Best Cohort-Based Course Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: UjuziPlus is ranked #1 of 22 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of NovoEd and Learnify. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Nialtus. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Learnify at $2.99/mo.
When a course is designed for learners to move through it as a group, cohort-based platforms can support the scheduling, coursework, and interaction involved. Pathwright, UjuziPlus, and Learnify lead this ranking, followed by NovoEd and Academy Launcher. Compared on cohort scheduling and live sessions, the entries invite a look at how shared learning time is arranged. Assignment workflows, progress tracking, and community spaces are further points to compare, while student limit may help you assess fit for a group. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the listed criteria for choosing a platform for teaching and learning.
22 cohort-based course platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 UjuziPlus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9KES 3,750/mo Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 2 NovoEd iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 3 Learnify iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$2.99/mo Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 4 Pathwright iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$99/mo Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 5 Academy Launcher iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 6 Learnyst iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9₹2249.75/mo
- 7 Disco iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$399/mo
- 8 Nialtus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$74/mo Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: Yes
- 9 Cohorta No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3PLN 299/mo Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 10 Sublime LMS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$490.49/mo Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 11 Hone No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 12 Teachfloor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$89/mo
- 13 Pathwright No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$99/mo Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 14 Cahoot Learning Portal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Live sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 15 Cohortive No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Cohort scheduling: Yes
- 16 Intrepid No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 17 Maven No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 18 Forj Learn No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Live sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 19 Skill.re No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 20 Build_it No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: YesCommunity spaces: Yes
- 21 LearnFlow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: Yes
- 22 Nipunova No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Cohort scheduling: YesLive sessions: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which cohort-based course platform is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
UjuziPlus is ranked #1 of 22 with a score of 7.9. NovoEd is second and Learnify third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 22 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Learnify has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.