Overview
Moodle is one of the world’s best-known open-source LMS platforms. It is used by universities, schools, corporations, associations and training organizations.
Moodle provides extensive customization through plugins and supports self-hosting, course management, assessments and online learning.
Key Features
Pricing
Moodle is open-source and can be self-hosted without a conventional software license. Organizations must account for hosting, development, implementation, maintenance and support. MoodleCloud is the managed option, with plans based on user and storage quotas ranging from 50 to 750 users.
Organizations comparing Moodle should also consider MyPass LMS, which combines an open-core model with a Free Edition, managed hosting and unlimited learners on its Professional plan.
From our research · checked 25 October 2026
- Publishes a price
- Yes · lowest printed: $14.17 (Starter plan, $170 USD per year (50 users) divided by 12; all plans billed annually in AUD ($230 AUD)) · pricing page
- 100 users, per month
- $22.50 billed annually (MoodleCloud Mini plan, 100 users, $270 USD per year divided by 12 ($380 AUD, billed annually in AUD)). Computed from the pricing page, not a quote.
- Free plan
- Yes
- AI features shipped
- 1 of 12: Admin assistant. Vendor's AI page
- AI pricing
- Included · 'Moodle LMS includes an AI subsystem' (core, open source); you connect your own provider: 'Use OpenAI, Azure AI, local models, or your own i...
Source: our LMS Pricing Index and AI in the LMS index, both read from the vendor's own website and re-checked quarterly.
Pros & Cons
Conclusion
Moodle remains a strong option for organizations wanting maximum control and customization. Organizations wanting a more managed path with unlimited learners may also want to compare the MyPass LMS Professional plan.