Software · head to head
360Learning vs Moodle
The short version
- Only Moodle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 360Learning the published Team plan at $8 per user per month covers up to 100 users; beyond that pricing is custom; Moodle self-hosted deployment requires significant IT resources and technical expertise
- They diverge on capability: 360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, Moodle covers Course management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 360Learning and Moodle actually diverge.
| Attribute | 360Learning | Moodle |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, API | Web |
| Founded | 2010 | 2002 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 360Learning
- Collaborative authoring
- AI-powered recommendations
- Social learning
- Assessments
- Mobile learning
- Analytics
- Integrations
- Gamification
Only in Moodle
- Course management
- Quiz builder
- Forums
- Assignments
- Gradebook
- Badges
- Competencies
- Mobile app
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
360Learning
- Collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter expertsnot Moodle
- Onboarding and compliance training deliverynot Moodle
- Upskilling programmes tracked across a workforcenot Moodle
- Customer and partner trainingnot Moodle
Moodle
- Online learningnot 360Learning
- Blended learningnot 360Learning
- Corporate trainingnot 360Learning
- Compliance trainingnot 360Learning
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
360Learning
- The published Team plan at $8 per user per month covers up to 100 users; beyond that pricing is custom
- Business and Enterprise pricing is not published
- Priority SLA, dedicated technical support and premium onboarding are Enterprise only
- Business and Enterprise plans are typically annual contracts rather than monthly
Moodle
- Self-hosted deployment requires significant IT resources and technical expertise
- Managed hosting has higher costs for large institutions compared to self-hosting
Pricing, plan by plan
360Learning
On request- Team$undefined/month
- Collaborative authoring
- Course library
- Reporting
- Business$undefined/month
- All Team
- Integrations
- Advanced analytics
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- All Business
- Custom development
- Dedicated success
Moodle
Free- Self-HostedFree
- Full feature access
- MoodleCloud Starter$200/year
- 50 users
- Managed hosting
Which should you pick?
Choose 360Learning if
- You need collaborative authoring.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
- You also want ai-powered recommendations.
Choose Moodle if
- You need course management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want quiz builder.
Questions people ask
- Is 360Learning or Moodle better?
- Neither clearly leads. 360Learning starts at On request and Moodle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 360Learning or Moodle?
- Moodle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for 360Learning and Free for Moodle.
- Does 360Learning or Moodle run on more platforms?
- 360Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API. Moodle runs on Web.
- Can I use Moodle for free?
- Yes. Moodle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 360Learning starts at On request.
- What is 360Learning best used for?
- 360Learning is most often used for collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter experts, onboarding and compliance training delivery, upskilling programmes tracked across a workforce, customer and partner training. Of those, collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter experts and onboarding and compliance training delivery are not what Moodle is typically brought in for.
- What can 360Learning do that Moodle cannot?
- 360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, AI-powered recommendations, Social learning, Assessments. Moodle covers Course management, Quiz builder, Forums, Assignments. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Moodle: Is Moodle free or paid?
Moodle is free and open-source software. However, self-hosting requires IT resources and server infrastructure. Managed cloud hosting through MoodleCloud starts at $200/year for 50 users.
SourceMoodle: What languages does Moodle support?
Moodle is available in over 160 languages, making it accessible to educators and learners worldwide.
SourceMoodle: Is Moodle suitable for corporations and enterprises?
Yes, Moodle is suitable for K-12, higher education, vocational training, and corporate learning. Moodle Workplace is the enterprise edition with multi-tenancy and compliance tooling.
SourceMoodle: What learning standards does Moodle support?
Moodle supports various e-learning standards including SCORM and Tin Can API for compatibility with other educational systems.
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