# Moodle Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide | Capterra > Check out the Moodle pricing guide to understand the cost of different pricing plans, features, and insights on how to choose the right plan. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/pricing --- Moodle Pricing Guide 2025 Last updated on June 11, 2025 Written by [Saumya Srivastava](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ssrivastava/) Writer Edited by [Lindsay Page](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/lindsay-page/) Editor Pricing for Moodle [4.3 (3379)](#reviews) User rating:[ 4.3 ](#reviews) Based on (3,379) reviews ## Overview of Moodle pricing [Moodle](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/) is a learning management system that helps with the creation, management, and delivery of online courses and training programs for academic and employee development purposes. The platform serves as a secure platform for educators, administrators, and learners to create personalized learning environments with course creation, content delivery, assessment, communication, and collaboration tools. Moodle also appeared in our 2025 Capterra Shortlist for top [learning management systems](https://www.capterra.com/learning-management-system-software/shortlist/?year=2025). Moodle is an open source platform that is free to download and can be customized so that its features fit unique learning content development requirements. However, it also offers a cloud version, named MoodleCloud, which is a hosted version managed by Moodle and includes a suite of Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace. MoodleCloud includes five pricing tiers: Starter, Mini, Small, Medium, and Standard with the same features but different user and storage capacities, and add-on capabilities.  We analyzed our database of verified user reviews and interactions to help you understand the key differences between these plans and choose the best one based on your team size and workflow complexity. Let’s compare these plans in detail: Starter $130.00 Flat Rate,Per Year * * * It Includes - 50 users - 1 GB Mini $220.00 Flat Rate,Per Year Small $400.00 Flat Rate,Per Year Medium $910.00 Flat Rate,Per Year Standard $1,720 Flat Rate,Per Year * * * It Includes - Custom Domain Support The latest information on pricing is available on Moodle. ## Cost breakdown Moodle’s Starter, Mini, Small, Medium, and Standard plans vary in terms of user limitations, file storage, add-ons, and customer support.  ### Starting price Moodle’s basic Starter plan is $130 per year, the Mini plan is $220 per year, the Small plan is $400 per year, the Medium plan is $910 per year, and the Standard plan is $1,730 per year.  Moodle also offers a 28-day free trial for those who want to explore the platform before committing. This allows users to test its features, including automation, add-ons, and integrations, to determine if it aligns with their business needs.  ### Billing options Moodle provides annual billing plans that require businesses to pay the entire 12-month subscription fee at once. This option is ideal when looking for a long-term solution with no budget constraints.  ### Feature differentiation Moodle subscription plans are designed with different feature sets to accommodate businesses with various learning content designs and complexities. - **Number of users:** All five plans vary in user capacities, ranging from 50 to 750 users. As the business grows, upgrade or downgrade the plan based on the existing and expected team size.  - **File storage:** The file storage capacity varies depending on the selected Moodle plan, ranging from 1GB to 50GB. - **Custom domain add-on:** The Medium plan offers an add-on capability to create and manage a custom domain for an extra cost. Conversely, the Standard plan includes the custom domain feature in its pricing.  ## What users say about Moodle pricing Our team analyzed over 470 reviews from verified Moodle users on our website over the last two years to understand their views about the tool’s pricing and received mixed responses. Users have mixed opinions about Moodle’s pricing. Some find it affordable and worth the investment, praising its functionality and efficiency. Others feel that the price is on the higher side compared to other learning management system software, especially as additional features increase the overall cost.[\[1\]](#footnotes) Sonu K.Business Development ManagerAutomotive1-2 years One of the best part of using moodle is that it can be easily accessed from any devices mostly from Android and iOS and by accessing a course just on the tip of your hand makes the learning process more flexible and efficient you can get to know about whatever course you want and whenever you want. November 24, 2024 Angeli S.Network Security EngineerInformation Technology and Services2+ years In many cases, Moodle has made it easier to approach various issues within the firm, such as providing a single umbrella database for storing essential information, tracking performance improvement across the employees, and enhancing the interaction across the organizational departments. November 14, 2024 Haley L.Data AnalystE-Learning2+ years Its wide range of built-in tools for assessment, collaboration, and content delivery allows faculty to create engaging learning experiences without needing many external plugins. September 17, 2024 [Read more Moodle reviews here](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/reviews/). ## Detailed breakdown of Moodle pricing plan ### Free plan  **Ideal for:** Teams looking for a free desktop version of a learning management system to create and publish academic learning materials and employee training. The plan includes basic to advanced learning management system capabilities from course creation to reporting and analytics. As it is an open source solution, you can customize its theme and branding, add plug-ins, build direct integration with other applications, and change the tool’s language to your preferred one.  **Free plan features:**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes) - **Course management:** Create and manage courses for multiple categories and generate a form to enroll learners. The feature enables the creation of group or individual sessions and even tracks the learners’ progress.  - **User management:** Share courses with administrators and learners using role-based access. The feature allows learners to self-register for published learning materials using an embedded registration form.  - **Customization:** Customize the tool features, user interface, and branding based on business needs and brand voice. _Course creation dashboard in Moodle (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)_)_ ### Starter plan **Priced at:** $130 per year **Ideal for:** Small teams looking to kickstart their academic course management or employee development process using custom learning modules. Moodle’s Starter plan is for teams with less than 50 members required to access the system.  **Starter plan features:**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes) - **Collaboration:** Leverage discussion forums and messaging systems to brainstorm course content creation. The feature allows sending emails and announcements to notify students about new learning opportunities. - **Analytics and reporting:** Use the activity dashboard to track course performance and engagement. Collect activity data to optimize existing content and create new content for an effective learning experience.  - **Assessment:** Select from various question types, such as multiple choice, free text, and matching, to add to the assessments that certify learners for successful completion.  _Content management repository in Moodle (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)_)_ ### Mini plan **Priced at:** $220 per year **Ideal for:** Small to midsize teams looking to enhance their learning content creation and management. Moodle’s Mini plan is for teams with up to 100 users required to access the system for course management. **Mini plan features:**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes) - **Live classes and video conferencing:** Conduct live, interactive sessions with learners on video meetings. The feature allows for delivering lectures and presentations, conducting Q&A sessions, and interacting with participating learners via live chat.  - **Learning pathways:** Structure courses with prerequisites and activity completion tracking. This guides learners through a sequence of learning activities.  - **Built-in PDF converter and markup tool:** Automate the conversion of documents into PDFs, maintaining a consistent format across the document repository. Use the markup tool to access and provide feedback on the PDF content, such as adding comments, highlighting text, drawing freehand and annotations, or using stamps.  _Learning pathway creation in Moodle (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)_)_ ### Small plan **Priced at:** $410 per year **Ideal for:** Medium to large small firms looking for a complete learning management system. Moodle’s Small plan allows up to 200 users to access the platform and fully utilize its features. **Small plan features:**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes) - **Cloud storage integration:** Connect third-party cloud storage services to securely share and manage assessment and course documents. - **Automation rules:** Automate learners’ enrollment, course availability updates, and progress tracking based on user roles or previous completions. - **Certification:** Create and manage individual learner certificates with their names and the courses they took. After the course is completed, share the certificates with the learners via email. _Learners' course dashboard in Moodle (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)_)_ ### Medium plan **Priced at:** $930 per year **Ideal for:** Large firms looking for an integrated learning management system with a custom domain to provide learning opportunities for external users. Moodle’s Medium plan allows up to 500 users to create and publish learning content for external users.  **Medium plan features:**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes) - **Independent learning environment:** Create individual courses that function as relatively independent learning spaces. Each course has its own set of activities, resources, and enrolled users.  - **eCommerce integration:** Connect with third-party learning eCommerce sites to create a catalog of online courses. The feature enables users to enroll in free or paid programs by making an online payment through a secure payment gateway. - **Custom domain add-on:** Use the add-on capability to create a custom domain with a theme and branding that matches the business’s brand voice. Upload the created course content for external learners to register and complete the program for certification. _Custom site creation in Moodle (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)_)_ ### Standard plan **Priced at:** $1,750 per year **Ideal for:** Large firms looking to create and manage courses for external users. Moodle’s Standard plan offers up to 750 users access to and management of the platform for course creation, publishing, certifications, and security.  **Standard plan features:**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes) - **Plug-ins:** Tailor Moodle for specific features and themes using the plug-ins. These include activity modules, themes, security, user enrollment, and question types. - **Integration:** Integrate with cloud storage, eCommerce, video conferencing, learning tool interoperability, and authentication tools. - **Custom site performance tracking:** Track the performance of the custom domain, including engagement and payments. Use the analytics dashboard to download and analyze performance reports with specific metrics.  _AI plugins in Moodle (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)_)_ ## Total cost of ownership When evaluating Moodle for your learning management system needs, it's essential to look at the total cost of ownership (TCO) in addition to the initial subscription fee. TCO encompasses not only the upfront costs but also any additional fees and the internal resources required for ongoing operation and maintenance. ### Upfront costs Upfront costs refer to the initial expenses you incur when purchasing or subscribing to the software. These include licensing, installation, setup, and training. Specifically, setup costs often cover customization, data migration, configuration, training, and installation fees. **Subscription fees:** This is the base price for your selected plan, which is billed annually. For Moodle, the starting cost is $130 per year. ### Additional costs to consider  In addition to upfront costs, you should budget for other potential expenses that commonly arise with different vendors. These include staff training, hardware and IT costs, and ongoing maintenance and upgrades.  Add third-party cloud storage or customization plug-ins to any of your Moodle plans to use integrated capabilities. However, these are available for an extra cost that is clarified at the time of billing.  #### Services needed to implement or manage the platform Moodle offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to streamline your course creation, delivery, and management processes. Here’s how you can make the most of it: **Cloud infrastructure management:** Moodle offers an integrated cloud storage ranging from 1GB to 50GB based on a selected plan. You can also integrate third-party cloud storage for additional data storage. This requires expertise in using this service for scalability and performance optimization. **Onboarding and training:** Comprehensive training is essential for team members to effectively use Moodle’s features including AI tools, automation, and workflows.  **Customization and consulting:** Although MoodleCloud is feature-rich, it can be further customized to align with specific learning management workflows. In such cases, consulting Moodle’s support team can prove beneficial.  #### Internal resources needed for ongoing platform management Moodle is designed to be user-friendly, with an elaborate self-serve knowledge base and help center for troubleshooting. However, depending on your team size and complexity, you may need to allocate some internal resources for: **System administration:** Assign an IT administrator or a dedicated user to manage technical issues, ensuring system stability, and maintaining integrations with other systems. **API development skills:** For businesses that require custom integrations, having developers familiar with Moodle’s API can help tailor the platform to specific needs. ## How to choose the right Moodle pricing plan Selecting the best Moodle pricing plan requires thoughtful evaluation of your business objectives, necessary features, and budget constraints. Here are some key considerations to guide your decision: _Key considerations while choosing the right Moodle plan_ - **Evaluate your business needs.** This process begins with identifying key business objectives, such as enhancing the efficiency of learning programs and speeding up employee training. Next, identify the challenges, such as customization, automation, and integration needs, to determine if the tool can address these issues. Now, evaluate if the tool features, including course creation, assessment, document management, storage, and performance analytics, align with your business’s requirements.  - **Compare plan features.** Assess different Moodle plans for their features to identify which plan best aligns with your business needs. Leverage free trials or demos offered by the vendor to explore the platform’s capabilities firsthand. Additionally, seek out customer reviews and case studies from businesses such as yours to understand how different plans have worked for them and whether the system delivered the expected benefits. - **Consider your budget.** Determine the short-term affordability and long-term value that the selected plan brings to your business. Take account of any hidden costs, such as fees for additional users, plug-ins, necessary customizations, or premium support, as it could impact your overall budget. This will help you select a plan that best fits your requirements with reduced upgrades. ## How to maximize the value of your Moodle subscription Maximizing the value of your Moodle subscription involves leveraging all the features and tools available to enhance your business’s operational efficiency and workflows. Here are some strategies to get the most out of your Moodle subscription: _Ways to maximize the value of your Moodle subscription_ **Utilize all the key features:** Try to fully explore the platform from its basic to advanced features, including course creation, performance reports, customization, AI automation tools, and add-ons to enhance decision-making. Also, regularly explore new updates and feature enhancements to keep your applications optimized. - **Reporting dashboard:** Use the reporting dashboards to gain deeper insights into your learning content performance. Customize reports to track key performance indicators specific to your business. - **Automation:** Use AI and basic automation features to streamline learner enrollment, issue certification, and create learning paths based on individual learner progress.  - **Add-on integration:** Opt for add-on tools to utilize additional capabilities such as payments, AI automation, customization, and video conferencing. **Leverage customer support and learning resources:** Moodle provides many resources, including video tutorials, training documents, guides, FAQs, and a knowledge base to help users maximize the platform’s potential. Investing time in training can help your team fully grasp advanced features and workflows, leading to better platform utilization. - **Knowledge base:** Access the help articles for exploring different topics on how to utilize the tool to its full potential.  - **Training and tutorials:** Use the extensive library of video tutorials, guides, and documents to keep your team updated on the latest features and best practices. **Tailor your plan to business needs:** Regularly review your subscription plan to ensure it aligns with your evolving learning content creation and management requirements. If your business is scaling, consider upgrading to a plan that offers additional storage, enhanced security, or advanced integrations. Conversely, if you’re not utilizing certain features, evaluate whether a lower-tier plan would be more cost-effective. - **Customization:** Tailor the platform to fit your specific workflows and processes, ensuring it aligns with your business operations. - **Integration:** Connect Moodle with other business tools and applications you use to create a seamless workflow and enhance overall productivity. ## Is it worth paying for Moodle? Whether Moodle is worth investing in depends on your learning management operations needs and budget. Here's a breakdown to help you decide: ### Value for money Moodle is a top-rated learning management system also featured in our 2025 Capterra Shortlist for learning management software. An analysis of verified user reviews from the past two years on Capterra reveals that Moodle has a value-for-money rating of 4.47 out of 5, indicating that most users find the software offers substantial benefits relative to its cost. Users appreciate its features, scalability, and the ability to streamline complex workflows and automation rules, which often justify the investment for growing businesses. Here are some review excerpts from verified users of Moodle that speak to its value proposition relative to cost:[\[1\]](#footnotes) Viba M.Assistant ProfessorEducation Management1-2 years Some of the most liked features of Moodle like customization, flexibility, accessibility and scalability makes Moodle a popular and effective platform for online learning and teaching! July 10, 2024 Ahmad Farhad S.Chief Marketing OfficerManagement Consulting1-2 years Moodle is a great product for my online training and classes, it helps me easily modify materials, add new participants, and create new classes anywhere from my PC or phone. October 31, 2024 Marco B.Consultant - Course DesignerE-Learning2+ years The flexibility, the reliability, the fact that it is an open source software that you can configure according to your need, the profusion of measurement and assessment tools both integrated and external plugins and themes. August 15, 2024 Stephanie A.Executive AssistantEducation ManagementLess than 6 months It provides a good training option for companies and or users that need features like grading assignments, tracking attendance, different user roles, and multiple course options. March 6, 2024 [Read more Moodle reviews here](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/reviews/). ### Customer support options Moodle offers a range of customer support options. Here’s an overview of the available support channels: - **Support tickets:** Submit support tickets with specific questions and issues to Moodle’s support team. The response time and level of support may vary depending on the selected plan. - **Community forum:** Leverage the user community to ask questions and get help from other Moodle users.  - **Partner network:** Seek assistance from certified partners who can provide customized support and consulting services. The partners offer assistance with installation, configuration, customization, and training.  ## Is Moodle right for you? ### Assessing your requirements Determining whether Moodle is the right learning management system for your business requires evaluating your needs and comparing them with the platform’s capabilities. Here are some key factors to consider: - **Business size and complexity:** Consider the size and complexity of your learning content creation and management operations. Moodle is well-suited for small to large businesses that require comprehensive learning management tools, including advanced reporting capabilities, and the ability to handle online course catalogs and online payments. If you handle a specific type of learning content (academic or workplace), ensure that the selected Moodle plan meets your industry needs, such as specialized assessments or certifications. - **Scalability:** Make sure that the selected Moodle plan scales with your growing learner requirements, such as course customization or performance tracking. The plan should also be able to accommodate additional learners and increased data or document volumes.  - **User experience and support:** Evaluate the tool’s user friendliness and support options. Moodle is known for its intuitive interface that can facilitate efficient creation and delivery of learning content. Additionally, its variety of support options provide quick and efficient assistance on common issues related to the tool’s features, bug fixing, and troubleshooting.  Considering these factors can help you determine if Moodle is the right fit for your business, ensure that you choose a solution that meets your learning management needs and supports your business goals. We recommend further exploring Moodle’s pricing plans and features to ensure it’s the best choice for your organization. ### Alternatives to Moodle Moodle has earned an **overall rating of 4.43/5**. Here’s how it compares to competitors regarding pricing in the learning management system space: Moodle has an average rating of 4.47/5 based on reviews received in the past two years when considering value for money. However, some of its competitors score better in this category. **Forma LMS** scores 4.65, with pricing available upon request from the vendor. **CANVAS** follows with a 4.48 rating and **Absorb LMS** is at 4.35. **Blackboard Learn** and **Brightspace** scores 4.18 and 4.11 out of 5 for its value for money, respectively and their pricing is available upon request from the vendor. Each of these alternatives has unique strengths: **Forma LMS** has received an average rating of 4.5 from verified reviewers on our website for its ease of use. It is an open source LMS that allows users to customize its features, capabilities, language, and interface based on their specific needs and the team’s skillset.  **CANVAS**’ course management feature has received an average rating of 4.5 from verified reviewers on our website. It is also an open-source solution that serves as a central hub for online, hybrid, and in-person classrooms. Tool administrators can create courses using pre-made templates and multimedia content such as videos and images. **Absorb LMS’** learner portal feature scores an average rating of 4.6 out of 5. With this feature, the tool provides a tailored dashboard for learners to access relevant course content and announcements, and track the ongoing course’s progress. All the badges and certificates earned by learners are available on their respective portal.  **Blackboard Learn** has received an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 for its ease of use. The tool is known for its intuitive interface that allows users to easily create and manage learning content using templates and customize them for branding elements.  **Brightspace** scores 4.3 out of 5 ease-of-use rating for its clean and intuitive interface. The interface is optimized for repetitive tasks, ensuring that users can quickly perform common operations.  Check out the [top Moodle alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/alternatives/), comparable to the software in terms of core features, pricing, and usability.  ### Cost comparison: Moodle vs. popular alternatives ### Making the final decision When deciding whether to implement Moodle into your daily learning management operations, evaluating its advantages, user feedback, and how well it meets your business requirements is crucial. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Moodle has an overall rating of 4.47 out of 5, underscoring its positive reception among users. Its ease-of-use rating of 4.7 also indicates its accessibility and user-friendliness. Key features such as course management (4.6), assessments (4.6), and course tracking (4.4) demonstrate its capability to handle essential learning management tasks. With a value-for-money rating of 4.43 out of 5, Moodle is considered a worthy investment for many businesses creating and managing learning content, offering elaborate features that justify its cost. This plan suits practices seeking basic to enterprise-level learning content management tools.  **Steps to make an informed decision:** - **Assess your needs:** Clearly define your business's learning management requirements. Determine which features are essential for your operations and whether the tool meets these needs. - **Consider user feedback:** Review feedback from current users to gain insights into their experiences with Moodle. Pay attention to both positive and negative reviews to get a balanced perspective. - **Test the platform:** Take advantage of any free trials or demos offered by Moodle to explore its capabilities firsthand. This will help determine if the tool’s interface and features suit your business needs. ## FAQs Does Moodle offer any discounts? Moodle often provides promotional discounts for new subscribers. As these discounts change over time, we recommend checking the vendor website or contacting their sales team for the latest offers or customized pricing. How much does Moodle cost? Moodle’s self-hosted online version pricing tiers vary for the number of users and available storage space. It offers several plans billed per year, including Starter at $130, Mini at $220, Small at $400, Medium at $920, and Standard at $1,750. Moodle also offers a free open source desktop version with all the essential learning management features; ideal for personal use. There is also a premium solution that can be tailored for specific user requirements and pricing. It’s best to visit the Moodle pricing page on its official website or contact its support team for the most up-to-date information. Is Moodle free to use? Moodle’s desktop version is available for free with all the essential features for creating, management, and delivering learning content. This plan allows a single user to access and manage the platform and is ideal for personal use. What are the pros and cons of Moodle? Moodle is a widely used learning management system that offers a free forever downloadable version, which is best suited for institutions looking to minimize cost. It can be customized for specific themes, capabilities, and features using API and offers a rich feature set. However, there are certain limitations related to its learning curves, especially for advanced features. It also requires resource-intensive maintenance for hosting and security. Some users also find its interface outdated and cluttered, which impacts productivity. Is Moodle better than Blackboard? Users highlight Moodle as a flexible and customizable solution that offers a variety of add-ons and features. Plus, it offers free and paid options. Blackboard, on the other hand, offers only paid subscriptions with limited customization. It does offer more add-on capabilities. Users also highlight that Moodle has a stronger mobile support than Blackboard. In terms of pricing, Moodle’s paid plans start at $130 per year while Blackboard comes at a higher price point, though its pricing is available upon request from the vendor.  Can Moodle sell courses? Yes, Moodle’s Medium and Standard plans allow creating a custom domain or integrating an eCommerce platform for creating and managing an online catalog. The catalog can contain both free and paid courses and users can securely make online payments using the secure payment gateway offered by the eCommerce platform. #### Methodology 1. Review excerpts are passages extracted from longer reviews written by verified reviewers. We obtain these excerpts by applying an algorithm that considers factors including, but not limited to, length, topic coverage, and thematic relevance. Excerpts are evaluated for positive or negative sentiment and receive a sentiment score. Excerpts represent user opinion and do not represent the views of, nor constitute, an endorsement by Capterra or its affiliates. Excerpts are not edited for clarity or grammar. 2. Our research team identified these features from vendor websites (as of March 19, 2025) based on their analysis of what users find valuable or expect from learning management system software. This list is not exhaustive. For additional features, refer to the vendor’s website. [Saumya Srivastava](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ssrivastava/) Saumya Srivastava is a writer at Capterra. She provides insights to help small and midsize businesses identify the right software for their needs by analyzing over 550,000 Capterra user reviews and nearly 48,000 interactions between Capterra software advisors and buyers. Prior to Capterra, Saumya wrote content related to educational and advertising domains. [Lindsay Page](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/lindsay-page/) Lindsay Page is an editor at Capterra. She specializes in editing data-driven research and tech trends reports for small to midsize businesses. She has more than a decade of experience writing and editing for a variety of industries, with particular expertise in cybersecurity, corporate and securities regulation, and finance. When not editing, Lindsay can be found reading a mystery novel, spending time with her family, and playing competitive tennis. Lots and lots of tennis. Related reading Table of Contents - [Overview of Moodle pricing](#overview-of-moodle-pricing) - [Cost breakdown](#cost-breakdown) - [What users say about Moodle pricing](#what-users-say-about-moodle-pricing) - [Detailed breakdown of Moodle pricing plan](#detailed-breakdown-of-moodle-pricing-plan) - [Total cost of ownership](#total-cost-of-ownership) - [How to choose the right Moodle pricing plan](#how-to-choose-the-right-moodle-pricing-plan) - [How to maximize the value of your Moodle subscription](#how-to-maximize-the-value-of-your-moodle-subscription) - [Is it worth paying for Moodle?](#is-it-worth-paying-for-moodle) - [Is Moodle right for you?](#is-moodle-right-for-you) - [FAQs](#faqs)