LearnWorlds alternative

A simpler way to sell courses.
Without per-enrollment fees.

LearnWorlds is built for interactive, corporate-grade training. If you sell courses, coaching, and memberships to individual students, Forento gives you a branded academy with a free plan and no Forento sales commission on paid plans.

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Forento and LearnWorlds in numbers

$348

saved per year

Forento Basic vs LearnWorlds Starter, billed annually

fee per enrollment

LearnWorlds Starter charges $5 per paid enrollment

∞

students on every plan

LearnWorlds Starter includes 1,000 active learners

to get started

LearnWorlds has no free plan

Pricing comparison

Compare the entry plans

LearnWorlds Starter costs $44 per month billed annually and adds a $5 fee to every paid enrollment. Forento Basic costs $15 per month billed annually with no Forento fee per sale. LearnWorlds drops the enrollment fee on Pro Trainer, at $79 per month.

LearnWorlds

Starter plan

$44/mo

billed annually

$5 fee per paid enrollment

1,000 active learners per month

1 admin user

Unlimited paid courses

Forento

Basic plan

$15/mo

billed annually

No enrollment fees

Unlimited students

0% sales commission

Custom domain

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Feature comparison

Forento vs LearnWorlds

Compare the capabilities that matter most when you create and sell courses.

Feature	Forento	LearnWorlds
Online courses	Included	Included
Exams and quizzes	Included	Included
Memberships	Included	Pro Trainer and up
Community	Start and Scale	Included
Website builder	Start and Scale	Starter: 3 pages; Pro Trainer and up: full
Custom domain	Basic and up	Included
Course certificates	Scale	Pro Trainer and up
Interactive video	Not included	Pro Trainer and up
SCORM	Not included	Pro Trainer and up
Affiliate program	Not included	Pro Trainer and up
Branded mobile app	Not included	Paid add-on, Pro Trainer and up
Company based in the EU	Included	Included
Free plan	Included	Not included
Per-sale fee	0% on paid plans	Starter: $5 per enrollment
Students	Unlimited	Starter: 1,000 active learners/month

Prices checked November 13, 2026, in USD with annual billing, excluding VAT. Payment processing fees apply on both platforms. Forento Basic doesn't include the website builder or community; those require Start or Scale. Forento Free charges a 20% sales commission. Features depend on the selected plan. Check current LearnWorlds pricing.

Honest verdict

LearnWorlds or Forento?

LearnWorlds has deeper instructional tools. Forento is simpler and costs less for creators who sell to individuals.

Choose LearnWorlds if you

Build interactive video, SCORM packages, or advanced assessments
Train employees or business clients and need corporate features such as LTI
Want a fully white-labeled academy with branded mobile apps
Need built-in mass emails and an affiliate program

Choose Forento if you

Sell courses, coaching sessions, events, and memberships to individual students
Want to start free, or pay $15 per month with no enrollment fees
Prefer a focused dashboard over a long list of advanced settings
Want unlimited students with no monthly active-learner limit

Why switch?

Everything a solo creator needs, and less to configure

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No fees per enrollment

Paid Forento plans have no Forento sales commission or enrollment fee. Only payment processing fees apply.

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Launch faster

Publish your first course, session, or membership without working through settings built for corporate training.

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Courses, coaching, and events together

Sell coaching sessions, live events, and webinars from the same academy as your courses and downloads.

Questions about switching from LearnWorlds

Is Forento cheaper than LearnWorlds?

Yes. LearnWorlds Starter costs $44 per month billed annually plus $5 per paid enrollment, and Pro Trainer costs $79 per month billed annually. Forento has a free plan, and paid plans cost $15 for Basic and $39 for Start per month, billed annually. Prices were checked on November 13, 2026.

What does LearnWorlds have that Forento doesn't?

LearnWorlds offers interactive video, SCORM support, built-in mass emails, an affiliate program, white-labeling, corporate training features such as LTI, and branded mobile apps as an add-on. Forento doesn't offer SCORM, interactive video, or affiliate management.

Does Forento charge per enrollment?

No. Basic, Start, and Scale have no enrollment fees and no Forento sales commission. The Free plan charges a 20% sales commission instead of a monthly fee. Payment processor fees from Stripe or PayPal apply on every plan.

Which Forento plan should I choose instead of LearnWorlds Pro Trainer?

Forento Start, at $39 per month billed annually, includes the website builder, blog, and community. Choose Scale if you need certificates, content dripping, bundles, or Zapier.

Can I try Forento before I cancel LearnWorlds?

Yes. Paid plans include a 30-day free trial, so you can build and test your academy while your LearnWorlds school keeps running.

Ready to move from LearnWorlds?

Try a paid Forento plan free for 30 days, then decide whether the simpler workflow fits your business.

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