Many "free" platforms exist, but few are genuinely usable for real educational work. MooDIY's Free Forever Plan is different - it's designed to support actual teaching and learning, not just to be a limited trial that pushes you toward paid plans.
What You Actually Get
50 Active Users
This isn't a token number - 50 users is enough for:
- A small school's online supplementary materials
- A tutor managing multiple student groups
- A corporate trainer delivering professional development
- A nonprofit running community education programs
- A pilot program testing Moodle before institutional adoption
5 GB Storage
We designed this allocation based on real usage patterns for content-based courses:
- Approximately 10-15 active courses with text, images, and PDFs
- Course materials without large video files (use YouTube/Vimeo for video)
- Assignment submissions and feedback
- Quiz question banks with images
- We don't count the database and backups against your storage quota
Full Feature Access
Your free plan isn't a stripped-down demo. You get:
- All core Moodle features
- Access to our curated plugin collection
- Multiple theme options
- Assignment grading and feedback tools
- Quiz and assessment capabilities
- Forums and communication tools
- Course completion tracking
- Gradebook functionality
What Makes It "Usable"
Real Infrastructure
We don't cut corners on free accounts:
Reliability-focused shared infrastructure Your free site runs on managed shared infrastructure with monitoring, backups, and automated recovery processes. Formal uptime SLAs are available on enterprise plans.
Automatic Updates We handle:
- Moodle version upgrades
- Security patches
- PHP/database/webserver updates
- Plugin compatibility testing
You get an up-to-date, secure Moodle site on click of a button.
Professional Support Free plan users access our support channels. While paid plans get priority, we help everyone succeed.
Privacy and Trust
No Advertisements Your students see a clean, professional learning environment - no banner ads, no sponsored content, no distractions.
Your Data Stays Private We never sell user data. Period. We don't mine it for marketing. We don't share it with third parties. Your students' privacy is non-negotiable.
Read more about why we offer this plan and our commitment to education.
Freedom and Flexibility
No Vendor Lock-In Export your site using standard Moodle backup formats anytime. Move to another host (including self-hosting) whenever you want.
No Time Limits This isn't a 30-day trial or a "free for 3 months" promotion. It's genuinely forever - as long as you use it within our fair use policy.
No Credit Card Required Sign up without payment information. No surprise charges. No "forgot to cancel" fees.
Comparing Free Plans
How does our free offering stack up?
| Feature | MooDIY Free | Typical Trial Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Forever | 30-60 days |
| Users | 50 active | 10-50 |
| Storage | 5 GB | 50-200 MB |
| Features | Full access | Often limited |
| Ads | None | Often present |
| Data privacy | Protected | Varies |
| Credit card | Not required | Often required |
| Auto-upgrades | Yes | Usually no |
| Support | Included | Often excluded |
| Mobile app | Included | Varies |
| Mobile offline courses | Unlimited | Often capped |
Who Benefits Most
Individual Educators
- Teachers supplementing classroom instruction
- Tutors managing small student cohorts
- Instructional designers building course portfolios
- Trainers starting new consulting practices
Organizations Testing Moodle
- Schools evaluating LMS options before committing
- Departments piloting online learning programs
- Training companies validating business models
- Nonprofits exploring e-learning capabilities
Small-Scale Operations
- Community organizations teaching skills and trades
- Religious groups delivering educational content
- Hobby instructors sharing specialized knowledge
- Language exchange groups coordinating learning
When to Upgrade
The free plan serves you well until you need:
- More than 50 active users (you can still suspend old users to stay within limits)
- More than 5 GB storage (especially if using lots of multimedia)
- Premium features we add to paid tiers
- Priority support for business-critical deployments
When that time comes, upgrade seamlessly with zero downtime - your content, users, and settings transfer instantly.
Success on the Free Plan
Real examples of what's possible:
Community Tutor Program A volunteer tutoring organization uses the free plan to coordinate 30 tutors and 40 students, sharing resources and tracking progress.
Language Learning Exchange An informal language group uses the free plan to organize conversation partners, share vocabulary resources, and post audio practice files.
Professional Certification Prep An instructor offers free certification exam prep courses, helping 50 students prepare for industry exams without charging fees.
Our Perspective: Education for All
MooDIY's free plan reflects our vision for education: learning platforms should be accessible to everyone, not just well-funded institutions.
You're welcome to use the free plan as long as you need it. If you're adding value to people's lives through teaching and training, we want to support that mission.
Getting Started
Ready to experience an actually usable free Moodle plan?
Start Your Free Site -> 50 users - 5 GB storage - Forever free - No credit card - No ads - No data poaching
Have questions? Read about the story behind our free plan or contact us to discuss your specific needs.