Creator LMS - WordPress LMS Plugin for Coaches, Cohorts & Course Creators

Creator LMS is built specifically for coaches, consultants, and course creators. It includes cohort-based learning for group coaching programs (Business & Agency), a built-in community platform (Agency), AI course builder, coaching memberships and subscriptions, and one-click upsells — all the features coaching businesses need. The free version includes unlimited courses, native Stripe checkout, quizzes, and certificates.

Yes. The core Creator LMS plugin is 100% free and includes unlimited courses, lessons, students, native Stripe and Mollie checkout, quiz builder, certificate builder, and basic analytics. No credit card. No time limit. Pro adds AI, gamification, memberships, and advanced monetization on every plan, cohorts on Business & Agency, and community on Agency.

Yes. Creator LMS is the best Kajabi alternative for WordPress coaches. Kajabi charges $149–$399/month plus revenue sharing. Creator LMS Pro is a flat yearly subscription on your own WordPress site — no monthly fees, no transaction cuts, and your student data stays 100% yours. You get AI course generation and one-click upsells on every Pro plan, cohort-based learning on Business & Agency, and a community platform on Agency — the same features Kajabi charges hundreds per month for.

Yes. Teachable charges per-transaction fees on lower plans and monthly fees as you scale. Creator LMS is a Teachable alternative that runs on your WordPress site with no platform fees and no transaction cuts. More control over your checkout, branding, and student experience — at a fraction of the long-term cost.

Creator LMS vs LearnDash: Creator LMS includes native Stripe checkout without WooCommerce — LearnDash requires WooCommerce or a paid add-on for checkout. Creator LMS Pro bundles AI course generation and gamification on every plan, cohort-based learning on Business & Agency, and community on Agency — LearnDash requires separate paid add-ons for each. Creator LMS also includes free one-click migration from LearnDash.

Yes, on the Business and Agency plans. Creator LMS Pro includes cohort-based learning designed specifically for group coaching programs. Create a cohort with a start date, enroll students, and they progress through your coaching curriculum together on a shared schedule. Run multiple cohorts per course throughout the year. Schedule live sessions, set content release dates, and send cohort-specific announcements. Cohort-based programs see 3–5x higher completion rates than self-paced courses.

No. Creator LMS includes a fully native checkout powered by Stripe and Mollie — WooCommerce is never needed. Students purchase your coaching programs in a streamlined two-step checkout. Manage all orders, refunds, and revenue reports entirely inside Creator LMS.

Yes, with Creator LMS Pro. Create monthly or yearly subscription plans that give access to your full coaching course library and new content drops — add community access with the Agency plan. Subscription renewal, cancellation, and access control are all automatic.

Yes, on the Agency plan. Creator LMS Pro includes a fully built-in community platform — discussion forums, Q&A sections, student profiles, direct messaging, and moderation tools. No BuddyPress, no Circle, no extra plugins needed.

Yes. Creator LMS Pro includes an AI course builder that generates complete course outlines from your coaching topic description. Supports OpenAI (GPT-4) and Anthropic (Claude) models. Generate course plans, lesson outlines, and quiz questions in minutes — then add your unique coaching methodology and expertise.

Yes. Creator LMS includes free one-click migration from LearnDash. Course structure, quiz data, and student enrollments all transfer automatically. Migration is non-destructive — your LearnDash data stays intact until you're confident everything migrated correctly. Free migration support from our team is available if needed.

Yes. Creator LMS includes free one-click migration from Tutor LMS. Import courses, lessons, quizzes, student progress, and enrollments with a single click.

Creator LMS doesn't have a direct one-click import from SaaS platforms like Teachable or Kajabi, since those platforms don't export in a standard format. However, our support team can help you plan and execute a migration to Creator LMS. Courses, content, and student data can typically be rebuilt and re-imported. Contact us for migration assistance.

Yes. Create free introductory courses to build your audience and email list, then use one-click upsell offers to convert free students into paid coaching clients. This lead-magnet-to-upsell funnel is a proven strategy for coaching businesses and is fully supported natively in Creator LMS.

Yes. Creator LMS supports multiple instructors, bulk student enrollment, progress tracking per student, and completion certificates. You can create internal training programs, track team learning, and generate reports — everything needed for corporate coaching delivery.

Free: Stripe (credit/debit cards), Mollie (European payment methods), offline/manual payments. Pro adds PayPal, Authorize.net, and Razorpay for global payment flexibility.

Yes. Creator LMS supports 6+ question types: multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, short answer, essay, and matching. Set time limits, attempt limits, and pass/fail thresholds. Objective questions grade automatically; essays grade manually.

Yes. Upload self-hosted videos or use YouTube and Vimeo URLs. All videos play through Creator LMS's custom branded player — YouTube recommendations, Vimeo watermarks, and platform branding are removed. Students see only your content.

Yes. Creator LMS is fully responsive on mobile browsers. Students can access coaching courses, complete lessons, take quizzes, and engage in community on any device. A dedicated iOS and Android app is on the development roadmap for Q2 2026.

Free users get community forum support at WordPress.org. Pro users get priority email support with faster response times. Visit documentation or the support forum.

Since 1.2.12, a small credit link appears on your Creator LMS pages (course dashboard, checkout, my courses, profile) in the free version only — never on the rest of your site. It disappears automatically as soon as a Pro license is activated, and developers can disable it entirely with the creator_lms_show_powered_by_badge filter.

Report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team handles verification, CVE assignment, and developer notification.

Yes. All student data is stored in your own WordPress database on your hosting account. No student data is sent to third-party servers (except payment data processed by your chosen payment gateway). Regular security updates ship with every release. Creator LMS participates in the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program.