LearnDash
Premium WordPress LMS for selling and managing courses, with drip content, quizzes, certificates, groups and native Stripe/PayPal checkout.
99
Masteriyo LMS
Freemium WordPress LMS from ThemeGrill with a drag-and-drop builder, built-in checkout, SCORM import and migration tools from other LMS plugins.
Free installs6K+WordPress.org, active
Est. Pro installs~390Likely 200–780
Vendor claims6K+Vendor's own figure
Rating4.8/5184 reviews
Price from$199/yrFreemium
Last updated26 Oct 2026Version 3.5.0
Overview
Masteriyo is a WordPress LMS from the ThemeGrill team. It uses a React-based admin with a drag-and-drop curriculum builder and its own order system, so you can sell courses through Stripe, PayPal, Mollie or Lemon Squeezy without WooCommerce, although WooCommerce, SureCart and other checkouts are supported too.
The free plugin covers a lot of ground: unlimited courses, text, video, PDF and live-stream lessons, quizzes with time limits and randomised questions, a certificate builder, Q&A, a student dashboard with progress bars, revenue sharing for instructors, group courses, SCORM and H5P content, and a migration tool that moves courses, quizzes, orders and students from LearnDash, LifterLMS, Tutor LMS, LearnPress and MasterStudy. Optional free add-ons connect GamiPress, BuddyPress, FluentCRM, Google Meet and the major page builders.
Paid plans
Premium add-ons are unlocked by the Basic, Pro and Elite plans. The vendor’s documentation places content drip, prerequisites, assignments, the gradebook, course bundles, coupons, multiple instructors per course, Zoom and the Mailchimp, HubSpot and Zapier integrations in the Pro plan, while white labelling needs Elite. Annual plans are currently shown at an introductory discount, with renewals at the full list price.
Strengths and limitations
- Native checkout, certificates and SCORM in the free version.
- Built-in migration tool makes switching from other LMS plugins easier.
- Wide page builder support plus 19 Gutenberg blocks.
- Many core teaching tools (drip, prerequisites, assignments, gradebook) are behind the Pro plan, not the entry Basic plan.
- Smaller install base and younger ecosystem than the market leaders.
Masteriyo is a good fit for independent educators and small academies that want a modern interface, native payments and an easy route off another LMS plugin.
Best for: Educators who want a modern free LMS with native payments and an easy migration path from another LMS plugin.
Masteriyo packs native checkout, certificates, SCORM and migration into a free plugin that is easy to get started with. Serious course programmes will still need the Pro plan for drip, prerequisites and grading, so budget for that rather than the cheaper Basic plan.
Pros
- Native Stripe, PayPal, Mollie and Lemon Squeezy checkout in the free version
- Free SCORM and H5P support
- Built-in migration from five other LMS plugins
- Certificate builder and quiz time limits included free
- Free group courses and instructor revenue sharing
- Modern React admin with page builder integrations
Cons
- Drip, prerequisites, assignments and gradebook need the Pro plan
- Coupons, bundles and subscriptions are paid features
- Free version has only four quiz question types
- Advertised plan prices are first-year discounts
Key features
What Masteriyo LMS highlights on its WordPress.org page and its own website, split by version.
Free version WordPress.org
- Drag-and-drop course builder
- Text, video, PDF and live lessons
- Quizzes with time limits
- Certificate builder with QR validation
- Stripe, PayPal and Mollie checkout
- WooCommerce and SureCart integration
- SCORM and H5P support
- Migration from five LMS plugins
- Course Q&A and reviews
- Group courses
- Instructor revenue sharing
- 19 Gutenberg blocks
Pro / paid adds From $199/yr
- Content drip and prerequisites
- Assignments and gradebook
- Advanced quiz builder
- Course bundles
- Coupons
- Recurring course pricing
- Multiple instructors per course
- Zoom integration
- Mailchimp, HubSpot and Zapier
- Advanced dashboard analytics
- All certificate templates
- White label (Elite)
Feature checklist
24 of 25 features we track in LMS Plugins, feature score 97/100
Course building 6/6
Drag & drop course builder Key
Build courses, sections and lessons visually.
Free drag-and-drop curriculum builder with unlimited courses and lessons.
Included
Video, text & file lessons
Lessons with video, text, downloads and embeds.
Text, video, PDF and live-stream lessons free; audio lessons are paid.
Included
Drip & scheduled content Key
Release lessons on a schedule or after enrolment.
Content Drip is listed as a premium add-on; Pro plan per pricing page.
Paid version Pro
Prerequisites & sequencing
Require lessons or courses to be completed in order.
Prerequisites add-on needs the Pro plan or higher.
Paid version Pro
Assignments
Students submit work for instructor review.
Assignments add-on is in the Pro plan.
Paid version Pro
Block editor & page builder support
Course templates and blocks for Gutenberg or page builders.
19 Gutenberg blocks plus free Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Oxygen and Beaver Builder add-ons.
Included
Quizzes & certificates 5/5
Quiz builder Key
Create quizzes with multiple question types.
Free quizzes with four question types; advanced builder and more types in Pro.
Included
Question banks & randomisation
Reusable question pools and random questions.
Randomised question order is free; no shared question bank is documented.
Partial
Timed quizzes & retakes
Time limits, attempts and pass marks.
Free quiz time limits, retakes and custom grading.
Included
Certificates Key
Issue certificates on course completion.
Free certificate builder add-on with one template; all templates in Pro.
Included
Gradebook
Track grades across quizzes and assignments.
Gradebook is a premium add-on in the Pro plan.
Paid version Pro
Selling courses 5/5
Sell courses (built-in checkout) Key
Take payments without another e-commerce plugin.
Built-in order system with free Stripe, PayPal, Mollie and Lemon Squeezy add-ons.
Included
WooCommerce integration
Sell courses through WooCommerce.
Free WooCommerce Integration add-on.
Included
Subscriptions & memberships Key
Recurring access, memberships or course bundles.
Recurring course pricing and WooCommerce Subscriptions support are paid features.
Paid version Pro
Course bundles
Sell several courses together.
Course Bundle add-on needs the Pro plan or higher.
Paid version Pro
Coupons
Discount codes for courses.
Coupons add-on needs the Pro plan or higher.
Paid version Pro
Students & engagement 5/6
Student dashboard Key
Front-end area showing enrolled courses and progress.
Free learner account area with enrolled courses and progress bars.
Included
Progress tracking
Lesson and course completion tracking.
Free progress tracking with a dynamic progress bar and resume option.
Included
Points, badges & gamification
Badges, points or leaderboards for learners.
Points and badges via the free GamiPress integration add-on.
Third-party
Discussions & Q&A
Lesson comments, Q&A or forum integration.
Course Q&A section included free; BuddyPress integration available.
Included
Student emails
Enrolment, completion and reminder emails.
Email notifications for students and instructors in the free plugin.
Included
Groups & cohorts
Group enrolment for teams, classes or companies.
Groups is a free add-on for group course enrolment.
Included
Admin & reporting 3/3
Reports & analytics Key
Enrolments, completions, quiz results and revenue.
Basic dashboard analytics and course reports free; advanced analytics in Pro.
Included
Multiple instructors
Instructor roles and revenue sharing for course marketplaces.
Unlimited instructors and free Revenue Sharing add-on; co-instructors per course in Pro.
Included
Import / migration
Import courses from other LMS plugins or SCORM.
Free migration tool and SCORM import add-on.
Included
Pricing
Free
$0On WordPress.org
Basic
$199per year1 site
Shown at $99 for the first year (introductory pricing); renews at full price.
Pro
$299per year1 site
Shown at $149 for the first year; adds drip, prerequisites, assignments, gradebook, bundles and coupons.
Elite
$799per year10 sites
Shown at $399 for the first year; adds white label.
Elite Lifetime
$499lifetime1 site
One-time payment; 10-site lifetime licence is $1,299.
Prices are list prices from the vendor's site, checked 14 Oct 2026. Many vendors discount the first year.
How many sites use Masteriyo LMS?
Free installs from WordPress.org, the vendor's own claim, and our estimate of paid installs.
Free version (WordPress.org)
6K+
Active installations reported by WordPress.org.
Vendor claim
6K+
Sites/users claimed on the vendor's website. source
Estimated Pro / paid installs
~390
Our estimate, see method below.
How we estimated this: The vendor figure (6K+) is within WordPress.org's rounding of the free installs, so it says nothing about paid sites. About 6.5K free installs x 6% (the usual share of free sites that also run the paid version when most features are free, and store owners upgrade more often) gives 390. Likely range: 200 to 780. This counts sites running the paid version, including sites whose licence has lapsed. Estimates are rough and based on public figures as of 14 Oct 2026.
Stats & health
Weekly downloads
4,402 downloads last week, 330K all time
Rating breakdown
| Version | 3.5.0 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 26 Oct 2026 (7 days ago) |
| Tested up to | WordPress 7.1.4 |
| Requires | WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.4+ |
| Support threads (2 months) | 41 of 55 resolved |
| On WordPress.org since | 16 Sep 2021 |
Company & policy
| Refund policy | 14-day money-back (source, 5 Oct 2026) |
|---|
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FAQ
Is Masteriyo LMS free?
Yes. Masteriyo LMS has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $199/yr.
How many sites use Masteriyo LMS?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installations of the free version. The vendor claims 6K+ sites in total. We estimate around 390 sites run the paid version.
Does Masteriyo LMS have drag & drop course builder?
Yes: included. Free drag-and-drop curriculum builder with unlimited courses and lessons.
Does Masteriyo LMS have drip & scheduled content?
Yes: paid version (Pro). Content Drip is listed as a premium add-on; Pro plan per pricing page.
Does Masteriyo LMS have quiz builder?
Yes: included. Free quizzes with four question types; advanced builder and more types in Pro.
Does Masteriyo LMS have certificates?
Yes: included. Free certificate builder add-on with one template; all templates in Pro.
Does Masteriyo LMS have sell courses (built-in checkout)?
Yes: included. Built-in order system with free Stripe, PayPal, Mollie and Lemon Squeezy add-ons.
Does Masteriyo LMS have subscriptions & memberships?
Yes: paid version (Pro). Recurring course pricing and WooCommerce Subscriptions support are paid features.
Does Masteriyo LMS have student dashboard?
Yes: included. Free learner account area with enrolled courses and progress bars.
Does Masteriyo LMS have reports & analytics?
Yes: included. Basic dashboard analytics and course reports free; advanced analytics in Pro.
Does Masteriyo need WooCommerce to sell courses?
No. It has its own cart and order system with free Stripe, PayPal, Mollie and Lemon Squeezy gateways. WooCommerce is optional.
Which plan includes drip content and assignments?
The vendor's docs place content drip, prerequisites, assignments and the gradebook in the Pro plan or higher, not in Basic.
Can I move from LearnDash or Tutor LMS?
Yes. The free migration tool imports courses, quizzes, orders and student data from LearnDash, LifterLMS, Tutor LMS, LearnPress and MasterStudy.
Are the advertised prices what I pay at renewal?
No. Annual plans are shown at introductory prices; the pricing page notes renewals are charged at full price.
Last updated 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit.