The short answer
Starter and Pro Trainer tie at 11 paid enrollments per month.
On annual billing, Starter is modeled at $24 per month plus $5 for every paid enrollment. Pro Trainer is $79 per month with no LearnWorlds enrollment fee. At 11 sales, both cost $79; from sale 12, Pro Trainer is cheaper on this fee-only comparison.
Plan comparison
Starter, Pro Trainer, and Learning Center
| Plan | Annual-plan equivalent | Enrollment fee | Fee-math role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $24/month | $5 per paid enrollment | Low sales volume |
| Pro Trainer | $79/month | $0 | 12+ monthly paid enrollments |
| Learning Center | $249/month | $0 | Scale and advanced learning operations |
CourseProfit Lab's calculator ranks Starter and Pro Trainer. Learning Center is shown here for context because its value depends primarily on features and scale, not a lower transaction fee.
Examples
The course price does not change this break-even
Starter uses a fixed enrollment charge rather than a percentage, so a $25 sale and a $500 sale add the same $5 LearnWorlds fee.
| Paid enrollments/month | Starter cost | Pro Trainer cost | Lower-cost plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $49 | $79 | Starter by $30 |
| 11 | $79 | $79 | Tie |
| 20 | $124 | $79 | Pro Trainer by $45 |
Feature threshold
Pro Trainer can make sense before the twelfth sale
LearnWorlds positions Pro Trainer as the more complete course-business plan, with capabilities such as subscriptions and memberships, certificates, and a less restricted website. Starter currently has a three-page website limit and cannot offer free courses.
If a free lead course, subscription, certificate, or larger site is part of the launch, those requirements may settle the decision before fee math does.
Frequently asked
LearnWorlds fee questions
Is Pro Trainer cheaper at 11 sales?
It ties Starter at exactly 11 paid enrollments under annual-plan pricing. Pro Trainer becomes cheaper from the twelfth enrollment.
Does a higher course price increase the $5 fee?
No. It is a fixed charge per paid enrollment, not a percentage of revenue. Payment processing remains a separate percentage and flat-fee cost.
Which payment gateways can LearnWorlds use?
LearnWorlds documents Stripe, PayPal, and Shopify routes, with important plan and feature differences. Our dedicated gateway guide explains the tradeoffs.
Official sources
Check current pricing and payment eligibility
Plan prices and enrollment fees were checked against LearnWorlds' official pages on August 7, 2026.
LearnWorlds links are currently direct and non-affiliate.