Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | MasterStudy | Tutor LMS |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 (better) | 7.6/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year (better) | $199/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 50% off |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | StylemixThemes | Tutorlms |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Single siteStarts here
$99/year
1 site
10 sites
$199/year
10 sites
Unlimited
$399/year
Unlimited sites
IndividualStarts here
$199/year
1 site
Business
$399/year
10 sites
Agency
$799/year
Unlimited sites
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Reddit users see Tutor LMS as a cheap, workable choice for simple course sites, but several say it gets expensive once extra features are needed. Threads also mention bugs that affected unrelated pages and a critical authentication bypass in Tutor LMS Pro.
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
MasterStudy starts at $99/year and Tutor LMS starts at $199/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Tutor LMS was 50% off last year.
MasterStudy LMS Plugin is the leading tool to create and sell online courses on WordPress, offering comprehensive management tools for course creation and student engagement.
Tutor LMS allows you to build, manage, and scale your online courses and eLearning business with a powerful WordPress LMS.