The Course Hosting Platform Built to Stay Up When Learners Show Up
DRM-protected video, global CDN delivery, and infrastructure that scales with enrollment spikes — all under your own domain, so hosting is one less thing to worry about.
DRM-protected video hosting with global CDN delivery for fast playback anywhere
Infrastructure that scales automatically during enrollment or cohort spikes
Video, quizzes, certificates, and payments all hosted in one system, not five — the same engine behind our Enterprise LMS
What is a Course Hosting Platform?
Infrastructure that stores and delivers your course content — video, files, quizzes — to learners reliably at scale, handling storage, bandwidth, streaming, and security so you don't have to manage servers yourself.
If you're comparing your options at a category level first, our overview of a Learning Management System and our broader Online Learning Platform page are good starting points before you zero in on hosting specifics.
Storage & protection
Video and files stored securely with DRM protecting against unauthorized downloads.
Delivery
Global CDN distribution so playback stays fast regardless of learner location.
Reliability & scale
Infrastructure that holds up during enrollment spikes and live cohort sessions.
"Hosting" sometimes just means a video file sitting in cloud storage with a link. The gap that matters: does it stay fast and available when 500 learners hit play at once during a scheduled cohort session, or does it buckle exactly when it matters most.
Basic file storage vs. a full course hosting platform
| Capability | Basic cloud storage | Full course hosting platform |
|---|---|---|
| Video protection | Standard link, easy to rip | Native DRM streaming |
| Global delivery | Single-region file access | CDN-distributed for fast playback anywhere |
| Traffic spikes | Manual scaling required | Scales automatically |
| Certificates on completion | Not available | Auto-issued, branded, verifiable |
| Payments | Needs a separate checkout tool | Built-in payments |
| Uptime monitoring | Not your problem to solve, but not solved either | Monitored infrastructure |
"Reliable hosting" on a pricing page is worth checking against the table above before you commit. The gap between "your video is stored somewhere" and "your video stays fast and protected under real traffic" is exactly where most disappointment happens after signing up.
What ships as part of the core hosting
Every item below is included at every tier — not a premium add-on.
DRM-Protected Video
Host and protect course video with native VdoCipher DRM.
Global CDN Delivery
Distributed delivery keeps playback fast for learners anywhere.
Automatic Scaling
Infrastructure scales with enrollment spikes and live cohort traffic.
Custom Domain
Host courses on yourdomain.com with no vendor branding in the URL — part of our white label LMS foundation.
Auto-Issued Certificates
Certificates generate on completion with your branding and a verifiable ID.
Payment Integration
Sell hosted courses directly, no separate checkout tool.
Branded Mobile App
Give learners a mobile app under your name to study on the go.
Usage & Uptime Monitoring
Track storage, bandwidth, and infrastructure health from one dashboard.
API Integration
Connect hosted courses to your existing payment, email, and CRM tools.
Where AI actually saves time
Not that it replaces instructional design — it removes the blank-page problem before content ever needs hosting, so review time goes further. See the full picture on our AI LMS page.
AI Course Generator
Turn a document or topic prompt into a structured course outline — complete with lessons and a suggested assessment — ready for an author to review, record, and host.
AI Lesson Generator, AI Quiz Generator, AI Assignment Generator, AI Translation, AI Voiceover, AI Learning Paths, AI Recommendations, AI Analytics, and an AI Tutor are planned additions. Forward-looking, not currently available on the platform.
What reliable hosting actually changes
Infrastructure isn't glamorous, but it changes whether learners trust the course enough to finish it.
No buffering, anywhere
CDN delivery keeps playback smooth for learners regardless of location.
Launch-day spikes handled
Infrastructure scales automatically instead of falling over on the day it matters.
Content stays protected
DRM makes casual ripping and resale meaningfully harder than a standard embed.
No developer on call
Scaling, monitoring, and security are handled without an internal infrastructure team.
Consistent brand experience
Custom domain and branding stay intact across every hosted screen.
Room to scale
Add courses, storage, or bandwidth without a re-platform later.
Who needs a course hosting platform
The common thread: content and learners depend on the hosting actually holding up.
Independent Course Creators
Host a paid course library without managing servers themselves. See Creator solutions.
Software Companies
Host a training academy alongside their existing product infrastructure.
Coaches & Consultants
Host live cohort sessions without infrastructure failing under real traffic. See Coaching solutions.
Training Companies
Host branded course catalogs for multiple client accounts reliably.
Educational Institutions
Host courses reachable by learners across regions and time zones.
Enterprises
Host internal training that scales through a company-wide rollout with our Enterprise LMS.
Membership Communities
Host an ongoing content library reliably behind one login, via our membership platform.
Certification Bodies
Host secure, DRM-protected exams and issue verifiable credentials.
LearnerFast vs. other course hosting options
A factual, feature-level comparison. Every platform has real strengths — this is about hosting reliability and protection specifically.
| Capability | LearnerFast | Teachable | Thinkific | Kajabi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | ||||
| DRM video (VdoCipher) | ||||
| Global CDN delivery | ||||
| Automatic traffic scaling | ||||
| Branded mobile app | ||||
| White label included at base tier | Yes | Higher tier only | Higher tier only | Higher tier only |
Teachable, Thinkific, and Kajabi all offer reasonable hosting infrastructure; DRM depth and tier requirements vary by plan. LearnerFast includes native DRM video and full white-label hosting by default rather than as a premium upsell. Comparison reflects publicly available product information as of this writing — verify current specifics directly with each vendor.
Why LearnerFast, specifically
Not a superlative claim — a description of what the hosting is optimized for, so you can judge fit yourself.
Many platforms host video adequately but leave DRM, scaling under spikes, or global delivery as gaps you discover after a course launch goes wrong. LearnerFast treats hosting reliability as core infrastructure, not an afterthought bolted onto a video player — the same reliability underpins our LMS platform as a whole.
Video actually protected, with native DRM rather than a standard embeddable player.
Global delivery by default, not a regional add-on you have to configure yourself.
Built to absorb traffic spikes, so a successful launch doesn't become an outage.
Video, quizzes, certificates, and payments in one hosted system, not five separate vendors.
Scales from one course to a full catalog without a re-platform later.
If your only requirement is hosting one free, low-traffic video, a simpler free tool might suffice. Built for creators and businesses where downtime, slow playback, or ripped video are real costs — not just an inconvenience.
Pricing — reliable hosting isn't upsold
DRM and CDN delivery shouldn't be the thing that pushes you into a higher tier. Here's what actually shapes cost instead.
What shapes your price
Active learner count, storage and bandwidth volume, integration complexity, and support tier.
What's included
DRM video, global CDN delivery, certificates, and standard integrations at every tier.
What's scoped separately
Custom API work, dedicated onboarding support, and high-volume video hosting, scoped to actual usage.
What reliable hosting looks like
Illustrative composites built from common use cases — not specific named customers.
Launch-day surge
A course opens to a waitlist of thousands and playback stays smooth without manual intervention.
Global learner base
Learners across three continents get consistent video speed thanks to CDN delivery.
Migrating off self-hosting
A team moves off self-managed servers and stops fielding uptime complaints.
Course hosting platform questions, answered directly
What is a course hosting platform?
A course hosting platform stores and delivers your course content — video, files, quizzes — to learners reliably at scale, handling storage, bandwidth, streaming, and security so you don't have to manage servers yourself.
Is my course video protected from being downloaded?
Yes, video is hosted with native VdoCipher DRM, which restricts downloading and screen-recording far more effectively than a standard embedded video player.
Will video playback be fast for learners in different countries?
Yes, content is delivered through a global content delivery network, so learners get fast playback regardless of their location rather than streaming from a single origin server.
What happens if my course gets a sudden spike in enrollments?
Hosting infrastructure scales automatically to handle traffic spikes, so a sudden spike in enrollments doesn't require manual server upgrades.
Is there a storage or bandwidth limit for my courses?
Storage and video hosting needs shape your pricing tier rather than hitting a hard wall — higher-volume hosting is scoped to your actual usage.
Can I host courses on my own domain?
Yes, courses run entirely on your custom domain, with no vendor subdomain or URL fragment anywhere in the experience.
Does the hosting platform also handle quizzes, certificates, and payments, or just video?
It handles all of it in one system — video hosting, quizzes, certificates, and payments — rather than requiring a separate checkout or assessment tool.
What uptime can I expect from the hosting platform?
The platform is built for reliable uptime with monitored infrastructure, since a course that's unreachable during a scheduled cohort session is a direct problem for learners and revenue.
Can I back up or export my course content?
Course content, learner data, and completion records remain accessible and exportable, so you're not locked into the platform with no way to retrieve your own material.
Does hosting include a mobile app for learners?
Yes, the Mobile App Builder produces a branded learner app so people can study on iOS and Android without a separate development project.
Course hosting platform vs. self-hosting video and files — which is better?
A hosting platform gets DRM protection, CDN delivery, and reliable uptime live immediately. Self-hosting gives full infrastructure control but requires ongoing server management, security patching, and scaling work — usually only worth it at very specific technical requirements.
Can I white-label the hosting platform under my own domain and logo?
Yes, custom domain, logo, certificates, and a branded mobile app are included by default rather than sold as a premium add-on. See our dedicated white label LMS page.
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