Moodle
Teachable
| Feature | Moodle | Teachable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $9.17/mo | Free / from $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | universities, schools, corporate-training, institutions | course-creators, coaches, educators, experts, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2002 | 2013 |
| Course Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quizzes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forums | ✓ | ✗ |
| Grading | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Completion Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Downloads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Certificates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Affiliates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Moodle Pros
- Free and open-source
- Highly customizable
- Large community
- Plugin ecosystem
✗ Moodle Cons
- Requires hosting
- Dated design
- Setup complexity
✓ Teachable Pros
- Easy course builder with drag-and-drop
- Built-in payment processing and affiliates
- Custom domain and branding on all plans
- Coaching and community features included
✗ Teachable Cons
- Transaction fees on free and basic plans
- Limited site customization options
- No built-in community forum (added 2024)
The Verdict
Moodle is built for universities and schools, with a focus on course-management and quizzes. Teachable targets course creators and coaches and leads with course-builder and coaching.
On pricing, Moodle is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $9.17/mo compared to $59/mo for Teachable. That $49.83/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Teachable offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Moodle takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Teachable has a slight overall edge — but if free and open-source matters most to you, Moodle may still be the right call.