Best Spark Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 platforms from learning management systems ranked against Spark on the same published basis.
- 1Spark vs Google Classroom
- 2Spark vs Moodle LMS
- 3Spark vs TalentLMS
- 4Spark vs OpenEduCat
- 5Spark vs D2L Brightspace
- 6Spark vs Valamis Learning Platform
- 7Spark vs SkyPrep
- 8Spark vs ProProfs Training Maker
- 9Spark vs Cornerstone Learning
- 10Spark vs TalentCards
- 11Spark vs LearningStone
- 12Spark vs Blackboard Learn
- 13Spark vs Continu
- 14Spark vs 360Learning
- 15Spark vs AlphaLearn
- 16Spark vs Frappe Learning
- 17Spark vs Teachfloor
- 18Spark vs Open eLMS
- 19Spark vs Looop by 360Learning
- 20Spark vs Infor Learning Management System
Spark alternatives compared
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Classroom | 8.6 | Free plan | — | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 2 | Moodle LMS | 8.4 | No | — | API |
| 3 | TalentLMS | 8.4 | Free plan | $119/mo | API |
| 4 | OpenEduCat | 8.4 | Free plan | $2.42/mo | Android, API, iOS, Linux, self-hosted |
| 5 | D2L Brightspace | 8.0 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 6 | Valamis Learning Platform | 8.0 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 7 | SkyPrep | 8.0 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 8 | ProProfs Training Maker | 8.0 | Free plan | $1.99/mo | Android, API, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 9 | Cornerstone Learning | 7.9 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 10 | TalentCards | 7.8 | Free plan | $0.80/mo | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 11 | LearningStone | 7.8 | Free plan | $143/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 12 | Blackboard Learn | 7.7 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 13 | Continu | 7.7 | No | — | Android, API, Browser, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 14 | 360Learning | 7.7 | No | $8/mo | API |
| 15 | AlphaLearn | 7.6 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, self-hosted, Web |
| 16 | Frappe Learning | 7.6 | Free plan | $5/mo | self-hosted, Web |
| 17 | Teachfloor | 7.5 | No | $89/mo | API, Web |
| 18 | Open eLMS | 7.5 | Free plan | £0.83/mo | API |
| 19 | Looop by 360Learning | 7.4 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Web |
| 20 | Infor Learning Management System | 7.4 | No | — | API, Web |
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Questions about Spark alternatives
What is the best alternative to Spark?
Google Classroom, number 1 in learning management systems with a score of 8.6 out of 10. The others here: Moodle LMS, TalentLMS, OpenEduCat and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to Spark?
Google Classroom is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 8 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.