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Best Learning Gamification Software in 2026

Learning gamification tools bring game-inspired mechanics and rewards into educational programs. Compare Duolingo, Brilliant, and Gametize on gamification mechanics and rewards catalog, then check learner limits against the size of your audience. LMS integrations and single sign-on can help you assess compatibility with your learning setup, while API access may matter when connecting systems. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer further points to compare. Consider which incentives suit your program and whether the listed capacity and integration options match your needs.

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    Brilliant

    by Brilliant
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Brilliant offers interactive STEM courses, with a free tier and paid options that add unlimited access and full Koji tutoring.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Paradiso LMS

    by Paradiso LMS
    Free trial Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Paradiso LMS brings course delivery, session administration, and compliance tracking into one training system.

    7.6 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    DataCamp

    by DataCamp
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose DataCamp if you want course-based learning with web and mobile access, or need organization plans with learner management and reporting.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Duolingo

    by Duolingo
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Duolingo combines language learning with chess and math lessons, plus practice and review tools. A free plan is available, while the listed trial information is inconsistent.

    7.5 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Codecademy

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Codecademy for guided technical learning with interactive lessons, browser coding, and mobile practice.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Gametize

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Gametize brings interactive activities, points, rewards and analytics into a community engagement toolkit.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    JumpLMS

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    JumpLMS combines course authoring, learner management, and reporting, with support for varied content and training formats. The free tier is limited to five learners, while paid tiers expand capacity.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from £18/mo Visit site
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    Kahoot! 360

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Kahoot! 360 for workplace learning that combines live or self-paced formats with interactive activities and branded experiences.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $19/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Khan Academy

    by Khan Academy
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Khan Academy combines a broad free course library with mobile learning and tools for teachers and young children.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $10/yr Visit site
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    Memrise

    by Memrise
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Memrise if its language offering and listed practice features suit your learning, and you want access through web or mobile. Look elsewhere if you need offline lessons.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from €69.99/yr Visit site
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    Level Up XP

    Free plan Web

    Level Up XP offers a free entry tier and expanded tools for larger Moodle deployments. Review Community limits and the annual billing terms for Pro and Premium before selecting a plan.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $25/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Absorb LMS

    by Absorb LMS
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Absorb LMS combines organizational training delivery with reporting, integrations, personalization, and learner mobile access.

    6.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    TalentLMS

    by TalentLMS
    Free plan API

    TalentLMS combines centralized course administration with separate portals and supervisor access controls. The free plan is a bounded option; Core begins at $119 a month.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $119/mo Visit site
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    BRAVOZONE

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    BRAVOZONE combines live and self-paced training games with mobile participation and SCORM packaging. Check which license fits your use and note that no LMS integrations are listed.

    6.3 From $50/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Hotline LMS

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Hotline LMS suits organisations that need course operations and online learning together. Its plan structure and user limits should be checked against delegate volume and required integrations.

    6.3 From $39/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    e-KHOOL LMS

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    e-KHOOL combines course administration, training authoring, mobile learning, gamification, and integrations.

    6.2 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Instancy Learning Experience Platform

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Instancy brings course creation, learning paths, mobile delivery, integrations, commerce, and gamification into one cloud platform.

    6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Gnowbe

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Gnowbe if your organization needs mobile-first workforce learning with AI-assisted authoring, collaboration, language support, and dashboards.

    6.1 Free plan Visit site
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    LearnWorlds

    by LearnWorlds
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose LearnWorlds if you need a course platform with learning content tools, selling features, and branding options.

    6.1 30-day trial Visit site
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    Litmos

    by Litmos
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Litmos combines learning delivery with assessments, certificates, single sign-on, mobile access, and API access.

    6.1 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Attensi

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Organizations seeking tailored, game-based practice and AI roleplay can consider Attensi, especially when they want learning analytics connected to business outcomes.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Axonify

    by Axonify
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Axonify combines mixed-format lessons and mobile delivery with workflow integrations and advanced analytics.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    OttoLearn

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    OttoLearn pairs short adaptive sessions with authoring tools, gamification, and analytics. Consider its user limits and annual starting price when assessing fit.

    6.0 From $250/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Allara Global

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Allara Global combines hospitality training, gamification, compliance reporting, and custom course content across web and mobile.

    5.9 From 99 AUD/mo Visit site
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    AWorld Evolve

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Evolve if your organization wants configurable employee learning paths, reusable training materials, and reporting across engagement and skills.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site

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