Short answer
A learning management system (LMS) delivers and tracks learning: courses, video lessons, documents, quizzes, assignments, certificates, cohorts and reports. Infikey builds custom LMS platforms and customises Moodle for schools, universities, training companies and corporate L&D, with SCORM, xAPI, payments and integrations. Typical builds cost USD 20,000–60,000.
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LMS features
| Area | Features |
|---|---|
| Content | Video with secure streaming, PDFs, SCORM and xAPI packages, live sessions, drip release |
| Assessment | Quizzes, question banks, assignments with rubrics, proctoring options, certificates |
| Learners | Learning paths, progress tracking, reminders, discussion, mobile app with offline downloads |
| Admin | Users, groups, cohorts, enrolment rules, compliance training due dates |
| Commerce | One-off courses, subscriptions, bundles, coupons, B2B seat licences, GST/VAT invoices |
| Reports | Completion, scores, time spent, compliance status, export to HR systems |
| Integrations | SSO (Google, Microsoft), HRMS, Zoom or Teams, payment gateways, CRM |
Custom LMS, Moodle or SaaS?
| Option | Best for | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS LMS | Quick internal training with standard needs | Per-user fees, limited branding and custom features |
| Customised Moodle | Universities and institutes wanting open source and control | Needs good hosting, theme work and upkeep |
| Custom LMS | Learning businesses, unique workflows, marketplaces, deep integrations | Higher upfront build cost, full ownership |
Run the numbers with the build vs buy calculator.
Cost
| Scope | Budget (USD) | Budget (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle customisation with branded theme and integrations | 8,000–20,000 | 6.5–16 lakh |
| Custom LMS MVP: courses, quizzes, certificates, payments, admin | 20,000–40,000 | 16–32 lakh |
| Multi-tenant LMS for selling to many organisations, with apps | 40,000–80,000 | 32–65 lakh |
Planning to sell your LMS as a product? See multi-tenant SaaS development.
AI features worth adding
- An AI tutor that answers learners’ questions from your own course material, with sources.
- Automatic quiz and flashcard generation from lessons, reviewed by instructors.
- Summaries and transcripts of video lessons for accessibility and revision.
- Assignment feedback drafts that instructors approve before learners see them.
Project blueprint
Branded learning platform for a professional certification institute
Based on the requirements we hear most often from buyers like this.
A professional certification institute sells recorded courses through a third-party marketplace that takes a large cut and owns the student relationship. It wants its own platform with live classes, mock tests and certificates.
What we would build
- Course catalogue with recorded lessons, notes and protected video streaming
- Live classes with attendance and recordings
- Mock tests with timers, question banks and performance analytics
- Payments, coupons and instalment plans
- Automatic certificates with verification links
How success is measured
- Course completion rate
- Revenue kept compared with marketplace fees
- Mock test attempts per enrolled student
- Refund requests and support tickets per course