Tutor LMS

Free WordPress LMS plugin with a visual course builder and a paid Pro version.

Open sourceSelf-hostableOnline course platforms

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
Approved reviews: 0
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About Tutor LMS

Tutor LMS, made by Themeum, is a WordPress plugin for creating course sites and multi-instructor marketplaces. The free, GPL-licensed plugin already includes a front-end course builder, lessons, quizzes, instructor registration and reports, and Tutor LMS Pro adds native ecommerce with subscriptions and memberships, certificates, content drip, prerequisites, a gradebook, AI course tools and Zoom and Google Classroom integrations. It is generally cheaper than LearnDash and friendlier for non-developers thanks to its drag-and-drop builder. As with any WordPress LMS, you are responsible for hosting, updates and compatibility with your theme and other plugins. Pro is sold as a yearly or lifetime licence by number of sites. It runs anywhere WordPress does. Tutor LMS suits WordPress users, schools and small training businesses that want a capable LMS without a monthly platform fee.

Best for: WordPress users who want a free LMS plugin with a visual builder and optional Pro features.

What works

Generous free version under the GPL
Drag-and-drop front-end course builder
Supports multi-instructor course marketplaces

Why people leave

Ecommerce, certificates and drip need Pro
You manage hosting and plugin updates
Add-on quality depends on the wider WordPress ecosystem

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Tutor LMS: common questions

Is Tutor LMS free?

Yes. Tutor LMS is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Tutor LMS open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at themeum/tutor. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Tutor LMS run on?

Tutor LMS is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Tutor LMS?

The highest-ranked Tutor LMS alternatives right now are LearnDash, LifterLMS and Moodle. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Tutor LMS facts

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License: GPL-3.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0).”
Pro starting price: $199/year for 1 site; Checked Oct 25, 2026tutorlms.com(opens source in a new tab); “Annual Lifetime 15% OFF Individual For solo educators or businesses $199.00 USD / year Buy Now Use on 1 site”
Business plan: $399/year for up to 10 sites; Checked Oct 25, 2026tutorlms.com(opens source in a new tab); “$399.00 USD / year Buy Now Use on up to 10 sites”
Install base: 100,000+ sites; Checked Oct 25, 2026tutorlms.com(opens source in a new tab); “Get Pro Learner Instructor 100k+ eLearning websites are running on Tutor LMS Learner Experience Learners stay.”