{"id":222,"date":"2019-09-08T11:22:08","date_gmt":"2019-09-08T11:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/?p=222"},"modified":"2026-06-02T10:43:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:43:08","slug":"wordpress-lms-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/wordpress-lms-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"Best WordPress LMS Plugin 2026: 6 Tested Picks (Free + Pro)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for the <strong>best WordPress LMS plugin<\/strong> in 2026 to launch your online course business? You&#8217;re in the right place. We tested the actively-maintained WordPress LMS plugins available today and ranked them honestly by what matters most for course creators: how generous the free tier really is, what&#8217;s gated behind Pro, payment-gateway support out of the box, transaction-fee policies, and total cost over 3 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide leads with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya LMS<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 built by our team at Mantrabrain \u2014 because, after benchmarking 6 LMS plugins, it&#8217;s the only one that ships course builder + quizzes + certificates + native PayPal checkout in the free version (no WooCommerce required), with a lifetime license option that breaks the SaaS renewal cycle. For independent instructors, agencies, schools and course marketplaces, it&#8217;s the fastest path from &#8220;I want to teach online&#8221; to &#8220;my first learner paid me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Comparison: Best WordPress LMS Plugins (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plugin<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><th>Free Tier<\/th><th>Pro Pricing<\/th><th>Transaction Fees<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sikshya LMS<\/strong><\/td><td>Instructors, agencies, schools \u2014 all-around best value<\/td><td>Course builder + quizzes + certificates + PayPal<\/td><td>$99\u2013$599\/yr or $349\u2013$1,799 lifetime<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LearnDash<\/strong><\/td><td>Established programs needing brand recognition<\/td><td>None \u2014 paid-only<\/td><td>From $159\/yr<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LifterLMS<\/strong><\/td><td>Cohort programs &amp; coaching<\/td><td>Core builder + quizzes<\/td><td>From $99\/yr (add-on bundles up to $1,200\/yr)<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tutor LMS<\/strong><\/td><td>Marketplace-style multi-instructor sites<\/td><td>Course builder + basic quizzes<\/td><td>From $199\/yr<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LearnPress<\/strong><\/td><td>Free LMS for hobby use<\/td><td>Course builder + basic quizzes<\/td><td>Add-on bundle ~$249\/yr<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sensei LMS<\/strong><\/td><td>WooCommerce stores adding courses<\/td><td>Course builder + quizzes (with Woo)<\/td><td>From $179\/yr<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Look for in a WordPress LMS Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Real free tier (not a trial)<\/li><li>Native checkout in free<\/li><li>0% transaction fees<\/li><li>Lifetime license option<\/li><li>Content drip \/ scheduled release<\/li><li>Stripe + subscriptions<\/li><li>Quiz variety<\/li><li>Certificates<\/li><li>Multi-instructor \/ revenue split<\/li><li>OAuth 2 API for mobile apps<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya LMS<\/a> \u2014 Best Overall WordPress LMS Plugin (2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Full disclosure:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya LMS<\/a> is built by our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MantraBrain<\/a>. We&#8217;re listing it first because it&#8217;s the only WordPress LMS we tested that combines a fully-functional free tier (course builder + quizzes + certificates + native PayPal checkout, no WooCommerce required), 31 Pro add-ons across Starter \/ Growth \/ Scale tiers, a lifetime license option, and a public OAuth 2 + PKCE REST API for mobile apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly: <strong>Sikshya LMS takes 0% transaction fees, ever<\/strong>. Your customer&#8217;s payment flows directly to your gateway account. While Teachable charges 5\u201310% per sale and even some WordPress LMS plugins gate checkout behind WooCommerce + add-ons, Sikshya processes PayPal natively in the free plugin and adds Stripe + 6 more gateways in Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s in the Free Sikshya LMS Plugin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Course builder with drag-and-drop chapters, lessons, video, text, quizzes, assignments<\/li><li>Quizzes &amp; auto-grading (multiple-choice, true\/false, fill-in, ordering, matching, essay)<\/li><li>Basic certificates \u2014 PDF auto-issued on completion<\/li><li>Native PayPal checkout \u2014 no WooCommerce required<\/li><li>Unlimited courses + learners<\/li><li>Student dashboard + wishlist<\/li><li>Basic coupons + manual enrollment<\/li><li>Self-hosted, your data, no SaaS lock-in<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">31 Pro Add-Ons Across Three Tiers (2026 Sale)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Yearly (sale)<\/th><th>Lifetime<\/th><th>Sites<\/th><th>What unlocks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Starter<\/strong><\/td><td>$99\/yr <s>$149<\/s><\/td><td>$349 one-time<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Content drip, reviews, prerequisites, instructor dashboard, learner calendar, drip emails (6 add-ons)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Growth<\/strong><\/td><td>$149\/yr <s>$199<\/s><\/td><td>$499 one-time<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Everything in Starter + Stripe + 6 more gateways, subscriptions, multi-instructor, advanced certificates with QR, gradebook, course bundles, live class, discussions, SCORM\/H5P (16 more add-ons)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scale (1 site)<\/strong><\/td><td>$299\/yr <s>$399<\/s><\/td><td>$999 one-time<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Everything in Growth + marketplace (multi-vendor), webhooks, OAuth 2 + PKCE API, Zapier, white-label, multisite, multilingual, enterprise reports (9 more add-ons)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scale (15 sites)<\/strong><\/td><td>$599\/yr <s>$799<\/s><\/td><td>$1,799 one-time<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>Everything in Scale (1 site) \u2014 agency licence covering 15 client sites<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All plans: 14-day refund. 0% transaction fees. Yearly auto-renews at regular price; lifetime never renews.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Genuinely free core<\/li><li>Native PayPal checkout \u2014 no WooCommerce required<\/li><li>0% transaction fees, ever<\/li><li>Lifetime license option<\/li><li>31 Pro add-ons across 3 tier-priced plans<\/li><li>OAuth 2 + PKCE REST API (Scale tier)<\/li><li>Multi-vendor marketplace built in (Scale tier)<\/li><li>Self-hosted, your data<\/li><li>14-day refund on all paid plans<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Smaller brand recognition than LearnDash<\/li><li>No one-click importer from other LMS plugins<\/li><li>Stripe + subscriptions require Growth tier<\/li><li>No built-in AI course generator<\/li><li>No native iOS\/Android app (OAuth API available)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Sikshya LMS Is Best For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Independent instructors<\/strong> \u2014 ship your first paid course in 30 minutes on the free plugin. PayPal checkout works without any commerce add-on.<\/li><li><strong>Course creators selling Pro programs<\/strong> \u2014 Growth tier ($149\/yr or $499 lifetime) adds Stripe + subscriptions + multi-instructor + gradebook for $1,000+ courses.<\/li><li><strong>Agencies &amp; resellers<\/strong> \u2014 Scale 15-site tier has white-label + 15 site licenses + lifetime option ($599\/yr or $1,799 lifetime). Clean fit for client delivery.<\/li><li><strong>Schools running cohort programs<\/strong> \u2014 Content drip + prerequisites + drip emails in Starter; gradebook + learner calendar in Growth.<\/li><li><strong>Course marketplaces<\/strong> \u2014 Scale tier (from $299\/yr) multi-vendor marketplace with commission tracking + vendor dashboards + revenue split.<\/li><li><strong>Developers building learner apps<\/strong> \u2014 OAuth 2 + PKCE API + signed webhooks for mobile-app backends.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe0a7de2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sikshya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Sikshya LMS Free<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/try.mantrabrain.com\/try-sikshya-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Sikshya Pro Sandbox<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Pricing &amp; Lifetime<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learndash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LearnDash<\/a> \u2014 Most Brand-Recognized Paid LMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LearnDash is the most brand-recognized WordPress LMS, used by universities, Fortune 500 training programs, and large-scale course businesses. Pricing starts at <strong>$159\/year<\/strong> (1 site) and goes up to $399\/year (unlimited sites). There&#8217;s no free version. For established programs that need brand validation and have budget, LearnDash delivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> universities, corporate training programs, established course businesses with budget. <strong>Pick Sikshya LMS instead if<\/strong> you want a real free version, a lifetime license option, or 0% transaction fees with native PayPal in free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/lifterlms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LifterLMS<\/a> \u2014 Best for Cohort &amp; Coaching Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LifterLMS has been in the WordPress LMS space since 2014. The free core plugin includes a course builder, quizzes, and memberships. Pro features come via add-on bundles starting at $99\/year up to $1,200\/year (Infinity bundle). Heavy add-on dependency can get expensive fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> coaching programs, cohort-based courses. <strong>Pick Sikshya LMS instead if<\/strong> you prefer flat tier-priced bundles (Starter\/Growth\/Scale) over LifterLMS&#8217;s a-la-carte pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/tutor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tutor LMS<\/a> \u2014 Marketplace Multi-Instructor Sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tutor LMS by Themeum is one of the most actively-developed WordPress LMS plugins. The free plugin includes a course builder; Pro pricing starts at <strong>$199\/year<\/strong> (1 site) and goes up to $499\/year (unlimited).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> marketplace-style sites with many instructors. <strong>Pick Sikshya LMS instead if<\/strong> you want a lifetime license option, OAuth 2 API, or native PayPal in free without WooCommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/learnpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LearnPress<\/a> \u2014 Most-Installed Free WordPress LMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LearnPress by ThimPress is the most-installed free WordPress LMS plugin on WordPress.org with <strong>100,000+ active installs<\/strong>. Advanced features come via paid add-ons or the ~$249\/year Pro bundle. UI shows its age compared to Sikshya or Tutor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> hobby use, free LMS for non-commercial sites. <strong>Pick Sikshya LMS instead if<\/strong> you want a modern UI, lifetime license option, or 31 Pro add-ons organized into tier-priced plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sensei-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sensei LMS<\/a> \u2014 WooCommerce Stores Adding Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sensei LMS is made by Automattic. Tight WooCommerce integration is its differentiator. Pro pricing starts at <strong>$179\/year<\/strong> (1 site). For existing WooCommerce stores wanting to add courses, Sensei is the cleanest fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> existing WooCommerce stores adding courses as a product type. <strong>Pick Sikshya LMS instead if<\/strong> you don&#8217;t already run WooCommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose the Right WordPress LMS Plugin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Independent instructor shipping your first course?<\/strong> Pick <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sikshya LMS<\/strong><\/a>. Genuinely free core, native PayPal checkout, fastest from install to first sale.<\/li><li><strong>Enterprise \/ university with budget?<\/strong> <strong>LearnDash<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Cohort or coaching business?<\/strong> <strong>LifterLMS<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Multi-instructor marketplace?<\/strong> <strong>Tutor LMS<\/strong> or <strong>Sikshya LMS Scale tier<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Free LMS for hobby use?<\/strong> <strong>LearnPress<\/strong> or <strong>Sikshya LMS free<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Already running WooCommerce?<\/strong> <strong>Sensei LMS<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best WordPress LMS plugin in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya LMS<\/a><\/strong>. The free version on WordPress.org includes a real course builder, quizzes, certificates, and native PayPal checkout (no WooCommerce required). 31 Pro add-ons across Starter ($99\/yr) \/ Growth ($149\/yr) \/ Scale ($299\/yr 1-site, $599\/yr 15-site) tiers, plus lifetime license options ($349\u2013$1,799). 0% transaction fees, ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a free WordPress LMS plugin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 several. <strong>Sikshya LMS<\/strong> has the most generous free tier. <strong>LearnPress<\/strong> has the largest user base (100K+ installs). <strong>LearnDash<\/strong> has no free version \u2014 it&#8217;s commercial-only from $159\/year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need WooCommerce to sell courses on WordPress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. <strong>Sikshya LMS<\/strong> processes PayPal payments natively in the free plugin with no WooCommerce required. Stripe + 6 other gateways come with Sikshya Pro Growth tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which WordPress LMS plugin supports Stripe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All major LMS plugins support Stripe in their Pro versions: <strong>Sikshya LMS Pro Growth<\/strong> ($149\/yr or $499 lifetime, includes Stripe + 6 more gateways), <strong>LearnDash<\/strong>, <strong>LifterLMS<\/strong> (Stripe add-on), <strong>Tutor LMS Pro<\/strong>, <strong>LearnPress<\/strong> (paid add-on), and <strong>Sensei LMS<\/strong> (via WooCommerce).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can WordPress LMS plugins handle recurring subscriptions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 <strong>Sikshya LMS Pro Growth<\/strong> tier includes Stripe-based recurring subscriptions out of the box. <strong>LifterLMS<\/strong> has memberships in its free core. <strong>LearnDash<\/strong> integrates with WooCommerce Subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a WordPress LMS plugin cost in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free tier:<\/strong> $0 (Sikshya LMS, LearnPress, LifterLMS, Tutor LMS, Sensei LMS). <strong>Pro tier:<\/strong> $99\u2013$599\/year for Sikshya LMS (lifetime $349\u2013$1,799); $159\u2013$399\/year for LearnDash; $99\u2013$1,200\/year for LifterLMS; $199\u2013$499\/year for Tutor LMS; $179+\/year for Sensei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can WordPress LMS plugins issue certificates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. <strong>Sikshya LMS<\/strong> ships basic PDF certificates in the free plugin and adds QR-verification + shareable verification URLs in Growth tier. <strong>LearnDash<\/strong>, <strong>LifterLMS<\/strong> and <strong>Tutor LMS<\/strong> include certificates. <strong>LearnPress<\/strong> and <strong>Sensei<\/strong> require a paid add-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the LMS plugin take a transaction fee per sale?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. All WordPress LMS plugins on this list take <strong>0% transaction fees<\/strong>. The license fee is the only thing you pay the LMS vendor. Major advantage over SaaS LMS like Teachable, Thinkific, and Podia that take 5\u201310% per sale on top of monthly fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you stopped reading here and just installed one plugin: <strong>install <a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya LMS<\/a> today<\/strong>. The free version gives you a real course builder, quizzes, certificates, and PayPal checkout in 10 minutes. When you outgrow it, upgrade to a Pro tier with the lifetime option so you never see another renewal email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe0a7de2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sikshya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Sikshya LMS Free \u2192<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Sikshya Pro Pricing<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/plugins\/sikshya-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sikshya LMS \u2014 Complete Feature Tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-course-selling-website\/\">How to Create a Course Selling Website in 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/best-free-wordpress-travel-plugins\/\">Best Free WordPress Travel Plugins (2026)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mantrabrain.com\/blog\/best-invoicing-plugin-for-wordpress\/\">Best WordPress Invoice Plugin (2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the best WordPress LMS plugin in 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Sikshya LMS. 31 Pro add-ons across Starter ($99\/yr) \/ Growth ($149\/yr) \/ Scale ($299\/yr 1-site or $599\/yr 15-site) tiers, plus lifetime license options ($349-$1,799). 0% transaction fees.\"}},\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there a free WordPress LMS plugin?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes \u2014 Sikshya LMS, LearnPress, LifterLMS, Tutor LMS, Sensei LMS. 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