TalentLMS

TalentLMS has operated since 2009 as a bridge between corporate training tools and independent creators. The free tier lets you host up to 10 courses for unlimited learners with basic features. Paid plans start affordably and add learner limits, reporting, and integrations. The platform handles live training sessions, certificate generation, and granular course access control.

Appeals to both small businesses building internal training and instructors testing course viability without upfront costs. The free tier is solid enough to run real courses, not just a demo, making it a natural pick if you're unsure whether course hosting fits your revenue model yet.