Masteriyo LMS – LMS Course Builder, Quizzes & Certificates
Masteriyo LMS – LMS Course Builder, Quizzes & Certificates
Description
Free WordPress LMS Plugin: Built-in Payments, Quizzes, and Certificates
Masteriyo is a self-hosted LMS plugin and WordPress course plugin built for course creation and monetization: create, manage, and sell online courses without WooCommerce, SaaS fees, or platform commissions. As a self-hosted WordPress LMS, it gives companies, educators, and creators full control over their data and revenue.
Unlike a hosted LMS or an LMS-as-a-service platform, Masteriyo runs on your own WordPress site, giving you full ownership of your data, students, and revenue. The built-in order system, payment gateways, quizzes, and certificates are all free. No third-party plugins required.
Accept payments via Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Mollie, and more. Sell in multiple currencies, share revenue with instructors, and keep 100% of your earnings.
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Who Masteriyo Is For
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Educators, Schools, and Universities: An LMS for schools, universities, coaching centers, and institutions with a complete online course platform for student tracking, gradebook, and course management.
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Tutors and Coaches: Sell your knowledge as online courses, tutorials, or training modules with no platform commissions and no coding required.
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WordPress Agencies and Client-Site Builders: Build and manage LMS sites for clients with page-builder compatibility, migration tools, and integrations, plus white-label and multi-site options on Elite.
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Corporate and Business Training: Run an employee training LMS, online education portal, or onboarding platform for teams and companies with support for enterprise learning and business training.
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Content Creators: Monetize content with a flexible LMS for online courses, grow your online academy, and reach learners worldwide.
Masteriyo Features
Course Creation and Management
LMS course builder with drag-and-drop editing, a dedicated course builder for eLearning and online learning courses, lessons, and quizzes.
- Unlimited courses, lessons, chapters, quizzes, certificates, and assignments
- Self-paced and instructor-led course modules
- SCORM-compliant LMS with easy import of existing eLearning content
- H5P support for interactive online learning content and assessments
- Certificate builder with customizable templates and QR validation
- Content drip to release lessons on a schedule
- Interactive lessons with text, video, and live streaming via YouTube Live
- Picture-in-picture, subtitles, closed captions, and timestamps for video lessons
- In-lesson note-taking, course attachments, and downloadable materials
- Course visibility options: open, enrolled users only, or private
- Course prerequisites, enrollment expiration, retakes, and resume from last chapter
- Course announcements, FAQ, coming soon mode, featured courses, and badges
- Distraction-free learning page with lesson preview before enrollment
Quiz, Assignment, and Assessment
- Unlimited quizzes and assignments
- Question builder with single choice, multiple choice, true/false, and matching types
- Quiz time limits, randomized questions, auto-calculated points, and custom grading
- Quiz review system showing students where they went wrong
- Quiz import and export for reuse across courses
- Gradebook for student evaluation and performance tracking
- LMS reporting and analytics with student reports to track results and course progress
Student and Instructor Management
- Unlimited instructors and students
- Social login (Facebook, Google), public profiles, and manual enrollment
- Multiple instructors per course
- User import and export with bulk CSV support for students and instructors
- Student activity log and login session management
- Student progress tracking with course reports and a dynamic progress bar
- Course reviews after completion and vertical course navigation
Monetization & Payments
Built-in eCommerce with cart, checkout, wishlist, coupons, and payment integrations. No WooCommerce required.
- Payment gateways: Stripe, PayPal, Mollie, Lemon Squeezy, Razorpay, and more
- Integrations with WooCommerce, SureCart, and Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)
- Revenue sharing between instructors and administrators
- One-time course fees or subscription-based pricing models
- Marked price and sale price with support for course bundles and group courses
- Multiple currency support for region-based pricing
Security & Access
- Google reCAPTCHA for spam and bot protection
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) for secure logins
- Email verification for user account validation
- Password strength checker to enforce secure credentials
- Course content and video protection
- Login session management for enhanced security
Admin & Tools
- Setup wizard with free starter templates for Elementor and Gutenberg
- Dashboard analytics for quick performance insights
- LMS reports for tracking courses and student activity
- Webhooks for automation and third-party integrations
- White label support (Elite plan)
- Bulk add-on management
- Quiz import and export
- Course archive filter for better navigation
- Instructors list page
Create Courses with AI
Masteriyo integrates with OpenAI ChatGPT to automate course creation and reduce manual work.
– AI-powered course generation: Generate full course outlines, sections, and lessons from a topic
– Flexible structure: Define sections, lessons, and key highlights, and let AI fill in the details
– AI quiz generation: Create quiz questions including multiple choice, match-the-following, sortable, and fill-in-the-blank
Already Using a Different LMS?
Masteriyo includes a built-in LMS migration tool to transfer courses, quizzes, orders, and student data from TutorLMS, LifterLMS, LearnPress, LearnDash, and MasterStudy. No manual exports or developers needed.
Switching from Sensei LMS, Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, or Podia? Masteriyo is a self-hosted alternative with no fees or commissions.
Upgrade to Pro When You are Ready to Scale
- Prerequisites, assignments, and advanced quiz types
- Gradebook and student reports
- Course bundles and subscriptions
- Coupons and marked/sale pricing
- Razorpay payment gateway
- Multiple instructors per course
- Zoom and Google Meet integration
- Mailchimp, MailerLite, HubSpot, and Zapier integrations
- Paid Memberships Pro and Restrict Content Pro support
- Easy Digital Downloads (EDD) integration
- Advanced LMS reporting and analytics
- White label support
- Priority support
Works Great With
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Payments and eCommerce: Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Mollie, Lemon Squeezy, WooCommerce, SureCart, and Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)
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Gamification and community: GamiPress for gamification features and BuddyPress for social learning
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Page builders and themes: Elementor, Divi, Oxygen, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Gutenberg, Neve, Astra, and more
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Integrations: Google Meet, Google Classroom, Zoom, Mailchimp, MailerLite, Brevo, Fluent CRM, HubSpot, Bunny.net, OpenAI ChatGPT (Create with AI), Zapier, Paid Memberships Pro, Restrict Content Pro, and more
What Our Users Say
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“Masteriyo is a true dark horse, lesser known but just as powerful. Responsive support and impressive update frequency.” — Paul
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“So many great features on the core version, features you have to pay for elsewhere.” — Simrencoe
Use of 3rd Party Services
Third-party services activate only after opt-in. Personal data is not tracked unless stated.
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Diagnostic data: Consent only. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
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Certificate fonts: AWS CloudFront, no personal data. AWS Privacy
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Google APIs: Classroom and authentication. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
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Payments:
- Stripe: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
- PayPal: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
- Mollie: Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
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OpenAI: AI features (user API key required). Terms of Use | Policies
Installation
From your WordPress Dashboard
- Go to Plugins > Add New
- Search for Masteriyo
- Click Install Now and then Activate
- Follow the setup wizard to configure courses, payments, and pages
From WordPress.org
- Download Masteriyo
- Upload the
learning-management-systemfolder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory via FTP/SFTP - Activate Masteriyo from your Plugins page
- Follow the setup wizard to get started
Screenshots
Lesson Builder
Course Settings
Quiz Builder
Certificate Builder
Track sales, enrollments, and course performance
Faq
No, you don’t need any coding skills. One can click and create courses, lessons, and publish.
LearnDash is premium-only from $199/year. TutorLMS restricts its certificate builder to Pro. LifterLMS needs paid add-ons for full payment support. Masteriyo includes payments, certificates, and quizzes for free.
Yes, Masteriyo LMS is designed to work with any themes that have been coded following WordPress guidelines.
Yes. The built-in LMS migration tool transfers courses, quizzes, orders, and student data from LearnDash, TutorLMS, LifterLMS, LearnPress, and MasterStudy in a few clicks.
Yes. No SaaS LMS fees, no per-student costs, and no third-party cuts. Your data stays on your own WordPress site, making it a strong SaaS LMS alternative.
Yes, we do. Check out this Getting Started Docs
There are various add-ons available for Masteriyo, such as certificate builder, coupons, etc. You can check the details here.
Yes, you can get assistance in setting up an online course site. We provide VIP support for a small charge.
Yes. It’s used for corporate training, employee onboarding, LMS for schools and universities, client LMS projects, and online academies. A practical course builder for eLearning at any scale, with built-in reports and certificates.
You can request a new feature on Masteriyo by contacting our team. Feature Request
You can stay up-to-date by checking the Masteriyo Changelog and Blog regularly.
Yes, Masteriyo offers all core LMS features for free. For advanced features, consider exploring our premium version.
Yes, Masteriyo is compatible with membership plugins. However, external membership plugins are optional as Masteriyo already includes all features essential for a core Learning Management System.
Absolutely! Masteriyo supports live interactions through seamless integration with Zoom and Google Meet.
Yes, Masteriyo works perfectly with WordPress Multisite environments.
Yes, you can easily import SCORM-compliant courses into Masteriyo in a few clicks.
You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team helps validate, triage, and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability
Reviews
Nice Support!
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I had some issues with my account but they were fixed in fast time with good outcome.
Thanks
Good LMS
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It's great for everything I need to achieve.
Highly Recommended LMS for Online Courses
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We've been using Masteriyo LMS to deliver our online business courses, and the overall experience has been excellent. The interface is clean, easy to use, and course creation is much faster compared to other LMS plugins we've tried.
During our Razorpay payment integration, we encountered a technical issue where payment verification occasionally failed after successful payment capture. The Masteriyo support team took the issue seriously, escalated it to their development team, identified the root cause, and provided us with a patched version very quickly. After testing multiple live transactions, the issue was resolved successfully.
We especially appreciate their responsive support, willingness to investigate deeply, and commitment to including the fix in an upcoming official release.
Masteriyo has been a great choice for our online learning platform, and we're looking forward to future updates. Highly recommended!
Excellent LMS with Great Support
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Masteriyo has been a fantastic LMS for my WordPress website. It’s intuitive, fast, and makes creating courses and quizzes incredibly easy. The clean interface has saved me a lot of time managing students and publishing new content. The team is constantly improving the plugin, and it shows. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and user-friendly LMS!
Excellent product and exemplary customer support.
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Masteriyo LMS is a great product with excellent quality. Above all, they have an efficient team to solve the issues without any delay.
Masteriyo LMS: Intuitive Platform with Outstanding Support
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We've been using Masteriyo LMS to build our online learning platform, and I'm genuinely impressed with what it delivers.
The setup was straightforward. I was able to get from registration to publishing courses without any friction. The interface is clean and intuitive—nothing feels overly complicated or hidden. We use it for course management, student tracking, learning progress, and community features. Everything we needed is built in without requiring additional plugins.
Pricing-wise, we looked at RunDash and MyTutor before choosing Masteriyo. For the functionality you get, the pricing is really reasonable. That was a key factor in our decision.
But honestly, what impressed me most was the support. Samir's response time is incredibly fast. What's more important is that he doesn't just answer questions—he actually digs into what you're asking, helps troubleshoot WordPress issues, and gives practical guidance on running your platform better. It feels less like vendor support and more like working with someone who genuinely cares about your success.
If you're building an online course platform and looking for something that works well out of the box with solid customer support, I'd recommend Masteriyo without hesitation.
Exceptional Support
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The team have been exceptional at helping my non-profit resolve a customization issue. Great job guys!
Best online LMS
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I'm an educator who has used Canvas and Google Classroom and experimented with Creator LMS and Tutor LMS. Among these, Masteriyo is very straightforward, allowing the instructor to set up the course with ease. One can embed different media outlets and platforms, like YouTube, and upload files. I am particularly happy with the little touches that allow students feel like they are part of a course with the Question section and the Certificate.
At first, it was difficult for a non-computer savvy person to add the plugin to the wordpress.com platform. I've had my share of complications (connecting Stripe, integrating Google Classroom, and Checkout display) but Samir helped me step-by-step to integrate the plugin. As I've discovered, Masteriyo thought of everything but I just needed some help learning the 'language' to set up the plugin.
Frustrating experience – Settings don't save and key features are broken
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I am highly disappointed with the Masteriyo plugin. It has caused nothing but frustration. Major settings refuse to stick, I configure everything exactly how I need it, but the moment the page refreshes, it resets as if I did nothing at all.
To make matters worse, the email verification feature completely fails to work. While the certificate feature technically works, the design is incredibly ugly and customizing it to look even remotely professional is a massive, difficult headache. This plugin is simply not reliable for a live site. I cannot recommend it.
The Most User-Friendly and Intuitive LMS I've Ever Used!
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I want to express my huge gratitude to the Masteriyo team for creating a truly high-quality LMS! This is the best learning management system I've ever worked with.
The plugin is incredibly fast — pages load instantly. The interface is thoughtfully designed down to the smallest details: it's convenient for both students and instructors. Everything is intuitive and doesn't require a long learning curve. A special plus for the excellent responsive design — everything works perfectly on both mobile devices and desktops.
I really appreciate the numerous native integrations with payment systems without needing to install WooCommerce. This simplifies setup and reduces the load on the website.
But most importantly — Masteriyo works stably! No unexpected crashes or conflicts. Everything runs smoothly and reliably.
I especially want to highlight the technical support. The team is amazing! When questions arise (as they do with any product), they don't just send template responses — they genuinely dive into your situation and provide personalized help. This kind of approach is truly valuable!
I recommend Masteriyo to anyone who is serious about e-learning. Thank you for an excellent product! 🙏
Changelog
Version 3.4.1 (2026-09-09)
- Enhancement – The Viewing as Demo Student pill can now be dragged out of the way, remembers its position, and stays inside the viewport.
- Fix – Enhanced security: stored metadata could instantiate PHP objects on read, course highlights allowed script event handlers, quiz answer keys and other users Q&A contact details were exposed to logged-in users, course export returned other authors courses and non-course posts, and PayPal PDT completed orders from browser-supplied values instead of the authenticated response.
- Fix – Fixed paginated quizzes with Answer All Questions rejecting fully answered attempts as incomplete.
- Fix – Fixed quizzes resuming on page 1 instead of the last reached page when saved progress loads late.
- Fix – Fixed perfect point-based quiz attempts being labelled Fail.
- Fix – Fixed a fatal error on lesson access checks when enrollment expiration data is served from a persistent object cache.
- Fix – Fixed Require Full Video Watch leaving Mark as Complete enabled for external video lessons.
- Fix – Fixed course updates rejecting a previously saved Maximum Students value.
- Fix – Fixed RTL sites: player overlays piling into one corner, seek buttons painting over the learn page footer, emails losing text direction, a missing RTL toggle in the email editor, and quiz and FAQ text inheriting the wrong direction.
- Fix – Fixed the free translation template shipping with only four strings.
You can find old changelog from here.