | 7.7 | Free plan | $12/mo | Yes | $12/mo | 0% | |
| 28 | Thinkific | 7.6 | No | 10,000 students | 0% | |||
| 29 | Euron Systems | 7.6 | Yes | |||||
| 30 | EzyCourse | 7.6 | No | $97/mo | No | $97/mo | 0% | |
| 31 | Heights Platform | 7.6 | No | $29/mo | No | $29/mo | 100 students | 0% |
| 32 | Learn 360 | 7.6 | Free plan | $100/mo | Yes | $100/mo | 5 students | 0% |
| 33 | LearnPress | 7.6 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | |||
| 34 | Kajabi | 7.5 | No | $143/mo | No | $143/mo | 0% | |
| 35 | DynDevice LMS | 7.5 | ||||||
| 36 | Simplero | 7.5 | No | 0% | ||||
| 37 | Learnyst | 7.5 | No | ₹2249.75/mo | No | 10% | ||
| 38 | SchoolMaker | 7.5 | No | $29/mo | No | $29/mo | 100 students | 0% |
| 39 | Learnomy | 7.5 | Free plan | $12.42/mo | Yes | 0% | ||
| 40 | Softbook | 7.4 | No | $39/mo | No | $39/mo | 0% | |
| 41 | Loopwise | 7.4 | Yes | $29/mo | ||||
| 42 | Continuum Learn | 7.4 | No | £49/mo | No | 50 students | ||
| 43 | CreateOnlineAcademy | 7.4 | No | $29/mo | No | $29/mo | 0% | |
| 44 | MasterStudy LMS | 7.4 | Yes | |||||
| 45 | Classivo | 7.4 | No | ₹8/mo | No | 500 students | ||
| 46 | Xperiencify | 7.4 | $99/mo | Yes | $99/mo | 1,000 students | ||
| 47 | Maven | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 10% | ||
| 48 | College Africa | 7.4 | Free plan | $2.50/mo | Yes | $2.50/mo | 8% | |
| 49 | CBT Nuggets | 7.4 | No | No | $59/mo | |||
| 50 | CreatorStore | 7.4 | Free plan | $15/mo | Yes | $19/mo | 0% |