LifterLMS wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | BuddyPress Community Bundle | LifterLMS |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 (better) | 8/10 |
| Starts at | $249/year | $199/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | Wbcom Designs | Lifterlms |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
PersonalStarts here
$249/year
1 site sites
Developer
$399/year
5 sites sites
Agency
$599/year
Unlimited sites
LifterLMS Core Plugin
Free
Unlimited sites
EarthStarts here
$199/year
1 site
Universe
$299/year
5 sites
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Reddit mentions of LifterLMS are thin: a 2019 sysadmin thread lists it as one WordPress LMS option for a 500-user organisation, and a 2026 post reports that Elementor editing did not work on course pages until course and lesson options were enabled in Elementor settings.
On our comparison LifterLMS comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
BuddyPress Community Bundle starts at $249/year and LifterLMS starts at $199/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Wbcom Designs is a WordPress development agency that builds and maintains community platforms, course websites, and online stores with a focus on integration and ongoing support.
LifterLMS has everything you need to easily create, launch, and scale courses from your own WordPress LMS website.