LifterLMS has everything you need to easily create, launch, and scale courses from your own WordPress LMS website.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $199/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for LifterLMS
LifterLMS vs RewardsWP
LifterLMS wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | LifterLMS | RewardsWP |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 (better) | 7.7/10 |
| Starts at | $199/year | $79.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ (better) | 100+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | Lifterlms | RewardsWP |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose LifterLMS if…
- Course creators on WordPress
- Membership sites that need a free starting point
Choose RewardsWP if…
- WooCommerce stores running a refer-a-friend program
- Easy Digital Downloads stores
- You want the lower starting price
Features
LifterLMS
- Course builder
- Memberships and access plans
- Payment gateways
- Cart abandonment recovery
- Email and form integrations
- Quizzes and assignments
- Private groups and cohorts
RewardsWP
- Refer-a-friend rewards
- Multiple reward types
- Automatic enrollment
- Referral tracking
- Fraud protection
Pros and cons
LifterLMS
- Core LMS plugin is free with unlimited courses and students
- Paid bundles include ecommerce and marketing add-ons
- 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Ecommerce and advanced features need a paid bundle
- Paid bundles renew at full price after the first year
RewardsWP
- Refer-a-friend rewards for WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
- Built-in fraud protection
- Works alongside AffiliateWP
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Yearly plans start at $79.50
- Only supports WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
Pricing plans
LifterLMS
LifterLMS Core Plugin
Free
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited courses
- Unlimited memberships
- Unlimited students and teachers
EarthStarts here
$199/year
1 site
- Unlimited support for 1 user
- Ecommerce add-ons for Stripe, PayPal, and WooCommerce
- Cart abandonment recovery add-on
Universe
$299/year
5 sites
- Unlimited support for 2 users
- Sky Pilot theme
- Email marketing and CRM add-ons
RewardsWP
BasicStarts here
$79.50/year
1 site
- Refer-a-friend rewards
- Referral tracking
Plus
$99.50/year
3 sites
- Refer-a-friend rewards
- Referral tracking
Pro
$159.50/year
10 sites
- Refer-a-friend rewards
- Referral tracking
What Reddit says
LifterLMS
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.
RewardsWP
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
LifterLMS vs RewardsWP questions
Is LifterLMS better than RewardsWP?
On our comparison LifterLMS comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, LifterLMS or RewardsWP?
LifterLMS starts at $199/year and RewardsWP starts at $79.50/year.
Can I get LifterLMS or RewardsWP cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Reward customers with points, VIP tiers and referral rewards that keep them coming back.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $79.50/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for RewardsWP