Zoho Learn

by Zoho Corporation · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Since 1996

Knowledge and training platform from Zoho.

LMS software Travel, transport & ride appsMade in IndiaFree plan

Starting price: Rs 50/user/month; Express, billed annually (Rs 60 monthly)
Free trial / plan: Free for 5 users; 3 spaces, 5 manuals, 5 courses, 1 GB total
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.8; transparency & India fit

What is Zoho Learn?

Zoho Learn puts two tools in one place: an internal knowledge base for SOPs, policies and manuals, and a course builder for training staff, customers or channel partners. That pairing makes the most sense for Indian SMEs and mid-sized firms that want onboarding documents and the training built on them in the same system. A sales team in a distribution company could keep its product manuals as articles, turn the key ones into lessons, and attach a quiz with a passing score. Zoho lists Motilal Oswal, Tata Play Fiber and Y-Axis among its customers and says more than 18,000 businesses use the product.

Pricing is published in rupees and charged per user. Express costs Rs 50 per user per month on annual billing (Rs 60 if you pay monthly). Professional costs Rs 150 per user per month annually (Rs 180 monthly). A free plan covers 5 users, 3 spaces, 5 manuals, 5 courses and 2 learning paths with 1 GB of storage in total, which is enough to test it with a small team. For a 40-person office, Express comes to about Rs 24,000 a year before tax. The pricing page contradicts itself on tax, so ask Zoho whether GST is added on top.

The strengths are practical. Courses can mix text, video, documents and quizzes, SCORM packages from other authoring tools can be imported even on the free plan, and Zia AI can draft an SOP or a course outline from a single prompt. Branded external portals let you train dealers or customers without putting them on your internal workspace. Professional adds what HR and compliance teams usually ask for: mandatory reads, article verification reminders, drip-fed lessons, timed quizzes, course expiry and detailed reports.

The weak spots are just as clear. Assignments, descriptive answers, instructors and detailed reporting are all Professional-only, so most serious training programmes end up on the Rs 150 tier. Zoho does not publish a Zoho Learn integrations page, and we found no documented native link to Zoho People's performance module or to Microsoft Teams. The iPhone app is designed for reading and taking courses rather than authoring, and its App Store listing is marked as built for iPhone, not iPad. Firms that need e-commerce course sales, live classes or deep HRMS sync should look at a dedicated LMS.

What works well

+Knowledge base and LMS share one workspace, so articles can be reused directly as course lessons
+Published INR pricing starts at Rs 50 per user per month on annual Express billing
+Free plan for 5 users includes SCORM import, quizzes and encryption at rest
+Zia AI drafts SOPs, course outlines and text lessons from a short prompt
+Branded custom portals let you train partners, dealers or customers separately from staff
+Professional plan adds mandatory reads, article verification reminders and unlimited version history for compliance
+Indian customer data is hosted in Zoho's Mumbai and Chennai data centres

What to watch out for

−Assignments, descriptive quizzes, instructors and detailed reports are locked to the Professional plan
−No published integrations page, and no confirmed native sync with Zoho People or Microsoft Teams
−The pricing page gives conflicting statements on trial length (7 vs 30 days) and on whether GST is included
−Mobile apps are mainly for reading and learning, so content authoring stays on the web
−No built-in way to sell courses or run live virtual classes, unlike learner-facing LMS products
−Custom portal users are billed as a separate per-user add-on beyond the base plan

Best suited for: Indian SMEs building a central SOP and policy library alongside onboarding courses · Companies already on Zoho One or Zoho Workplace that want training within the same account · Businesses training dealers, franchisees or customers through a branded external portal · Teams that need mandatory-read tracking and quiz-based compliance checks on a modest budget

Zoho Learn at a glance

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Zoho Learn features

Researched from Zoho Learn's official product pages · updated October 2026.

Knowledge base

Structured spaces, manuals, chapters and articles
Collaborative editor with multimedia and interactive elements
Reusable article templates
Search across pages with tags for grouping
Approval flow, verification reminders and version history
Mandatory reading assignments

Course authoring

Text, video and document lesson types
SCORM import from other authoring tools
Learning paths and knowledge articles used as lessons
Drip-based lesson delivery and automated reminders
Course navigation settings and expiry

Assessments

Multiple question types and question banks
Long-form assignments with manual evaluation
Passing scores, attempt limits and quiz timers
Quiz analytics

Learner experience and reporting

Badges and completion certificates
Progress markers and personal performance reports
Lesson discussion forums and course ratings
Organisation and department analytics with CSV export

Access and external portals

Role-based read and edit permissions
Hierarchical access for groups or individuals
Secure external sharing of articles and manuals
Multiple branded portals with private or public access

AI capabilities

Zia generates a complete SOP from a single prompt
Zia creates course outlines from a chosen topic and modules
Zia drafts and customises text lessons
Zoho MCP integration lets external LLMs work with Zoho Learn

Zoho Learn pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor · free trial: 7-day free trial, no credit card (pricing FAQ also mentions 30 days of Professional). Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Zoho Learn pricing breakdown

Free

Rs 0

Up to 5 users

3 spaces, 5 manuals, 5 courses, 2 learning paths
1 GB total storage
Text, video, document lessons, quizzes and SCORM
1 question bank with 20 questions, encryption at rest

Express

Rs 50/user/month

Billed annually; Rs 60/user/month billed monthly

10 spaces, 50 manuals, 25 courses, 5 learning paths
1 GB storage per user
Passing scores, quiz attempts and basic course reports
Password-protected external sharing, 30-day version history, PDF export
Custom portals available as add-on

Professional

Rs 150/user/month

Billed annually; Rs 180/user/month billed monthly

Unlimited spaces, manuals, courses and learning paths
5 GB storage per user
Assignments, descriptive and timed quizzes, course expiry
Instructors, drip lessons, lesson discussions, reminders
Mandatory reads, article verification, detailed reports

Other pricing options & add-ons

Custom portal users (1-100)
Per external portal user; Rs 24 for 101-500 and Rs 18 for 501-1000 users, per Zoho's INR price file
Rs 30/user/month
Additional portal (Zoho One)
Zoho One customers get one portal with 5 users free; extra portals are charged monthly
Rs 600/month

• Annual billing saves about 17% compared with monthly
• The pricing page states both that prices include local taxes and that GST is added; confirm with Zoho
• Special pricing is offered for non-profits and educational institutions
• Prices read from Zoho's INR price file for Zoho Learn

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Integrations, security & India

Integrations

SCORM package import
Zoho MCP (connect LLMs to Zoho Learn workflows)
Zia AI assistant
Zoho One bundle

Security & compliance

Encryption at rest is listed even on the free plan
Role-based read and edit permissions with hierarchical access for groups or individuals
Password-protected external sharing of articles from the Express plan
Approval flow and version history to control content changes
Indian accounts are hosted in Zoho's Mumbai (primary) and Chennai (secondary) data centres

For Indian businesses

Zoho publishes Zoho Learn prices in INR: Express Rs 50 and Professional Rs 150 per user per month on annual billing
Indian customer data sits in Zoho's Mumbai primary and Chennai secondary data centres, chosen by the country you pick at signup
Indian brands shown as customers include Motilal Oswal, Tata Play Fiber, Meril Academy and Y-Axis
Built by Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Zoho offers special pricing for non-profits and educational institutions, and annual plans can be paid by bank transfer

Mobile apps

Android app iOS app

Free apps for reading articles, resuming courses, taking quizzes, submitting assignments, downloading certificates and getting notifications. The iOS listing is iPhone-only and requires iOS 15 or later. Authoring and admin work is done in the web app.

What reviewers say about Zoho Learn

Scores published on independent review sites — follow the links for the full reviews.

Apple App Store (India)

4.3/5

12 reviews

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Trust, compliance & who uses Zoho Learn

18,000+ businesses (vendor claim)

Customers

Is Zoho Learn the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Indian SMEs building a central SOP and policy library alongside onboarding courses
Companies already on Zoho One or Zoho Workplace that want training within the same account
Businesses training dealers, franchisees or customers through a branded external portal
Teams that need mandatory-read tracking and quiz-based compliance checks on a modest budget

Look elsewhere if you are…

Coaches or edtech businesses that want to sell courses to the public and collect payments
Organisations that need live instructor-led virtual classrooms or deep two-way HRMS integration
Teams wanting iPad-first authoring or offline course creation

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Specifications

Category: LMS software, Travel, transport & ride apps
Vendor: Zoho Corporation
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founded: 1996
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Rs 50/user/month · Express, billed annually (Rs 60 monthly)
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: Yes

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Zoho Learn — frequently asked questions

How much does Zoho Learn cost in India?+

Zoho Learn has three tiers. Free costs nothing for up to 5 users. Express is Rs 50 per user per month on annual billing, or Rs 60 if you pay monthly. Professional is Rs 150 per user per month annually, or Rs 180 monthly. Branded portals for external users are a separate per-user add-on.

Is GST included in Zoho Learn prices?+

Zoho Learn's pricing page contradicts itself: one line says prices include local taxes and another says GST is charged on top. To be safe, budget an extra 18% GST on the listed INR price until Zoho confirms otherwise. Zoho bills Indian customers in rupees, and annual plans can also be paid by bank transfer.

Does Zoho Learn have a free plan?+

Yes. The Zoho Learn free plan covers 5 users, 3 spaces, 5 manuals, 5 courses and 2 learning paths, with 1 GB of total storage. It includes text, video and document lessons, quizzes, SCORM import, one question bank of 20 questions and encryption at rest. It works well as a pilot for a small team.

How long is the Zoho Learn free trial?+

The Zoho Learn pricing page advertises a 7-day free trial that needs no credit card, but its FAQ section mentions a 30-day trial with full Professional access. Either way, the account drops to the Free plan when the trial ends unless you buy a subscription, so your content is kept.

What is the difference between Zoho Learn Express and Professional?+

Zoho Learn Express (Rs 50 per user per month annually) allows 10 spaces, 50 manuals, 25 courses and 1 GB per user, with basic course reports and passing scores. Professional (Rs 150) removes those limits, gives 5 GB per user, and adds assignments, timed quizzes, instructors, drip lessons, mandatory reads and detailed reporting.

Can Zoho Learn be used to train customers or dealers?+

Yes. Zoho Learn's custom portals let you set up branded spaces for customers, partners, vendors or members, separate from your internal workspace, with private or public access. Portals are available on Express and Professional and are billed per portal user in volume tiers. Zoho One customers get one portal with 5 users free.

Does Zoho Learn have a mobile app?+

Zoho Learn has free Android and iPhone apps. Learners can read articles, resume courses, take quizzes, submit assignments, rate courses and download certificates. Notifications cover new articles and course assignments. Course building and admin settings stay in the web app, and the iOS app is built for iPhone rather than iPad.

Is data stored in India with Zoho Learn?+

Zoho places each account in a data centre based on the country chosen at signup. Indian accounts use Zoho's Mumbai data centre as primary and Chennai as secondary. Zoho Learn also lists encryption at rest on every plan, role-based permissions, and password-protected external sharing from the Express plan.

Zoho Learn vs a dedicated LMS: which should I choose?+

Pick Zoho Learn if your main need is internal SOPs, onboarding and compliance training at low per-user cost, especially if you already use Zoho apps. A dedicated LMS such as TalentLMS suits teams that need course sales, live classes or many third-party integrations, which Zoho Learn does not offer.

How long does it take to set up Zoho Learn?+

A small team can be running Zoho Learn within a day: sign in with a Zoho account, create spaces and manuals, and invite users. Zia AI can draft SOPs and course outlines to speed things up, and existing SCORM courses can be imported. Moving a large policy library and building quizzes usually takes a few weeks.

How do I sign up for Zoho Learn?+

New accounts are created at https://www.zoho.com/learn/signup.html on Zoho Learn's official site.

Does Zoho Learn have a free trial?+

Yes. Zoho Learn's official site offers a free trial.

Does Zoho Learn have a mobile app?+

Yes. Zoho Learn's official website links to its Android and iOS app.

What is Zoho Learn?+

Zoho Learn is lms software by Zoho Corporation, an Indian company from Chennai. Knowledge and training platform from Zoho.

How much does Zoho Learn cost?+

Zoho Corporation publishes: Rs 50/user/month · Express, billed annually (Rs 60 monthly). Confirm current plans and taxes on the official pricing page.

Does Zoho Learn offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Zoho Learn offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Zoho Learn made in India?+

Yes. Zoho Learn is built by Zoho Corporation, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Who is Zoho Learn best suited for?+

Zoho Learn suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for lms software with travel, transport & ride apps.

What are the best alternatives to Zoho Learn?+

Popular alternatives in lms software include Keka Learn, Moodle, Sunbird. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Zoho Learn deployed?+

Zoho Learn is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.