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
LearnDash vs Polylang Pro
Polylang Pro wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | LearnDash | Polylang Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.2/10 | 8.3/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $350/year | €99/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | – | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 900K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 30% off | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Liquid Web | – |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose LearnDash if…
- Course creators selling online courses
- Companies training teams with group seats
Choose Polylang Pro if…
- Site owners running multilingual sites
- Agencies translating WooCommerce stores for clients
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
LearnDash
- Course builder
- Quiz question types
- Certificates and assignments
- Built-in memberships
- Group enrollment
- Front-end course creation
- Progress reporting
Polylang Pro
- Translate content types
- Translate menus and widgets
- Custom post types
- WooCommerce translation
- Synchronized content
- XLIFF import and export
Pros and cons
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
Polylang Pro
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Premium support and updates included in Pro
- Supports custom post types and taxonomies
- Pro and add-ons are priced in euros
- Updates and premium support need annual renewal
Pricing plans
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
Polylang Pro
Polylang ProStarts here
€99/year
several sites sites
- One year of updates and premium support
- License options for several sites
- 50% renewal discount
Polylang for WooCommerceStarts here
€99/year
several sites sites
- One year of updates and premium support
- License options for several sites
- 50% renewal discount
Polylang Business Pack
€139/year
several sites sites
- One year of updates and premium support
- License options for several sites
- 50% renewal discount
What Reddit says
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.
Polylang Pro
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
LearnDash vs Polylang Pro questions
Is LearnDash better than Polylang Pro?
On our comparison Polylang Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, LearnDash or Polylang Pro?
LearnDash starts at $350/year and Polylang Pro starts at €99/year.
Can I get LearnDash or Polylang Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. LearnDash was 30% off last year.
Both products
Polylang Pro adds premium support, updates and extra features to the free Polylang plugin for multilingual WordPress sites.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From €99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Polylang Pro