Learnyst
Secure online course platform to create, market, and sell courses, tests, and live classes
About Learnyst
Learnyst is an all-in-one LMS for educators and coaching institutes to sell online courses, mock tests, live classes, and cohorts from a branded website and mobile app. Its main differentiator is DRM content protection that blocks screenshots, screen recording, and parallel logins, which makes it popular with exam-prep and premium course businesses. Built-in marketing tools cover landing pages, funnels, email, push, WhatsApp campaigns, and affiliates.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong DRM content protection blocks screenshots, screen recording, and account sharing, which suits premium and exam-prep content
- Capable mock test and test series engine, frequently praised by reviewers
- 0% transaction fees on all paid plans
- Branded Android and iOS apps available without building your own
- Built-in marketing suite with funnels, WhatsApp messaging, and affiliates
- Responsive support team rated well on Capterra and G2
Cons
- No free plan; paid plans start at $149/month, which is steep for solo creators
- Branded apps and API/SSO require annual commitments and higher tiers
- Some add-ons such as watermarking and bandwidth carry extra charges even on top tiers
- Reviewers report minor mobile app glitches and slow delivery of requested features
- Small review base outside India makes it harder to compare against Western platforms
Key Features
DRM Content Protection
Protects videos and documents with DRM that prevents screenshots and screen recording, plus piracy monitoring, watermarking, and watch-time controls. L1 DRM is available on the Business plan.
Course Builder
Create self-paced courses with video, documents, and content dripping, plus automated completion certificates and learning paths.
Mock Tests and Test Series
Assessment engine for exam-prep mock tests and test series, with detailed test analysis for learners.
Live Classes and Cohorts
Run live classes, batches or cohorts, and 1:1 coaching sessions alongside recorded content.
Branded Website and Apps
No-code branded website plus a common Android and iOS app on lower plans, with fully branded Android and iOS apps on higher annual plans.
Marketing Hub
Landing pages, lead capture forms, workflows and funnels, marketing campaigns and automation, coupons, referrals, and affiliates.
Email, Push, and WhatsApp Messaging
Reach learners through email, push notifications, and WhatsApp from inside the platform.
Login and Device Restrictions
Parallel login restriction, multi-device limits, and email and OTP verification to stop account sharing.
Gamification
Streaks, experience points, leaderboards, and badges to raise learner engagement (Business plan).
AI Co-founder and AI Coach
AI assistants included on all plans to help course creators plan and run their academy.
Pricing
- 0% transaction fees
- DRM content protection
- Custom domain
- Common Android and iOS app
- Courses, live classes, cohorts, mock tests
- Email, push, and WhatsApp marketing
- 5 sub-admin seats
- Email and live chat support
- Everything in Professional
- Remove Powered by Learnyst branding
- Branded Android app (annual plan)
- Offline download in app
- Learning paths and instalment pricing
- Affiliates and advanced marketing integration
- 25 sub-admin seats
- Email and phone support
- Everything in Premium
- L1 DRM content protection
- Branded Android and iOS apps (annual plan)
- SCORM and Tin Can support
- HD 1080p playback and desktop app
- Gamification tools
- API and SSO integration (annual plan)
- 50 sub-admin seats, dedicated success team
- Onboarding and launch support
- Customized apps and features
- Integration into existing systems
- Migration support
- Tin Can analytics support
Best For
Exam-prep coaching institutes
Sell mock tests, test series, and recorded lectures for competitive exams while protecting content from piracy.
Premium course creators
Host high-value video courses with DRM and device limits so paid content isn't shared or recorded.
Branded learning apps
Launch an academy under your own brand on web, Android, and iOS without hiring a development team.
Cohort and live training
Run batches, live classes, and 1:1 coaching for trading, programming, wellness, or lifestyle programs.
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