Compare LearnDash and Moodle 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$159.00 Per Year
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
LearnDash
Star Rating
(49)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$159.00 Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansMoodle
Star Rating
(416)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
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- Users report that Moodle excels in its Course Authoring capabilities, with a score of 8.9, allowing for extensive customization and flexibility in creating courses. In contrast, LearnDash's course authoring features, while solid, score lower at 8.0, which some users feel limits their creative options.
- Reviewers mention that LearnDash shines in Assessments and Practice, achieving a high score of 9.0, which is praised for its robust quiz and assessment functionalities. Moodle, while still strong at 9.4, is noted for its complexity in setting up assessments, which can be a barrier for some users.
- G2 users highlight that LearnDash offers superior Ease of Use with a score of 8.1, making it more accessible for new users. In comparison, Moodle's score of 7.7 indicates a steeper learning curve, which some users find challenging when first adopting the platform.
- Users on G2 report that Moodle's Content Libraries feature scores 8.5, providing a vast array of resources for course creation. However, LearnDash's score of 7.1 in this area suggests that users may find fewer pre-built resources available, which can impact course development speed.
- Reviewers mention that LearnDash's Quality of Support is rated at 8.4, with many users appreciating the responsive customer service. Conversely, Moodle's support, rated at 7.7, has been described as less reliable, with some users expressing frustration over response times.
- Users say that Moodle's Integration APIs score of 8.1 is beneficial for organizations needing to connect with other systems, but LearnDash's higher score of 8.8 indicates a more seamless integration experience, which is crucial for users looking to streamline their workflows.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LearnDash
BASIC
$159.00
Per Year
License is valid for one calendar year
- 1-Site License
- Sell Courses
- Drip Feed Lesson
Moodle
Starter
Starting at $200.00
50 Users Per Year
Save time and resources with a MoodleCloud hosted solution. Whether you choose a fast and affordable standard plan or a premium cloud service, our hosting solutions are scalable, reliable, resilient and provide enhanced security and data protection. Plus, you get access to all Moodle’s key features that you need to drive great learning experiences.
- Moodle provides a range of scalable, reliable, and robust hosting solutions for Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace ranging from standard, low cost plans to fully hosted, premium SaaS cloud-based services.
Free Trial
LearnDash
No trial information availableMoodle
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
41
8.5
355
Ease of Use
8.1
42
7.7
360
Ease of Setup
8.0
33
7.5
144
Ease of Admin
8.4
35
7.8
145
Quality of Support
8.4
40
7.7
284
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
32
8.6
114
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
36
7.0
349
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.5
12
8.6
36
8.2
11
8.5
28
7.8
10
8.2
29
8.3
11
8.5
33
Process Automation
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Reporting Analysis
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Course Management
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.2
24
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.2
24
Course Management
Not enough data
7.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
7.0
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
7.6
20
Interface
Not enough data
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.4
22
Training & eLearning
9.0
10
9.4
24
8.5
12
8.6
36
7.2
10
8.1
23
8.2
11
8.5
28
7.8
10
8.2
29
8.3
11
8.5
33
7.1
8
8.5
22
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
6
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LearnDash and Moodle are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS) and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
LearnDash is categorized as Online Learning Platform
Moodle is categorized as Ethics and Compliance Learning, Training Management Systems, Talent Assessment, and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LearnDash
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Moodle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
E-Learning
14.3%
Education Management
12.2%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
6.1%
Other
51.0%
Higher Education
36.4%
Education Management
21.4%
E-Learning
9.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.2%
Information Technology and Services
3.5%
Other
22.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
LearnDash
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Brian H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
One of the best things about LearnDash is how easy it is to start adding in your content. Yet it has all the options nicely laid out to configure the course just the way I wanted! Their support was also top notch to give help on their core features and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
Not user friendly. you have to be familiar with wordpress and web master to manage it. A regular user can't use this system at all.
Moodle
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vicente G.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I appreciate the 4.1 version's easy-to-use interface and abundance of customization tools and options, which, when combined with the reporting tools, offer teachers a great deal of control and flexibility in terms of designing their courses and overseeing...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Everything. It is clunky, bloated, time consuming, not user-friendly at all, and does not do what I need it to do. I want a clear grade book screen, but I cannot get that. It does not show points total IN the grade book, you have to change screens to see a...
Brian H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
One of the best things about LearnDash is how easy it is to start adding in your content. Yet it has all the options nicely laid out to configure the course just the way I wanted! Their support was also top notch to give help on their core features and...
Vicente G.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I appreciate the 4.1 version's easy-to-use interface and abundance of customization tools and options, which, when combined with the reporting tools, offer teachers a great deal of control and flexibility in terms of designing their courses and overseeing...
Verified User in Internet
Not user friendly. you have to be familiar with wordpress and web master to manage it. A regular user can't use this system at all.
Verified User in Higher Education
Everything. It is clunky, bloated, time consuming, not user-friendly at all, and does not do what I need it to do. I want a clear grade book screen, but I cannot get that. It does not show points total IN the grade book, you have to change screens to see a...
Discussions
What is LearnDash?
1 comment
AE
LearnDash is a paid LMS WordPress plugin that helps you create and manage online courses.Read more
LearnDash has no more discussions with answers
What is Moodle software used for?
2 comments
Official Response from Moodle
Hello
Moodle is an open-source learning management system that helps you improve your teaching and learner outcomes. Its used by over 300 million people in...Read more
Is Moodle really free?
2 comments
AJ
Well, it is a free software but there costs to use it. The central point is that the cost reverts directly to knowledge and competence installed in the...Read more
How do I receive emails about the latest notifications?
1 comment
CM
Hey Sonal Ravi
To receive email notifications, you'd have to set up your communication preferences on your Moodle profile.
Depending on the theme that...Read more
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