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$170 USD per year
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What is Moodle
Moodle is an open-source learning management system used to deliver, manage, and track online training and education programs. It supports course creation, assignments, quizzes, forums, grading, and reporting for organizations and educational institutions. Moodle is typically self-hosted or deployed via certified hosting partners, and it is extended through a large ecosystem of plugins and integrations. It is commonly used for compliance training, internal learning, and blended learning programs where configurability and control over data hosting are important.
Highly configurable open-source platform
Moodle provides extensive configuration options for course structures, roles/permissions, grading, and learning workflows. Organizations can tailor the platform through themes, custom development, and a large plugin library. This flexibility can be advantageous compared with more standardized SaaS-only LMS products. It also supports multiple deployment models, including on-premises and private cloud.
Broad learning feature coverage
Core capabilities include course management, assessments (quizzes and assignments), discussion forums, gradebook, completion tracking, and certificates via plugins. It supports blended learning scenarios and structured programs with prerequisites and activity completion rules. Reporting and logs provide audit trails useful for regulated training contexts. Mobile access is available via the Moodle app, depending on configuration.
Large ecosystem and interoperability
Moodle has a large global community and an ecosystem of plugins and service providers, which can reduce dependency on a single implementation approach. It supports common interoperability standards such as LTI and SCORM (often via plugins or configuration), enabling integration with external content and tools. APIs and integrations can connect Moodle to HR systems, identity providers, and analytics tools. This can help organizations assemble a broader learning stack around the LMS.
Higher admin and IT overhead
Self-hosted or heavily customized Moodle deployments typically require technical administration for hosting, upgrades, security patching, and performance tuning. Plugin-heavy environments can increase maintenance effort and complicate version upgrades. Organizations without dedicated IT or an implementation partner may find time-to-value longer than with turnkey SaaS LMS offerings. Operational responsibility varies significantly depending on whether a certified hosting partner is used.
User experience varies by setup
The learner and admin experience depends on theme selection, configuration, and which plugins are installed. Out-of-the-box interfaces may require design work to match modern corporate learning expectations and branding standards. Consistency across devices and workflows can vary when multiple third-party plugins are used. This variability can affect adoption in corporate training environments.
Not a full talent suite
Moodle focuses on learning delivery and management rather than end-to-end talent management. Capabilities such as recruiting, pre-employment screening, and deep talent assessment typically require separate systems or custom integrations. While quizzes and assignments can support assessments, they are not equivalent to specialized psychometric testing or hiring workflows. Organizations seeking a unified HR/talent platform may need additional products alongside Moodle.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price (USD shown on official site) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $170 USD per year (Annual) | Up to 50 users; 1 GB storage; Premium Mobile App included; 28-day free trial available. |
| Mini | $270 USD per year (Annual) | Up to 100 users; 2.5 GB storage; Premium Mobile App included. |
| Small | $500 USD per year (Annual) | Up to 200 users; 5 GB storage; Premium Mobile App included. |
| Medium | $1,200 USD per year (Annual) | Up to 500 users; 20 GB storage; Sell courses via Stripe; Custom domain add-on (extra AUD fee) available. |
| Standard | $2,120 USD per year (Annual) | Up to 750 users; 50 GB storage; Custom domain included; Premium Mobile App; plans billed annually (base prices shown in AUD on site with currency conversions displayed). |
Additional official offerings (from Moodle's own sites):
- Moodle LMS (open-source): Free to download under the GPL license (self-hosted). No vendor subscription required; community and docs available on download.moodle.org.
- Moodle Workplace: Enterprise/licensed product for corporate learning. Moodle Workplace is licensed and sold via Moodle Premium Certified Partners and Moodle Services; official site states pricing is provided based on hosting/services and to contact Moodle / partners for a quote.
Notes: All MoodleCloud plan prices are shown on the MoodleCloud official pricing page and are billed annually (site displays AUD as billing currency with USD/EUR/GBP/CAD/INR conversions). The MoodleCloud page explicitly states a 28-day free trial for the Starter plan and that Moodle LMS is available to download for free.
Seller details
Moodle Pty Ltd
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2002
Private
https://moodle.org/
https://x.com/moodle
https://www.linkedin.com/company/moodle
