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Moodle’s open-source core is free to self-host, so there is no licence fee. Your real cost is hosting, an administrator and often a paid Moodle partner. MoodleCloud offers managed hosting on published annual plans, and Moodle Workplace (multi-tenant, compliance, HRIS) is quote-based through certified partners. On G2, Moodle rates 4.1 out of 5 from 448 reviews (captured September 2026). Below: the plans and tiers, the hidden costs, what customers say, and how it compares to Disprz.
Key highlights
- Pricing model: Free to self-host (open source); MoodleCloud and Moodle Workplace are paid.
- Verified rating: G2 4.1 out of 5 from 448 reviews (September 2026).
- Best fit: any size with in-house IT (common in large and public-sector organisations).
- Most common review flag: not user-friendly.
- Alternative to consider: for enterprise frontline, AI authoring and skills intelligence, buyers often shortlist Disprz alongside Moodle.
How much does Moodle cost?
Moodle’s open-source core is free to self-host, so there is no licence fee. Your real cost is hosting, an administrator and often a paid Moodle partner. MoodleCloud offers managed hosting on published annual plans, and Moodle Workplace (multi-tenant, compliance, HRIS) is quote-based through certified partners.
Moodle has three cost routes. Self-hosting the open-source core is free to licence but you pay for hosting, administration and usually a Moodle partner. MoodleCloud is managed hosting on published annual plans sized by user count. Moodle Workplace adds enterprise features and is quoted through certified partners.
On the numbers below. Plan and edition names and the billing model are as published by the vendor. Dollar figures are indicative and drawn from public third-party sources; vendor pricing changes often, so check the vendor’s own pricing page for the latest.
Moodle plans and pricing tiers
The editions Moodle offers and who each is built for. Names and structure are as published by the vendor; treat any dollar figure as indicative and verify it on the official pricing page.
| Plan / edition | Best for | Pricing (verify on vendor page) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted Moodle | Teams with in-house IT | $0 licence; you pay hosting, setup, security, backups and plugins |
| MoodleCloud Starter | 50 users, 1 GB | ~$130 to $170/yr (indicative) |
| MoodleCloud Mini | 100 users, 2.5 GB | ~$230 to $280/yr (indicative) |
| MoodleCloud Small | 200 users, 5 GB | ~$510/yr (indicative) |
| MoodleCloud Medium | 500 users, 20 GB | ~$1,230/yr (indicative) |
| MoodleCloud Standard | 750 users, 50 GB | ~$2,170/yr (indicative) |
| Moodle Workplace | Enterprises (multi-tenant, compliance, HRIS) | Custom quote via partner (third parties cite $50k+/yr, verify) |
Per registered user vs per active user. If you train a large but intermittent workforce, this single choice can change your bill significantly. Confirm which model any quote uses before you compare vendors.
Moodle hidden and add-on costs
The subscription is rarely the whole cost. For Moodle, price these lines explicitly so there are no surprises in year one:
- Hosting and infrastructure: Self-hosting means paying for web-hosting servers, uptime, security and backups yourself.
- Administration and IT time: Someone has to configure, patch and maintain it; a real staffing cost.
- Moodle partner support: Self-hosted maintenance or partner support typically runs into thousands per year, scaling with size.
- Plugins, themes and custom development: Extending beyond the core often means paid plugins or developer time.
- MoodleCloud billing: MoodleCloud plans are billed annually (originally in AUD); confirm the USD figure and inclusions.
Moodle reviews and ratings, verified
The G2 rating below was read on the vendor's live profile and captured in September 2026. It also rates Capterra 4.3/5 (3,387) on other sources (captured September 2026). Review counts move, so re-check before quoting a figure in a business case.
| Review source | Rating | Reviews | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.1 / 5 | 448 | Sep 2026 |
| Capterra | 4.3 / 5 | 3,387 | Sep 2026 |
What reviewers like
- Free open-source core, no licence fee
- Huge plugin ecosystem and community
- Strong multilingual support
Where reviewers say it falls short
On G2, the recurring themes are a steep learning curve and a dated experience. The top con tags are:
- Not user-friendly
- Limited features
- Lack of intuitiveness
- Complexity
- Dated interface
What reviewers praise and criticise
What reviewers say, taken from the profile itself rather than from any single voice, captured September 2026.
Individual reviews not quoted. We quote a named review only where we hold a dated screenshot of it. The rating, the sample size and the praise and criticism tags above all come from the profile itself, so use those and a hands-on trial rather than a single voice.
Moodle pricing and ratings vs other LMS platforms
How Moodle sits next to the platforms it is most often compared with. Ratings are the verified G2 or Gartner Peer Insights figure for each platform, captured September 2026; pricing shows the model, not a promise.
| Platform | Best-fit size | Pricing model | Verified rating (reviews) | Often shortlisted for | Pricing detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disprz | Enterprise (500+) | Essentials / Enterprise; directory entry ~$2 to $3/user/mo, then quote | 4.4 (94) | LMS + LXP + skills, frontline, India / ME / SEA | View pricing |
| SAP SuccessFactors Learning | Large enterprise (SAP estates) | Quote only (part of the HXM suite) | 4.1 (1,656) | Enterprises standardised on SAP | View pricing |
| Absorb LMS | Mid-market to enterprise (200 to 5,000+) | Quote only (per-user or active-user) | 4.6 (976) | Multi-audience, compliance, integrations | View pricing |
| TalentLMS | Startups to mid-market (up to ~1,000) | Published per active-user tiers, free starter plan | 4.6 (808) | Simple SMB training, fast setup | View pricing |
| Docebo | Mid-market to enterprise | Quote only (modular: Learn LMS plus add-ons) | 4.3 (750) | Broad modular LMS with AI and content | View pricing |
Ratings: each platform's verified G2 or Gartner Peer Insights figure, captured September 2026. Ratings and prices change over time; check the vendor pages for the latest. Platform names link to each tool's pricing and review page; the Alternatives link opens its Disprz alternatives guide.
Moodle vs Disprz: which fits your workforce?
Moodle wins on entry cost and flexibility if you have the IT capacity to run and maintain it. Where enterprises move to Disprz is AI authoring, frontline mobile delivery and skills intelligence, which Moodle’s open-source core does not cover out of the box. Price Moodle on total cost of ownership (hosting, admin and partner support), not on the zero licence fee.
Master value props reported by Disprz. Ask for the customer references behind each before you build a business case.
Who Moodle is the right fit for
| Moodle is a strong fit if | Consider Disprz if |
|---|---|
| You have in-house IT to host, patch and extend it | You need AI authoring, frontline mobile or skills intelligence out of the box |
| You want full control and open-source flexibility | You want a managed platform with no hosting or admin burden |
| Education, government or technical teams on a tight licence budget | You are training a large deskless or frontline workforce |
Key takeaways
- Moodle pricing model: free to self-host (open source); moodlecloud and moodle workplace are paid.
- Verified rating: G2 4.1 out of 5 from 448 reviews (September 2026).
- Most common review flag: not user-friendly. Test it in the demo.
- Price the hidden lines: implementation, content, integrations and active vs registered seats.
- For enterprise frontline, AI authoring and skills intelligence, shortlist Disprz alongside Moodle.
The bottom line
Moodle rates 4.1 out of 5 on G2 (448 reviews) and fits any size with in-house IT (common in large and public-sector organisations). Read the plan structure, price the hidden lines, and test the most common review flag in a demo. If your priority is enterprise frontline delivery, AI authoring and provable skills, put Disprz on the same shortlist and make both quote the same workforce.
Reviewed for accuracy on 22 Sep 2026.
Moodle pricing and reviews FAQs
The pricing and review questions buyers ask most often.
How much does Moodle cost?
Moodle’s open-source core is free to self-host, so there is no licence fee. Your real cost is hosting, an administrator and often a paid Moodle partner. MoodleCloud offers managed hosting on published annual plans, and Moodle Workplace (multi-tenant, compliance, HRIS) is quote-based through certified partners.
What plans or tiers does Moodle offer?
Moodle offers: Self-hosted Moodle, MoodleCloud Starter, MoodleCloud Mini, MoodleCloud Small, MoodleCloud Medium, MoodleCloud Standard, Moodle Workplace. Names and structure are vendor-published; verify current pricing on the official page.
What are the hidden costs of Moodle?
Watch for hosting and infrastructure, administration and it time, moodle partner support, plugins, themes and custom development. Ask for an itemised quote so these are not a surprise.
What is Moodle's review rating?
On G2, Moodle rates 4.1 out of 5 from 448 reviews, captured September 2026. The most common review flag is not user-friendly.
How does Moodle compare to Disprz?
Moodle wins on entry cost and flexibility if you have the IT capacity to run and maintain it. Where enterprises move to Disprz is AI authoring, frontline mobile delivery and skills intelligence, which Moodle’s open-source core does not cover out of the box. Price Moodle on total cost of ownership (hosting, admin and partner support), not on the zero licence fee.
Sources
- Moodle verified ratings and reviews. G2 profile, captured September 2026.
- Moodle pricing and plans. Vendor pricing page and public third-party directories, 2026. Figures are indicative; check the vendor's official pricing page for current numbers.
