Masteriyo is an all-in-one WordPress LMS plugin that helps you turn your knowledge into a successful course business.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Masteriyo
Masteriyo vs SureDash
Masteriyo wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Masteriyo | SureDash |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 (better) | 7.8/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $69/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 6K+ (better) | 1K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | WPEverest | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Masteriyo if…
- Course creators selling online courses
- Agencies and resellers building LMS sites for clients
Choose SureDash if…
- Course creators who want a community on WordPress
- Agencies building member sites for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Masteriyo
- Course builder
- Quizzes and certificates
- Payments and WooCommerce
- Live lessons
- Assignments and gradebook
- Dashboard analytics
- Marketing integrations
SureDash
- Unlimited members and courses
- Own your data
- Discussions and moderation
- Customizable dashboard
- Free core plugin
- Documentation and community
Pros and cons
Masteriyo
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Lifetime plan at 499 with no renewals
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No commissions or transaction fees, per the pricing page
- Assignments, gradebook and webhooks need the Pro plan
- Only the lifetime plan avoids yearly renewals
- Live Chat support is listed on the Pro plan only
SureDash
- Free core plugin on WordPress.org
- Member dashboard and courses in one plugin
- No monthly per-member fees
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Paid plans are annual, so renewals are an ongoing cost after year one
- The lifetime option costs $499 for one 100-site plan
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating was found at the time of checking
Pricing plans
Masteriyo
BasicStarts here
$99/year
1 site
- Drag and drop course builder
- WooCommerce, Stripe and PayPal
- Live lessons with Google Meet and Zoom
Pro
$149/year
1 site
- Assignments and gradebook
- Prerequisites and content drip
- Webhooks and API access
Elite
$399/year
10 sites
- White label
- Priority ticket and chat support
- Best fit for agencies and resellers
SureDash
StarterStarts here
$69/year
1 site
- One year product updates
- One year priority support
- Courses
Pro
$149/year
10 sites
- One year product updates
- One year priority support
- Courses
Business
$199/year
100 sites
- One year product updates
- One year priority support
- Courses
Masteriyo vs SureDash questions
Is Masteriyo better than SureDash?
On our comparison Masteriyo comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Masteriyo or SureDash?
Masteriyo starts at $99/year and SureDash starts at $69/year.
Can I get Masteriyo or SureDash cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
SureDash turns a WordPress site into a community platform with a member dashboard, discussions and courses.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for SureDash