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Best Education Learning Management in 2026

Education learning management systems help people organize courses, lessons, learners and teaching work online. This list is for anyone choosing an LMS on a budget.

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    Canvas LMS

    by Canvas LMS
    Paid Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Canvas LMS offers three plan tiers with expanding capabilities, including interactive video and IgniteAI tools in higher tiers. Organizations will need to request pricing to compare plans.

    7.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Chamilo LMS

    by Chamilo LMS
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Chamilo LMS combines course delivery and assessment features with open-source licensing and a demo option. Check the PHP requirements for the version you plan to install.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Google Classroom

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Google Classroom combines class management, assessment, feedback, and interactive learning tools.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $6/user/yr · 60-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    ILIAS

    by ILIAS
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    ILIAS combines a broad set of learning tools with options for hosting, customization, and integration.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Open edX

    by Open edX
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Open edX brings course creation, learning management, analytics, and integrations into one open-source platform.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    Sakai

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Pick Sakai if you want an open-source platform with course, assessment and collaboration tools, and can manage its deployment or use the sample account.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    LAMS

    by LAMS
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    LAMS provides visual tools for creating and delivering collaborative learning sequences, with standalone and LMS-integrated deployment options.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Blackboard Learn

    by Blackboard Learn
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Institutions seeking an LMS with course creation support, assessments, integrations, and configurable AI capabilities should consider Blackboard Learn.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    INFLIBNET Learning Management Service

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    Open eClass

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Edsby

    by Edsby
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Edsby combines assessment, reporting, family engagement, personalized learning, and analytics in one K-12 platform.

    5.9 From $5/yr Visit site
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    WizIQ

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    WizIQ combines live virtual teaching, recording, course creation, assessments, and integrations across browser and mobile access.

    5.8 From $18/mo Visit site
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    itslearning

    by itslearning
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose itslearning if your organisation needs course planning, assessment, communications, and grade management in one learning platform.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Moodle LMS

    Free trial API

    Choose MoodleCloud if you want Moodle LMS managed and hosted for a course business or small organisation, with unlimited course creation and included premium mobile app access.

    5.6 Free plan · 28-day trial Visit site
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    Schoolbox

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    Schoolbox brings teaching, communication, community, and pastoral functions together for K–12 schools.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Schoology Learning

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.2 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
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    Open LMS

    by Open LMS
    Paid API

    Open LMS presents two paid, audience-focused plans with shared reporting and mobile capabilities.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Classera

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.9 From $75/mo Visit site
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    Aula

    Paid Web
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Jenzabar eLearning

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, paid starting prices, trials, deployment options and education level support. Check mobile apps, LTI, single sign-on and free learner limits, plus the licence when open-source code or self-hosting matters.

Questions

Are free LMS plans available?

Yes. A free plan is offered by tools in this category. Google Classroom and INFLIBNET Learning Management Service list free plans.

Can I try a paid LMS before paying?

A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Google Classroom lists a 60-day trial.

Which platforms are covered?

The listed platform options are web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted and Linux.

What pricing details are listed?

Google Classroom lists paid access from $6 per user per year. Classera lists $75 per month. Aula and Jenzabar eLearning show pricing on request.

How can I check open-source suitability?

Review the tool's software licence, code access terms and self-hosting requirements before choosing it.

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