The LearningSuite alternative with built-in checkout and public pricing
LearningSuite is a strong German course platform, and the two products overlap a lot. The differences are in how you sell and how you buy: native Stripe checkout, a public price list and a 14-day trial without a sales call.
Quick summary
MemberArea vs. LearningSuite
LearningSuite covers courses, community, hubs and exams for German-speaking creators, much like MemberArea does. Where they differ: LearningSuite sells through connected payment providers and publishes no price list, so plans are quoted after a demo. MemberArea ships native Stripe checkout with 0 % platform fee, shows every price on its pricing page starting at €29/month, and lets you start a 14-day trial without a card or a sales call.
Your own checkout, 0 % platform fee
Sell courses, memberships and events through MemberArea's Stripe checkout with subscriptions, coupons and EU invoices, without routing sales through a third-party provider.
Transparent pricing from €29/month
Every plan and limit is public on the pricing page. No quote and no demo required to see what it costs.
Start today
14-day trial without a card. Set up your first course this afternoon instead of booking a demo slot.
Switching from LearningSuite? The migration is included.
Send your export and your courses, members and orders are set up for you in MemberArea, at no extra cost. Most creators are live within a day.
Feature comparison
Side by side
The features that matter most for running a membership business.
| Feature | MemberArea | LearningSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Online courses | Yes | Yes |
| Community spaces | Yes | Yes |
| Hubs and portals | Yes | Yes |
| Assignments and exams | Yes | Yes |
| Screen and webcam recording | Yes | Yes |
| German-language UI | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR / DACH compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Native checkout and payments | Yes | Via connected payment providers |
| 0% platform transaction fee | Yes | Depends on the payment provider |
| Public price list | Yes | On request |
| Free trial without a card | Yes | Via demo booking |
| Migration service included | Yes | Offered |
Pricing
What you pay
LearningSuite publishes no price list, plans are quoted on request. MemberArea shows every price and starts at €29/month.
MemberArea
From €89 per month
Professional plan, billed annually
Public price list, flat rate, 0 % platform fee
- Every plan and limit visible on the pricing page
- Native Stripe checkout and EU invoices
- Community, hubs and exams included
- 14-day trial without a card
LearningSuite
Current prices at LearningSuite
Plans and prices on request after a demo
- No public price list
- Selling through connected payment providers
- Trial via demo booking instead of self-service
source: LearningSuite pricing page. Net prices unless stated otherwise. Competitor pricing and features reflect publicly listed plans and may have changed. Check the provider for current details.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I migrate from LearningSuite to MemberArea?
Yes. Export your courses, members and content from LearningSuite and send them over: the migration service is included on every plan, so everything is set up for you at no extra cost.
Does MemberArea have hubs and exams like LearningSuite?
Yes. MemberArea includes hubs and member portals, assignments with submissions, exams with automatic grading and certificates with your own design.
Is MemberArea GDPR-compliant and hosted in the EU?
Yes. Your data is hosted in the EU, the platform is built to be GDPR-ready with data processing agreements, and the admin and member areas are fully available in German.
Ready to make the switch?
Import your content from LearningSuite and go live quickly. Free to start, no credit card required.
Migration included. No per-member fees. Cancel anytime.