Self-Hosted LMS Solutions for Course Creators, Educators, and Coaches
Own your platform. Keep your revenue. Stay in control.
If you’re relying on a third-party LMS to host your courses, you’re not alone — but you may also be at risk. When big platforms get acquired or shut down, creators are often left scrambling for a solution, sometimes with no access to their content or students.
At Glimmernet, we build secure, self-hosted learning management systems that give you complete control over your course content, branding, data, and revenue. Whether you’re migrating from an existing platform or building something entirely new, we provide the technical expertise and ongoing support to make it easy.
Why Choose a Self-Hosted LMS?
Third-party LMS platforms may seem convenient, but they come with tradeoffs — from high fees and limited branding to uncertainty during acquisitions or policy changes.
A self-hosted LMS offers:
- Full ownership of your content and user data
- Brand flexibility — your name, your domain, your experience
- Higher revenue retention — no platform cuts from your sales
- Scalability with the tools and features you choose
- Compliance and privacy tailored to your audience (COPPA, GDPR, etc.)
You’re the one creating value.
A self-hosted platform ensures you’re also the one in control.
When Platforms Change, Creators Get Left Behind
Industry consolidation is real — and it’s affecting instructors who never thought they’d have to move. When a major LMS is acquired by a larger company, smaller creators are often told they don’t qualify for migration to the new platform. That can mean losing your courses, your students, and your livelihood.
With a self-hosted LMS, that risk disappears. You’re not at the mercy of corporate decisions — your platform is yours, and you can grow it on your terms.
Keep More of What You Earn
Most hosted LMS platforms take a cut — sometimes 10% to 30% of your revenue, before transaction fees. With a self-hosted LMS, you choose your payment processor (such as Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net) and receive direct payouts without platform commissions.
This means:
- More profit per course sale
- Freedom to set pricing tiers, bundles, and discounts
- Full control over your checkout process and policies
When you host it yourself, you keep what you earn — and invest it back into your business.
What Glimmernet Delivers
We specialize in building custom self-hosted LMS platforms tailored to your goals. Whether you need to replicate a familiar workflow or explore advanced features, we’ve got you covered.
Our LMS Services Include:
- Expert-led platform planning & consultation
- Seamless migration from hosted platforms
- Setup with leading tools like LearnDash, LifterLMS, MemberPress, or custom frameworks
- Secure hosting, maintenance, and backups
- Built-in e-commerce, subscriptions, and membership controls
- CRM, email marketing, and third-party integrations
- Ongoing support, updates, and expansion as you grow
We don’t just set you up and walk away — we partner with you for long-term success.
Who Is This For?
Our self-hosted LMS solutions are ideal for:
- Internal training teams at companies and nonprofits
- Professional education providers and certification bodies
- Executive coaches and consultants with premium course offerings
- Organizations migrating away from limited SaaS platforms
- Visionary leaders who need a platform as polished as their brand
If you’re delivering high-value learning experiences and need a secure, scalable, fully branded platform — built and maintained by professionals — this is the solution you’ve been looking for.
FAQs about Self-Hosted LMS
What’s the difference between a self-hosted LMS and a hosted one?
Hosted LMS platforms are run by third-party companies. A self-hosted LMS lives on your server or ours — and you control everything from content to payment.
Do I need to be technical to manage a LMS?
Not at all. We handle all setup, hosting, maintenance, and support. You focus on your content — we take care of the rest.
Can I migrate my existing courses and students?
Yes. We specialize in migrations and can often bring over your course structure, videos, quizzes, certifications and even user data.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the features and level of support you need. Many clients find that even with setup and hosting, they save money long-term by keeping 100% of their sales.
Is this just for WordPress?
We often use WordPress with tools like LearnDash, LifterLMS or MemberPress, but we also build custom solutions — whatever best suits your vision and budget.
Ready to take back control of your course business?
Let’s talk about your self-hosted LMS.
Whether you need a fast migration or a brand-new platform, Glimmernet is here to help.