LearnDash

Pros

• Offers full control over courses and branding as a WordPress plugin, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions.
• Allows users to retain 100% of their course revenue with flexible monetization options (one-time, subscriptions, memberships) and multiple payment gateway support.
• Features a drag-and-drop course builder for easy content creation and organization without coding.
• Provides a fully managed hosting solution (StellarSites Learning) that includes installation, maintenance, security, backups, and updates for WordPress sites.
• Includes advanced features like quizzes, drip-feed content, gamification, detailed reporting, and customizable certificates to enhance learning and engagement.

Cons

• Multi-language support is best achieved with a third-party plugin, indicating it's not a native, out-of-the-box feature.
• The LearnDash App for offline learning and cross-device progress is an additional purchase, not included in the base LMS plugin.
• Many advanced functionalities like Groups Management, Instructor Role, Gradebook, Notes, Ratings/Reviews, and advanced analytics (PROPanel) are sold as separate add-ons or in more expensive bundles.