Using LearnPack for Free vs Paid Plans
LearnPack can run locally for free or as paid cloud plans. The free, self-hosted mode gives full control with manual setup. Paid plans add AI course creation, Rigobot (AI assistent), SCORM export, and real-time insights, all optimized for humans and LLM-powered workflows. ⚙️Self-Hosted (Free, Local)
What you get:
- Install:
npm install -g @learnpack/learnpack - Init with
learnpack init, edit learn.json - Write Markdown quizzes, publish via CLI
- Audit with
learnpack audit
- No LearnPack’s AI assistent
- No one-click generation
- No cloud hosting
Paid Creator Plans (Cloud)
What you unlock:
- Fast setup with AI-assisted editing
- Rigobot guidance (context + memory + Socratic)
- Interactive checks in one click (quizzes & projects)
- Share a link or export SCORM
- Insight into engagement and progress
- $/month per teacher + package cost
Self-Hosted (Free, Local Mode)
What you can do:- Install globally with
npm install -g @learnpack/learnpack. - Initialize tutorials with
learnpack init. - Configure options in learn.json (grading, delivery, telemetry).
- Write quizzes in Markdown.
- Publish via CLI.
- Audit with
learnpack audit.
- No Rigobot tutor.
- No one-click course generation.
- No cloud hosting.
- Updates and maintenance are manual.
Tip for builders: If you prefer full local control, start with the free mode, then move content to the cloud when you need AI editing, tutoring, or SCORM portability.
Paid Creator Plans (Cloud)
What you unlock:- Fast setup: answer a few questions, get a full course.
- Rigobot integration: context-aware, memory-based, Socratic prompts (learn more).
- Interactive elements: quizzes, projects, assignments in one click (how to add).
- AI editing: rewrite, expand, simplify any section.
- Cloud publishing: share a link or export SCORM.
- Insights: engagement, progress, and frustration tracking (telemetry options).
Why teams choose Paid: faster iteration, embedded Rigobot support in-lesson, and LMS-ready output. See how Rigobot improves completion rates.
Comparison Rubric
| Feature | Free (Self-Hosted) | Paid (Cloud, $/month + packages) |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Local via npm | Cloud, minimal setup |
| Course creation | Manual init, config, Markdown quizzes | AI one-click generation |
| Tutor | None | Rigobot (context-aware, Socratic) |
| Publishing | Manual CLI | Share link or SCORM export |
| Editing | Code/Markdown | AI editing (refine, expand, simplify) |
| Quizzes | Markdown checklists | Auto-generated, interactive, tracked |
| Updates | Manual edits | AI-assisted, in seconds |
| Insights | None | Real-time analytics |