Best Learning Management Systems in 2026
Updated
In short: Google Classroom is ranked #1 of 110 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of TalentLMS and OpenEduCat. The best-ranked option with a free plan is TalentLMS. The lowest first paid tier on this page is ProProfs Training Maker at $0.41/mo.
Learning management systems help organize courses and other learning activities for students, employees or other learners. Compared on API access, assessments, certificates, free plan, learner limit, mobile app, paid from and SSO support, these entries offer ways to weigh learning features, access and capacity. Google Classroom, TalentLMS and OpenEduCat are among the systems shown. Look at assessments and certificates in light of your program, and check mobile app support for how learners will access it. API access and SSO support may matter for your existing services and sign-in arrangements. Learner limits and the listed plan and paid-from details provide additional points for comparing capacity and cost.
110 learning management systems ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
11 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google ClassroomWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 7.9 | |
| 2 | TalentLMSAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $119/mo | 7.8 | |
| 3 | OpenEduCatLinux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $2.42/mo | 7.7 | |
| 4 | TalentCardsWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $0.80/mo | 7.5 | |
| 5 | D2L BrightspaceWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 7.1 |
| 6 | Cornerstone LearningWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 7.1 |
| 7 | Open eLMSAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | £0.83/mo | 7.0 | |
| 8 | Frappe LearningWeb · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $5/mo | 7.0 | |
| 9 | Moodle LMSAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 6.9 |
| 10 | ProProfs Training MakerWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | $0.41/mo | 6.8 | |
| 11 | Blackboard LearnWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 6.6 |
| 12 | Open edXAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 6.6 |
| 13 | ContinuWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 6.6 |
| 14 | Luceo Education SuiteNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $4.99/mo | 6.6 | |
| 15 | LearningStoneWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $143/mo | 6.6 | |
| 16 | Totara LearnAPI | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 6.5 |
| 17 | Masteriyo LMSAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $8.25/mo | 6.5 | |
| 18 | ClassroomIOWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $35/mo | 6.5 | |
| 19 | Canvas LMSAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 6.4 |
| 20 | Valamis Learning PlatformWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 6.4 |
| 21 | ExpertusONEAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 6.4 |
| 22 | eloomiWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 6.4 |
| 23 | DoceboAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 6.3 |
| 24 | SkyPrepWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 6.3 |
| 25 | itslearningAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 6.3 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which learning management system is ranked first on Freedom251?
Google Classroom is ranked #1 of 110 with a score of 7.9. TalentLMS is second and OpenEduCat third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, ProProfs Training Maker has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.41/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.