LifterLMS vs Sikshya LMS
LifterLMS vs Sikshya LMS — fewer add-on bundles to assemble.
Compare LifterLMS and Sikshya LMS — two WordPress LMS plugins with different licensing. Sikshya LMS replaces LifterLMS-style add-on bundles with flat Starter / Growth / Scale tiers.
Our take
LifterLMS is a credible WordPress LMS with a long track record. The model is "free core + paid add-on bundles", so the price you actually pay depends on which features you need. Sikshya LMS groups features into Starter / Growth / Scale tiers, which can be simpler to reason about if you need several paid features at once. Pick LifterLMS if you only need the free core or are already used to its add-on model. Pick Sikshya LMS if you prefer flat tier pricing, want a lifetime license option, or want every feature under one license instead of separately-versioned add-ons. Please verify LifterLMS's current pricing on their site.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Sikshya LMS | LifterLMS |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzes with timer + attempts | Free | Free core |
| Basic certificates | Free | Paid add-on per their docs |
| Native PayPal checkout | Free | Paid add-on per their docs |
| Offline / manual payment | Free | Verify in their docs |
| Subscriptions / recurring billing | Growth tier+ | Paid add-on per their docs |
| Content drip | Starter tier+ | Paid add-on per their docs |
| Multi-instructor revenue split | Growth tier+ | Paid add-on per their docs |
| OAuth 2 + PKCE API | Scale tier | Verify in their docs |
| Every feature under one license Sikshya LMS groups paid features into Starter / Growth / Scale tiers. LifterLMS sells features as individual add-ons or bundles per their docs. | ✓ | Multiple add-ons to license separately |
| Lifetime license available | ✓ | Verify in their pricing |
| Stripe + 6 additional payment gateways Sikshya ships Stripe plus six additional gateways (Razorpay, Mollie, Paystack, Square, Authorize.Net, Bank Transfer) on every paid plan under one license rather than per-gateway add-ons. | Starter tier+ | Stripe via paid add-on per their docs |
| SCORM + H5P content support | Growth tier+ | Verify in their docs |
When Sikshya LMS is the right move from LifterLMS
- You found the LifterLMS add-on stack hard to reason about and want flat tier pricing instead.
- You want everything under one plugin license, not core + several separately-versioned add-ons to keep in sync.
- You want a lifetime license option instead of a recurring subscription.
- You want Stripe, subscriptions, multi-instructor revenue split, and advanced certificates without licensing each as a separate add-on.
- You're running an agency and want a 15-site activation pool with white-label admin (Scale tier) rather than per-site add-on licensing math.
Frequently asked
Can Sikshya LMS cover what I have in LifterLMS today?
The major LifterLMS surfaces (quizzes, certificates, commerce, instructor handling, drip) have equivalents in Sikshya LMS. Specific edge cases — particular email-provider integrations, niche bundles — may or may not have a 1:1 match. Check the Sikshya LMS feature list against your current LifterLMS setup before deciding. Note: Sikshya LMS does not currently ship an automated LifterLMS importer.
How does Sikshya LMS price compare to assembling LifterLMS add-ons?
Sikshya LMS uses flat tier pricing: Starter $99/yr, Growth $149/yr, Scale $299/yr (1-site licence) or $599/yr (15-site licence) (lifetime options Starter $349, Growth $499, Scale $999 (1 site) or $1,799 (15 sites)). LifterLMS prices its add-ons and bundles separately — your total depends on which add-ons you license. If you only need the LifterLMS free core, that's the cheapest option. If you need several paid add-ons, compare the totals against a Sikshya Growth or Scale license. Please verify LifterLMS pricing directly on their site.
Does Sikshya LMS include subscriptions and course bundles like LifterLMS add-ons?
Yes — subscriptions, course bundles, and advanced coupons are part of Sikshya's Growth tier rather than separate add-ons to license individually.
Try Sikshya LMS without committing.
The free plugin on WordPress.org is a real product — not a trial. Install it on a staging site and run it side-by-side with what you have now.