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What it is

LearningStone is an online environment for training, coaching and collaborative learning. It supports self-paced e-learning, group training, one-to-one coaching, learning communities and project teams. Course authors can arrange reusable timelines from media, files, forms, events, scheduled messages, discussions and certificates. Forms can be used for surveys, tests and quizzes, with branching and automatic grading; progress reports draw on markers and results. Collaboration features include dialogues, a social wall, document comments, messaging, calendars, event signups, likes and notifications. The platform supports YouTube and Vimeo embeds and describes chatbot integrations with Gemini, Claude and ChatGPT for learning-related knowledge bases, coaching or practice modules. LearningStone lists Android, iOS and web access, and says its responsive site works across devices, but lists no mobile app. Plans include a free option with one space and a stated five-member maximum. Pro 5 costs $143 a month and supports 250 members; yearly payment gives a 5% discount on Pro plans. A 30-day trial is listed.

Spec sheet

What it does
LearningStone is a cloud environment for collaborative or individual blended training, coaching and learning.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Purpose
LearningStone is an online environment for learning and collaboration that supports training and coaching.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Free plan
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · learningstone.com
Integrations
Official documentation describes embedding YouTube, Vimeo and external media, plus requested integrations and single sign-on development.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Security
LearningStone says its Netherlands data center is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, NEN 7510, and PCI DSS, and that the application is continuously penetration-tested.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Privacy
LearningStone says data is hosted in Europe, GDPR policies are implemented, processor agreements are used and groupspaces are private.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Support
LearningStone says human support is available for free plans and paid plans, including help during initial setup and later questions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
AI chat
The homepage describes chatbot integrations with Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT for building knowledge bases, coaches, or practice modules connected to learning materials.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
AI integration
The AI Chat timeline block connects ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude through Chatling and supports about 30 models; users provide a Chatling chatbot ID.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
API and extensibility
Dedicated deployments can receive custom APIs, back-office integrations and uptime monitoring, while the standard service has no public SDK documented on its help index.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Assessments
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · learningstone.com
Assessments and reporting
The forms generator supports forms, surveys, tests, quizzes, branching, and automatic grading, while progress reports can be generated from progress markers and results.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Authentication
Users can enable two-factor authentication, and LearningStone says every page is SSL-encrypted and the site connection uses TLS 1.2.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Certificates
A certificate generator creates downloadable or emailed PDF certificates using custom designs or a supplied template.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Collaboration
Social walls, dialogues, messaging, document comments, likes and notifications support collaborative learning.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Company facts
LinkedIn lists LearningStone as privately held, founded in 2014, headquartered at Weesperstraat 61 in North Holland, with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Content sharing
Users can share Word, PDF, PowerPoint, video and other permitted files, with comments, likes and timeline-linked folders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Course authoring
Its course timeline editor combines learning blocks such as media, files, forms, events, scheduled messages, discussions, and certificates, and timelines can be reused.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Documentation and support
The help center covers managers, timelines, forms, Teams/Zoom/Meet, reports, scheduling, certificates, AI chat, LTI, Entra SSO, embedding and tutorials, with a feedback button and Alice helpbot.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Forms and assessment
Forms can branch, while tests and quizzes support automatic grading and can be embedded in timelines or shared independently.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Learner limit
250Read 24 Sep 2026 · learningstone.com
Learning scenarios
The platform supports instructor-led groups, self-paced learning, one-to-one coaching, small-group coaching, alumni communities and project teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Limit: assignments
Capterra review content reports limited answer space for some assignments and delayed visibility of results to participants.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: email deliverability
One GetApp reviewer reports LearningStone emails reaching learners' spam folders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: gamification and reporting
A GetApp reviewer characterizes the gamification and reporting tools as basic and traditional.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: learning curve
GetApp reviewers mention quirks and settings that require time to understand.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: technical difficulty
Software Advice review material says some trainers find the platform technically difficult.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Maker founders
LearningStone's partner page identifies Sjoerd Boersma and Michiel Klønhammer as its founders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Microsoft Entra SSO
Entra OpenID Connect can redirect users to an organization login and create LearningStone accounts on first sign-in; setup uses an app registration and redirect URI.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Mobile access
The platform describes itself as responsive and says it works across devices; its help page also describes adding the site to a device home screen for fullscreen use.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Mobile app
NoRead 24 Sep 2026 · learningstone.com
Mobile delivery
LearningStone is a progressive web app added from Chrome or Safari to a phone home screen rather than a native App Store or Google Play download.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Plan limits
The pricing page's Free plan section lists a maximum of 5 members, while a later section says a free workspace can train or coach up to 20 people.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Praise: multilingual blended learning
Software Advice review material praises multilingual delivery and blended-learning use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Praise: support
GetApp analysis describes support as fast, friendly, proactive and easy to contact.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: usability and branding
GetApp reviewers repeatedly praise ease of use, corporate branding, communication/forms and affordability.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Progress reporting
Progress markers and form or quiz results generate reports that can be downloaded for further processing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Rating on Capterra
4.5 out of 5 from 89 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on GetApp
4.5 out of 5 from 89 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.5 out of 5 from 89 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Recent product news
A February 6, 2026 release added auto-saving forms and learn-and-test quizzes with continuation and immediate feedback options.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Scheduling
Absolute and relative scheduling can publish content and send messages based on dates or elapsed time since a participant started.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Security certifications
The vendor says its Netherlands data center is regulated by ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, NEN 7510 and PCI DSS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Security controls
The vendor reports continuous penetration testing, a current threat score of 0.0, SSL/TLS 1.2 encryption and optional two-factor authentication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
SSO support
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · learningstone.com
Technology and licence
LearningStone is delivered as SaaS and is built with the open-source Zotonic Erlang framework; the page does not state an open-source licence for LearningStone itself.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Timeline authoring
Its reusable timeline editor combines text, media, files, conditional sections, forms, events, automated messages, dialogues, certificates and progress conclusions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Use cases
The platform supports collaborative training, self-paced e-learning, one-to-one and small-group coaching, learning communities, and project teams.Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Video
Uploaded videos are converted to an online format, and YouTube or Vimeo links are automatically embedded.Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com

Plans and prices

Free Free free forever 1 collaborative training or coaching space · page states maximum 5 members · full functionality · human support · standard design · no unlimited archive · no dedicated engine or messaging · no custom modules/integrations Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Pro 5 $143 a month monthly; 5% discount for annual payment 250 members · 5 active spaces · own design · maximum 20 GB storage · unlimited archive Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Pro 15 $386 a month monthly; 5% discount for annual payment 750 members · 15 active spaces · own design · maximum 20 GB storage · unlimited archive Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Pro 35 $750 a month monthly; 5% discount for annual payment 2,000 members · 35 active spaces · own design · maximum 20 GB storage · unlimited archive Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Pro 100 $1,121 a month monthly; 5% discount for annual payment 5,000 members · 100 active spaces · own design · maximum 20 GB storage · unlimited archive Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Dedicated Priced on request Contact for pricing White-labeled platform · custom modules and integrations · unlimited storage, organizations, and users Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
Dedicated LearningStone Powered Platform $42,000, paid once plus $3,000 per month white-label platform · unlimited storage, organizations and users · custom modules/integrations · hosting, backup, updates and white-glove support Read 15 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com
LearningStone Powered Platform $42,000, paid once Starting with a one-time fee of 35,000 Euro / 42,000 USD plus a 3,000 per month fee Dedicated white-labeled platform · hosting, backup, updates, and “white glove” support included Read 4 Oct 2026 · learningstone.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Reusable course timelines combine varied learning blocks.
  • Forms support branching and automatic grading.
  • Progress reports use markers and results.
  • Human support is listed for free and paid plans.

Limits

  • Free plan lists a five-member maximum.
  • No mobile app is listed.
  • Pro 5 costs $143 a month.

Who it suits

LearningStone may suit trainers, coaches and project teams that want structured learning spaces with collaboration and assessment tools. Its free plan is limited to one space and five members, while Pro 5 supports 250 members.

LearningStone in depth

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LearningStone brings course building, assessment, and collaboration into one environment for training and coaching. It suits organizations running recurring programs that need more than a course catalogue. Its strongest case is the combination of reusable learning timelines and group tools; its main drawback is the jump from a tightly capped free plan to paid plans starting at $143 a month.

Overview

The platform supports collaborative training, self-paced e-learning, one-to-one and small-group coaching, learning communities, and project teams. That breadth makes it a credible fit when learning includes ongoing discussion or coaching, not just delivery of lessons. Teams that need only a simple way to distribute courses may find the collaboration toolkit more than they need.

Key features

Course building, assessment, and reporting

A timeline editor combines media, files, forms, events, scheduled messages, discussions, and certificates. Reusable timelines are useful for organizations repeating the same program, since they can carry a course structure forward rather than rebuilding it each time. Forms support surveys, tests, quizzes, branching, and automatic grading; progress reports draw on markers and results to help trainers follow participation and outcomes. The platform also supports assessments and certificates.

Collaboration and integrations

Dialogues, messaging, a social wall, document comments, likes, notifications, calendars, and event signups bring learner interaction into the same environment as the course. YouTube and Vimeo can be embedded. The company also invites inquiries about other embedding needs and single sign-on integration, which may matter to organizations with a specific setup requirement.

AI, security, and support

LearningStone describes chatbot integrations with Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT for creating knowledge bases, coaches, or practice modules connected to learning materials. The company says its Netherlands data center holds ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, NEN 7510, and PCI DSS certifications, and that the application is continuously penetration-tested. It also says data is hosted in Europe, groupspaces remain private, GDPR policies are implemented, and processor agreements are signed. Users can enable two-factor authentication; pages are SSL-encrypted and the site connection uses TLS 1.2. Human support covers both free and paid plans, including setup assistance and later questions.

Pricing

LearningStone uses a freemium model, with a 30-day trial and paid plans from $143 a month. The Free plan costs nothing, lasts forever, requires no credit card, and includes one collaborative training or coaching space, standard design, full functionality, and human support. Its stated maximum is five members, though another pricing-page section says a free workspace can train or coach up to 20 people. That discrepancy makes the free cohort limit worth clarifying before relying on it.

Pro 5 costs $143 a month and includes five active spaces, 250 members, up to 20 GB of storage, and unlimited free archive. It is the entry point for a small provider that has outgrown the free cap. Pro 15 costs $386 a month for 15 active spaces and 750 members; Pro 35 costs $750 a month for 35 spaces and 2,000 members; Pro 100 costs $1,121 a month for 100 spaces and 5,000 members. Each includes up to 20 GB of storage and unlimited free archive. These tiers scale space and member capacity while keeping the same storage ceiling, so organizations with larger libraries should weigh that limit as they grow. Yearly payments receive a 5% discount.

Dedicated has custom pricing and adds a white-labeled platform, custom modules and integrations, and unlimited storage, organizations, and users. LearningStone Powered Platform is $42,000, paid once, with a one-time fee of 35,000 Euro / 42,000 USD plus a 3,000 per month fee; it includes a dedicated white-labeled platform, hosting, backup, updates, and white-glove support. That is a substantially different commitment from the monthly Pro plans, best considered by organizations seeking their own branded platform and ongoing service.

Platforms

LearningStone supports Android, iOS, and web, and describes its site as responsive across devices. It says users can add the site to a device home screen for fullscreen use, but the platform has no mobile app. That should suit browser-first access, but not teams that require a dedicated app.

Who it's for

LearningStone is a strong fit for training and coaching providers, or internal learning teams, that repeat programs and want courses, assessment, progress tracking, and group interaction together. Reusable timelines and a broad member-scaled plan range support that kind of operation. It is less suitable for a small group that needs more than five free members but cannot justify a monthly paid plan, or for buyers who require a native mobile app.

Pros and cons

Pros: Reusable timelines combine varied learning blocks, reducing repeated course setup for recurring programs.

Pros: Forms, automatic grading, and progress reports give trainers tools to assess learners and follow results within the platform.

Pros: Collaboration features cover messaging, discussions, document comments, calendars, and event signups, keeping group activity close to learning.

Cons: The free plan's stated five-member maximum is restrictive for cohorts, and the separate 20-person free-workspace figure creates uncertainty about the effective cap.

Cons: Paid plans begin at $143 a month, a significant step up for users who only need a small course space.

Cons: Pro plans cap storage at 20 GB even as member and active-space allowances rise, while the platform has no mobile app.

Alternatives

For a wider category shortlist, compare Learning Experience Platforms and Learning Management Systems. Leemons is worth considering for a free, self-hosted option spanning Linux, macOS, Windows, and web; its three paid plans are coming soon. Kriatix Lead Qualification Chatbot is a paid alternative with a free trial and Android, iOS, self-hosted, and web support. Looop by 360Learning offers paid plans for up to 50 or 250 users and an enterprise tier, with a free trial and Android, iOS, API, and web support. Valamis Learning Platform is another paid option with a free trial, Android, iOS, API, and web support, and an AI-focused Foundation plan. AgenticLXP is a paid option with a free trial and 250 MAU included in its Basic plan at €880 a month. HowNow is a paid alternative with Android, iOS, macOS, web, and extension support. LinkedIn Learning is a paid service with a free trial and Android, iOS, and web support; its Teams plan costs $379.88 a year. Capabl is another alternative, available on Android, iOS, and web.

Verdict

Choose LearningStone if your training or coaching programs need reusable course structures alongside assessment and ongoing group collaboration. That combination is its clearest advantage, backed by member-scaled paid plans and human support. Look elsewhere if a five-member free tier is too small, the Pro starting price is beyond budget, or a dedicated mobile app is essential.

Verdict

LearningStone combines course authoring, assessment and group collaboration in a learning environment for training and coaching. Check the plan limits carefully: its free-plan section lists five members, while a later note gives a different free-workspace figure.

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