Try BookingPress, a WordPress appointment booking plugin you and your customers will surely love.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $89/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for BookingPress
BookingPress vs LearnDash
BookingPress wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | BookingPress | LearnDash |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.5/10 (better) | 7.2/10 |
| Starts at | $89/year (better) | $350/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 30% off |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Repute InfoSystems | Liquid Web |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose BookingPress if…
- Small service businesses that take appointments
- Sites that want a free booking plugin to start
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Choose LearnDash if…
- Course creators selling online courses
- Companies training teams with group seats
Features
BookingPress
- Free plan
- Customizable booking form
- Staff management
- Online payments
- Reminders
- Multi-location booking
LearnDash
- Course builder
- Quiz question types
- Certificates and assignments
- Built-in memberships
- Group enrollment
- Front-end course creation
- Progress reporting
Pros and cons
BookingPress
- Free plan with unlimited appointments and services
- Customizable booking form
- 22+ payment gateways
- Lifetime licence option
- Advanced features sit in paid tiers and add-ons
- No free trial is listed on the pricing page
- Reddit threads contain few first-hand user reports
LearnDash
- Drag-and-drop course builder with 8 quiz question types
- Memberships and group enrollment are built in
- Front-end course creation for multiple instructors
- Standalone plan prices are not listed on the official page
- The lowest price is a bundle that includes The Events Calendar, Give and Kadence
- The 1-site plan is $350 per year
Pricing plans
BookingPress
Standard (1 site)Starts here
$89/year
1 site sites
- Unlimited appointments
- Staff management
- 22+ payment gateways
Professional (3 sites)
$139/year
3 sites sites
- 60+ premium add-ons
- Multi-location booking
- Recurring appointments and packages
Enterprise (20 sites)
$249/year
20 sites sites
- Stripe POS for in-person payments
- Roles and capabilities
- REST API access
LearnDash
1 siteStarts here
$350/year
1 site
- Bundle with The Events Calendar, Give, LearnDash and Kadence
10 sites
$599/year
10 sites
- Bundle with The Events Calendar, Give, LearnDash and Kadence
25 sites
$799/year
25 sites
- Bundle with The Events Calendar, Give, LearnDash and Kadence
What Reddit says
BookingPress
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
LearnDash
Reddit users are split on LearnDash. Its accessibility overhaul is cited as a success, but a recent price rise of more than 100% on some tiers has angered many users, who say promises to honour legacy licences were not kept.
BookingPress vs LearnDash questions
Is BookingPress better than LearnDash?
On our comparison BookingPress comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, BookingPress or LearnDash?
BookingPress starts at $89/year and LearnDash starts at $350/year.
Can I get BookingPress or LearnDash cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. LearnDash was 30% off last year.
Both products
LearnDash is a WordPress LMS plugin for building, selling and certifying online courses with quizzes, assignments and certificates.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $350/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for LearnDash