Best Online Course Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: FreshLearn is ranked #1 of 149 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of TrainerCentral and Prolaud. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TrainerCentral. The lowest first paid tier on this page is LearnWorlds at $2/mo.
For creating and delivering courses, a platform’s content, enrollment, and payment options can shape how it fits your plans. Compare course formats and student limits with payment options and transaction fees. FreshLearn, TrainerCentral, and Prolaud are among the entries to consider. Custom domains and email marketing provide further points to weigh, while mobile app availability may matter for learner access. Check the free-plan details and paid-from prices as well. Consider what you plan to teach and how learners will enroll and pay; the listed features can help you assess which platform fits those needs.
149 online 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 FreshLearn iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$16.58/mo Transaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 2 TrainerCentral iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Transaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 3 Prolaud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2₹124,915/mo Student limit: 1,000 studentsTransaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 4 LearnWorlds iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$2/mo Student limit: 1,000 studentsTransaction fee: 5%Custom domain: Yes
- 5 Coursebox iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Transaction fee: 30%Custom domain: Yes
- 6 Klasio iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$49/mo Student limit: 50 studentsTransaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 7 TagMango iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8₹2083.25/mo Student limit: 200 studentsTransaction fee: 10%Custom domain: Yes
- 8 Teachable iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$39/mo Transaction fee: 7.5%Custom domain: Yes
- 9 Ruzuku iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$83.08/mo Student limit: 5 studentsTransaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 10 Zenler iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$57/mo Student limit: 500 studentsTransaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 11 ClassOnLive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6€12/mo Custom domain: Yes
- 12 Knorish iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Transaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 13 Pathwright iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$99/mo Student limit: 1,000 students
- 14 Edmingle iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Student limit: 500 studentsCustom domain: Yes
- 15 Graphy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$49/mo Transaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 16 ablefy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5€27/mo Transaction fee: 2.7%Custom domain: Yes
- 17 Euron Systems iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Custom domain: Yes
- 18 LearnPress iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$19/mo
- 19 DynDevice LMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4
- 20 EzyCourse iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$97/mo Transaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 21 Gurucan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$39/mo Transaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 22 Simplero iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Transaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 23 Mykademy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Transaction fee: 0%Custom domain: Yes
- 24 WPLMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2
- 25 MasterStudy LMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2
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Questions about this list
Which online course platform is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
FreshLearn is ranked #1 of 149 with a score of 9.7. TrainerCentral is second and Prolaud third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, LearnWorlds has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2/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.