Kartra vs LearnDash
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026). Last verified June 9, 2026.
The short answer
Kartra ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #11) for Creators selling online courses. An all-in-one platform with a primary focus on powerful, data-driven marketing and sales funnels.
At a glance
| Kartra | LearnDash | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 7 |
| Best for | Best for advanced sales funnels | Most powerful WordPress LMS plugin |
| Pricing | $$$ ($119 to $549/mo) | $ ($199 to $799/yr) |
| HQ | La Jolla, USA | Ann Arbor, USA |
| Founded | 2018 | 2013 |
Kartra
An all-in-one platform with a primary focus on powerful, data-driven marketing and sales funnels.
home.kartra.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026)
LearnDash
A powerful WordPress plugin for creators who want total ownership and control over their course platform.
www.learndash.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Online Course Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.