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Forma LMS vs LearnDash

Forma LMS

formalms.org

LearnDash

liquidweb.com

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FigureForma LMSLearnDash
Price fromFree$21.58/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial——
Open source—Yes
WebYesYes
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
LinuxYes—
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
APIYesYes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published23
Spec score · Learning Management Systems8.5 (#20)8.6 (#12)
CertificatesYesCertificate tools can issue certificates based on course completion or quiz performance.
Founded20172013
Free planYesNo
IntegrationsNative integration options include an API, single sign-on, LDAP authentication, and scheduled CSV import and export tasks.Official add-ons cover WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, MemberPress, Restrict Content Pro, Paid Memberships Pro, Gravity Forms, Elementor, bbPress, Event Espresso and Zapier.
ReportingAdministrators can create custom reports and schedule regular report delivery to administrators or customers.LearnDash Pro and Elite include ProPanel for tracking enrollment trends, course completion, quiz performance, and at-risk learners.
SecurityThe Forma LMS 4.2 release announcement says its PHP 8.2 transition updated core dependencies to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities in older library versions.The maker's privacy policy says it uses technical, physical, and administrative safeguards and industry-standard encryption for data transferred over the internet.
SupportThe download page offers free community forum support and professional services from Forma partners.The product page directs users to LearnDash software support and help documentation.

Plans

Forma LMS

  • Forma LMS 4.1.44Free
  • Forma LMS 4.2.1Priced on request

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LearnDash

  • Essentials$259 a year
  • Pro$399 a year
  • Elite$599 a year

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Forma LMS

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LearnDash

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