LearnPress

LearnPress is one of the most mature free WordPress LMS plugins with 12,000+ active installations, including Penn State University and University of Wisconsin-Madison. The free version delivers unlimited courses, lessons, quizzes, and students with an intuitive drag-and-drop builder accessible from the frontend. Indie hackers appreciate the BuddyPress and bbPress integration for community building, PayPal support out-of-the-box, and zero transaction fees on the free version.\n\nThe plugin's ecosystem includes many free add-ons (wishlists, course reviews, import/export, prerequisites, forum integration). Advanced features and premium payment gateways are available through paid add-ons. Self-hosted on your own WordPress, LearnPress scales from solo creators to educational institutions—perfect for indie hackers who want to start free and grow while maintaining complete control.