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LearnDash vs SmarterU LMS

LearnDash

liquidweb.com

SmarterU LMS

smarteru.com

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FigureLearnDashSmarterU LMS
Price from$21.58/mo$250/mo
Free plan——
Free trial——
Open sourceYes—
WebYesYes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
APIYesYes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published31
Spec score · Learning Management Systems8.6 (#12)8.1 (#50)
CertificatesCertificate tools can issue certificates based on course completion or quiz performance.Yes
Course formatslessons,topics,quizzes,assignments,videoThe pricing page describes the LMS as SCORM-compliant and says it supports AICC and xAPI formats.
Free planNoNo
IntegrationsOfficial add-ons cover WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, MemberPress, Restrict Content Pro, Paid Memberships Pro, Gravity Forms, Elementor, bbPress, Event Espresso and Zapier.SmarterU describes API connections and custom integrations, including data syncs with HRIS, CRM, payroll, and business intelligence systems.
Mobile appLearnDash offers branded native iOS and Android apps with offline content, push notifications and in-app purchases.Yes
SecurityThe maker's privacy policy says it uses technical, physical, and administrative safeguards and industry-standard encryption for data transferred over the internet.SmarterU says its hosted service runs on AWS, uses IP access settings, and receives daily backups.
SupportThe product page directs users to LearnDash software support and help documentation.SmarterU offers implementation, administrator training, managed services, and support; its pricing page states 24/7/365 on-demand resources and responses within 30 minutes or less.

Plans

LearnDash

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

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SmarterU LMS

  • SmarterU LMS plans$3,000 a year

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