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 WPLoyalty
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | LifterLMS | WPLoyalty |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | 8.9/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $199/year | $73/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 10K+ (better) | 3K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | Lifterlms | WPLoyalty |
| 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 WPLoyalty if…
- WooCommerce stores that want repeat purchases
- Stores running referral programs
- 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
WPLoyalty
- Points and rewards
- Reward types
- Referrals
- Levels
- Point expiry
- Convert points to coupons
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
WPLoyalty
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Points, levels, referrals and birthday rewards in one plugin
- Points can be converted to coupons
- Every plan lists the same common features, so the plan mainly sets the site count
- Paid plans are billed per year for each tier
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
WPLoyalty
StarterStarts here
$73/year
1 site sites
- All common features
- 1 year of updates and support
- Single site
Professional
$108/year
3 sites sites
- All common features
- 1 year of updates and support
- 3 sites
Agency
$206/year
10 sites sites
- All common features
- 1 year of updates and support
- 10 sites
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.
WPLoyalty
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
LifterLMS vs WPLoyalty questions
Is LifterLMS better than WPLoyalty?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, LifterLMS or WPLoyalty?
LifterLMS starts at $199/year and WPLoyalty starts at $73/year.
Can I get LifterLMS or WPLoyalty cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Create the best experience with the right customer loyalty and reward programs.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $73/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WPLoyalty
