Best LMS Tools in 2026
Toolradar data: we track 61 lms tools, 18 of them with a free tier (30%), and 57 entered our catalog during 2026. 60 clear our editorial bar.
Toolradar data: we track 61 lms tools, 18 of them with a free tier (30%), and 57 entered our catalog during 2026. 60 clear our editorial bar.
This guide covers the 12 that score highest, what separates them, and where each free tier stops. Scores are ours; ratings and review counts come from third-party review platforms.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Free tier | Rating | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan Academy | Yes | 4.6 | Free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. |
| Thinkific | Yes | 4.5 | Turn your knowledge into income with an easy-to-use course pla |
| Teachable | Yes | 4.5 | Create and sell online courses |
| LearnWorlds | No | 4.7 | Online course platform for creators |
| LearnHouse | Yes | n/a | Open-source learning platform to create, sell, and manage enga |
| Inkling | No | n/a | Deliver mission-critical knowledge to frontline workers |
| UniwebPay Skill | Yes | n/a | Unlock your potential with a comprehensive learning and skill |
| Linkedin Learning | No | 4.5 | Professional courses by LinkedIn |
| ProProfs Training Maker | Yes | 4.7 | AI-powered LMS to create courses, train employees, and track s |
| Skilljar | No | 4.6 | Customer education LMS to boost adoption and cut support costs |
The picks
Khan Academy
Free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.. Editorial score 87, free tier available, rated 4.6 across 180 third-party reviews.
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Thinkific
Turn your knowledge into income with an easy-to-use course pla. Editorial score 85, free tier available, rated 4.5 across 586 third-party reviews.
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Teachable
Create and sell online courses. Editorial score 84, free tier available, rated 4.5 across 3 third-party reviews.
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LearnWorlds
Online course platform for creators. Editorial score 82, paid only, rated 4.7 across 566 third-party reviews.
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LearnHouse
Open-source learning platform to create, sell, and manage enga. Editorial score 75, free tier available.
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Inkling
Deliver mission-critical knowledge to frontline workers. Editorial score 75, paid only.
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UniwebPay Skill
Unlock your potential with a comprehensive learning and skill . Editorial score 75, free tier available.
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Linkedin Learning
Professional courses by LinkedIn. Editorial score 74, paid only, rated 4.5 across 853 third-party reviews.
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How we picked
Every tool here is published on Toolradar with an editorial score of 62 or above, the working bar for this vertical, out of 61 tracked in this category. Ordering follows that score, then third-party review volume, so a tool with one glowing review does not outrank one with a thousand. Scores in specialised business software run lower than in developer tooling, where public review volume is far higher, so this bar is calibrated to the category rather than borrowed from another. The figures update as the catalog does.
FAQ
How many lms tools are there?
We track 61 published lms tools, of which 60 clear our editorial bar. 57 were added during 2026, which reflects when we indexed them rather than when each vendor launched.
Are there free lms tools?
Fewer than you might expect: 18 of 61 offer a free tier, 30%. This is a category where the serious options are paid, and free tiers are trials in practice.
How should I shortlist?
Start from the constraint that will not move: budget, an existing stack you must integrate with, or a compliance requirement. Filter on that first, then compare the two or three that survive. Ranking by feature count leads to the most expensive tool every time.
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Louis Corneloup
Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Toolradar. Founder & CEO of Dupple, the publisher of 5 industry newsletters reaching 720K+ tech professionals. Reviews B2B software using a public methodology, see /how-we-rate and /editorial-policy.