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eLearning cost calculator
This eLearning cost calculator shows what a custom course costs. Most cost 2,000 to 10,000 USD. Pick 3 things below to see your own range and how long it takes.
How long is the course?
What does the learner do?
Voice
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minutes
slides (1 slide is about 1 minute)
in total
Your estimate
3,100–5,600 USD
About 7 weeks from start to launch.
Under 2,000 USD is a small build. A freelancer may suit it better, or do it yourself with our free guides.
A range, not a quote. Based on the rates we quote real clients.
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We will email you within 1 business day with ways to bring the cost down. Shorter lessons and AI voice save the most.
How the eLearning cost calculator works
The calculator uses the same rates we quote real clients (set 23 Oct 2026). Price = finished minutes x the rate for what the learner does, plus voice, languages and rules.
| What changes the price | Range |
|---|---|
| Watch and quiz | 60–100 USD per finished minute |
| Click and try | 100–180 USD per finished minute |
| Branching scenarios | 180–300 USD per finished minute |
| AI voice | adds 3–6 USD a minute |
| Human voice | adds 15–30 USD a minute |
| Each extra language | adds 35–50% of the base price |
| Rules set the content (compliance, health, safety) | x1.3 to x1.6 |
| Smallest full build | 2,000 USD |
Starting from slides? One slide is about one finished minute. Timeline: 1 week to plan, about 1 week of scripts per 30 minutes, about 1 week of build per 15 minutes, 1.5 weeks of your reviews, plus a week per extra language.
Questions about eLearning costs
How much does eLearning cost per minute?
About 60 to 100 USD per finished minute for watch-and-quiz lessons, 100 to 180 for click-and-try, and 180 to 300 for branching scenarios. Voice and extra languages add to that.
How long does it take to build an eLearning course?
A 30-minute course takes about 6 to 8 weeks from plan to launch. Your review rounds are often the slowest part.
Why does compliance training cost more?
The law sets what it must cover, so every line is checked and there are more review rounds. Plan for 30 to 60% more. See compliance training cost.
Is it cheaper to build it ourselves?
Sometimes. You need an authoring tool, someone who knows it, and their time. See Storyline 360 pricing for the tool cost.
What does translation add?
Each extra language adds about 35 to 50% of the base price. See how to localize an eLearning course.