Overview

LearningStone supports collaborative training, self-paced e-learning, one-to-one and small-group coaching, learning communities, and project teams. That range is useful when learning includes discussion and shared work, not just course delivery. Teams running larger cohorts should check the member and active-space limits against their needs before choosing a plan.

Key features

Course building and assessment

The timeline editor arranges media, files, forms, events, scheduled messages, discussions, and certificates into learning sequences, and allows timelines to be reused. That reuse is practical for providers delivering recurring programs. Forms can be used for surveys, tests, and quizzes, with branching and automatic grading; progress reports draw on progress markers and results. Together, these tools suit structured programs where trainers need to assess work and monitor progress.

Collaboration and integrations

Dialogues, messaging, a social wall, document comments, likes, notifications, calendars, and event signups put communication alongside course activity. This makes the platform a stronger fit for group-based programs than a course library alone. YouTube and Vimeo can be embedded; other embedding needs and single sign-on integrations can be discussed with LearningStone.

AI, privacy, and support

The homepage describes chatbot integrations with Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT for creating knowledge bases, coaches, or practice modules connected to learning materials. LearningStone says its European hosting and privacy practices support GDPR policies and private groupspaces; it also describes ISO-certified Netherlands data-center operations, continuous penetration testing, two-factor authentication, SSL encryption, and TLS 1.2. Human support is available on free and paid plans, including setup assistance.

Pricing

The Free plan costs 0.00 USD per free forever, requires no credit card, and provides one collaborative training or coaching space with standard design, full functionality, and human support. Its member cap is described inconsistently: one section gives a maximum of 5 members, while another says a free workspace can train or coach up to 20 people. Confirm the applicable limit before planning a cohort.

Pro 5 costs 143.00 USD per month and includes 5 active spaces, 250 members, up to 20 GB storage, and unlimited free archive. Pro 15 costs 386.00 USD per month for 15 active spaces and 750 members; Pro 35 costs 750.00 USD per month for 35 spaces and 2,000 members; Pro 100 costs 1121.00 USD per month for 100 spaces and 5,000 members. Each paid Pro plan includes up to 20 GB storage and unlimited free archive. Yearly payments receive a 5% discount. Pro 5 is the entry point for a small provider that has outgrown the free cap; the larger tiers suit organizations needing more simultaneous spaces or members, though the monthly prices rise substantially.

Dedicated has custom pricing and provides a white-labeled platform, custom modules and integrations, and unlimited storage, organizations, and users. LearningStone Powered Platform starts with a one-time fee of 35,000 Euro / 42,000 USD plus a 3,000 per month fee; it includes a dedicated white-labeled platform, hosting, backup, updates, and “white glove” support. These options are aimed at organizations seeking a branded or dedicated setup rather than a standard workspace. A 30-day trial is available.

Platforms

LearningStone runs on the web and is responsive across devices. It does not have a mobile app; adding the site to a device home screen offers fullscreen access, but it is not a substitute for a dedicated app for teams that require one.

Who it's for

Choose LearningStone if you deliver training or coaching that benefits from reusable course structures, assessments, progress reporting, and built-in group interaction. It is less compelling for a small team that needs to serve more than a handful of learners without a paid subscription, or for an organization requiring a native mobile app.

Pros and cons

Pro: Reusable timelines combine varied learning blocks, reducing repeated course setup for recurring programs.
Pro: Branching forms, automatic grading, and progress reports support assessment and follow-up in one environment.
Pro: Human support extends to free-plan users and includes initial setup help.
Con: The Free plan's member limit is unclear and capped at either 5 members or 20 people depending on the section; either way, larger pilots may need a paid plan.
Con: Paid Pro plans start at 143.00 USD per month, a significant commitment for small teams.
Con: There is no mobile app, despite responsive access across devices.

Alternatives

Consider Rhapsode if you need broader platform availability, including macOS and Windows, or flexible licensing by user, course, or revenue share; its licensing is custom. Capabl is another paid option for Android, iOS, and web.

Degreed may suit a reader seeking a freemium option across web, mobile, API, and browser extension, with enterprise bundles priced to the organization. Other paid, mobile-and-web alternatives include enablED, Enocta Platform, and Fuse LXP. HowNow also supports macOS, while UBITS offers Android, iOS, and web access. Browse Learning Experience Platforms or Learning Management Systems for more options.

Verdict

LearningStone is a strong fit for training and coaching teams that want course authoring, assessment, reporting, and collaboration under one roof. The integrated toolkit is its clearest reason to choose it; the small free-plan allowance, rising paid costs, and lack of a mobile app are good reasons to look elsewhere.

	LearningStone	Masteriyo LMS
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Free trial	Yes	No
Paid from	$143/mo	$8.25/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Android, iOS, Web	api
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Learner limit	250 learners	—
Assessments	Yes	Yes
Certificates	Yes	Yes
SSO support	Yes	—
Mobile app	No	No
API access	—	Yes

LearningStone vs Masteriyo LMS

LearningStone

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