LearnWorlds lets you build a course site under your own name and brand, with an interactive video player, quizzes, certificates and built-in payments. It suits anyone with digital expertise, in programming, data or design for example, who wants to turn it into courses sold directly rather than through a marketplace.
Key features
- Branded course site: The learning experience carries your name, not a third-party marketplace.
- Interactive video player: With quizzes, assignments and completion certificates.
- Built-in payments: Sell courses directly to learners.
- Bundles and subscriptions: For different pricing models.
- Marketing tools: Including affiliate program support.
Pricing
The entry plan commonly starts around $29 to $39 a month billed annually, with a fee on each sale. Higher tiers reduce or remove fees and add white-labeling and deeper reporting.
Prices can change, so check LearnWorlds’s official pricing page before you subscribe.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| A course site under your brand, not a marketplace listing | Monthly subscription even before your first sale |
| Built-in payments, no separate checkout tool | Transaction fees on the entry plan |
| Interactive features create a structured learning experience | Takes time to build courses and the site |
Use cases
- A course on a digital skill: Turn your expertise in a tool or programming language into a course with quizzes and a certificate.
- Turning a workshop into an evergreen course: Record your live workshop and sell it as a course learners can buy anytime.
- Varied pricing models: Offer single courses, bundles or a monthly subscription.
LearnWorlds vs Udemy
On Udemy you publish inside a large marketplace that brings learners in exchange for a share of sales. With LearnWorlds you build your own site and control pricing and the learner relationship, but you are responsible for attracting learners.
Who it’s best for
Trainers and educational creators who want an academy under their brand and have an audience or a plan to build one.
Skip it if you do not yet have a ready course or an audience. You would pay the monthly fee without sales.
How to get started
Prepare your first course and its marketing plan first, then start the trial and compare transaction fees across plans.
Start your academy on LearnWorlds
FAQ
Are there fees on sales? Yes on the entry plan, reduced or removed on higher tiers.
Can I issue certificates? Yes, completion certificates under your name.
Does the platform bring in learners? No. It is your own site, and attracting learners is up to you.
Disclosure: al-khwarizmi may earn a commission if you sign up for LearnWorlds through links in this article. This does not change the price you pay, and it does not influence which tools we cover.
