Learnyst Alternatives in India: Commission, Apps and Cost
Where Learnyst fits, where its structure frustrates people, and how the main alternatives compare on commission and apps.
Yashraj Anshukla, Founder & CEOUpdated 14 October 2026 · 7 min readIn this article
Learnyst is an Indian LMS with live classes, DRM and branded apps. People look at alternatives when the entry plan's 10% commission starts to bite, or when they want a branded app without moving to a top tier. This guide uses Learnyst's own pricing page and the alternatives' pages, read on 14 October 2026.
Learnyst in brief
| Plan | Price | Fee on sales | Branded app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launcher | ₹26,997 a year | 10% | Not stated |
| Professional | 149 a month plus taxes | 0% | Common app (not branded) |
| Premium | 249 a month plus taxes | 0% | Branded Android |
| Business | 799 a month plus taxes | 0% | Branded Android and iOS |
The monthly prices do not name a currency on the page. The page also says branded apps carry additional charges and an annual commitment, and are published under Learnyst's developer account. Our Learnyst pricing guide has the detail.
Why people look elsewhere
- Commission on the entry plan. Launcher takes 10% of every sale.
- Branded apps sit on higher tiers, and iOS only on Business.
- App ownership. The page states apps are published under Learnyst's account.
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What Launcher costs as you grow
| Monthly sales | Yearly cost |
|---|---|
| ₹25,000 | ₹56,997 |
| ₹50,000 | ₹86,997 |
| ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,46,997 |
| ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,66,997 |
Alternatives compared
| Platform | Starting cost | Commission | Branded app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synappses | Free; Basic ₹7,199 a month billed annually | 0% on every plan | Medium and Pro, Android and iOS |
| Graphy | ₹24,999 a year | 10%, 7.5% or 5% by plan | Android on paid plans; iOS on Rise |
| TagMango | No fixed fee on Basic | 10% down to 0% by plan | Separate one-time purchase from ₹74,999 |
| Classplus | ₹29,999 a year | Not stated | Android listed |
When Learnyst is the right choice
- You want an established Indian LMS with DRM and live classes.
- Your sales are low and a flat yearly fee with a 10% cut suits you.
- You are happy to move up a tier for branded apps.
To see the head-to-head with a zero-commission platform, read Synappses vs Learnyst, or compare more options in Graphy alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best alternative to Learnyst?
- It depends on your sales and what you need. Platforms with no commission on any plan avoid the entry-plan cut; platforms that include an iOS app avoid a top-tier requirement.
- Does Learnyst have a free plan?
- Its pricing page lists a free trial and no free plan.
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