Free Forever Doesn’t Mean Limited: 7 Things You Can Do with Craft’s Free Plan

In a world full of limited-access freemium tools, most people assume that a "free plan" means restricted functionality or watered-down features. But Craft—our GenAI-powered, mobile-first microlearning platform—offers a Starter Plan that proves otherwise. It’s free forever, and more importantly, it’s functional enough to launch real training programs.

Whether you're a solo L&D professional, an HR leader piloting a new onboarding initiative, or a team manager trying to upskill 40 frontline employees—Craft's free plan gives you the tools you need to make an impact, fast.

Here’s how.

What You Get with Craft’s Free Starter Plan

Before we dive into the use cases, here’s what the Starter Plan actually includes:

  • 1 Author Account

  • 20 Courses

  • 40 Learners

  • Mobile-First Experience (via Craft mobile app)

  • Editable Templates

  • AI-Powered Drafting Tools

  • Basic Analytics Dashboard

  • No credit card required

All of this is available without a time limit or trial expiration.

You can view full plan details and compare tiers here.

7 Things You Can Do with Craft’s Free Plan

1. Build & Share Real Courses

Craft lets you create up to 20 fully functional microlearning modules. You can:

  • Start from scratch

  • Use ready-made templates

  • Share via direct links 

These aren’t just demos they’re real, interactive training courses you can roll out to actual learners.

2. Train 40 Learners Without Cost

The free plan allows you to enroll up to 40 unique learners who can:

  • Access courses via mobile or browser

  • Complete modules and assessments

  • Show up on your analytics dashboard for tracking

This makes Craft perfect for:

  • Small team pilots

  • Project-based learning

  • Department-level onboarding

3. Convert Static Content into Training Modules

You can transform your existing PDFs, SOPs, slide decks, or policy documents into bite-sized training. Even though automatic PDF-to-course conversion is a paid feature, you can still manually input and restructure content using AI suggestions.

4. Use AI-Powered Authoring

Craft includes built-in GenAI tools that help you:

  • Auto-draft learning content

  • Suggest quizzes and checkpoints

  • Format text for readability

This means even non-instructional designers can create high-quality, learner-friendly content without starting from zero.

5. Access Editable Templates

The free plan gives you access to templates across:

  • Onboarding

  • Compliance

  • Product training

  • SOP documentation

Templates are editable, customizable, and optimized for microlearning delivery.

6. Publish Content Across Devices

Courses are mobile-optimized by default. Whether learners use a phone, tablet, or desktop, they’ll get a responsive, smooth learning experience.

And since courses can be accessed via unique URLs, you can embed them in:

  • Intranets

  • Slack channels

  • Email campaigns

7. Track Basic Analytics

With Craft’s Starter Plan, you can monitor:

  • Course completion rates

  • Quiz performance

  • Learner engagement

Ideal Use Cases for the Free Plan

New Hire Onboarding (Small Teams)

For teams of under 40 people, you can digitize onboarding workflows using Craft templates and AI assistance. Update and roll out SOPs, culture decks, and welcome content with ease.

Link to explore onboarding use case: Onboarding LMS by Craft

Pilot Programs for Compliance

Want to test microlearning for mandatory training? Roll out a compliance refresher or data privacy module and track completions easily.

Relevant solution: Compliance Training LMS

Sales or Product Training

Launch a 5-course product learning path for a small sales team. Add role-play simulations or flashcard modules using built-in features.

Explore related use case: Sales Enablement Training LMS

When Should You Upgrade?

You’ll know it’s time to move beyond the free plan when:

  • You want more authors to collaborate on content

  • You exceed 40 learners or 20 live courses

  • You need auto-conversion from PDFs/PPTs

  • You want AI-powered multilingual support

  • You require custom branding or integrations

Subscribe to Craft's free forever plan .

Final Thoughts: You Don’t Have to Pay to Prove Value

Many enterprise tools require commitment before you can understand their real potential. With Craft’s Starter Plan, you can create, test, and deliver high-impact training without ever entering your credit card.

Whether you’re a startup, a consultant, or a department-level L&D lead, this plan is your springboard to fast, intelligent course creation.

Try Craft for Free | Request a Live Demo

FAQs About Craft’s Free Starter Plan

What can I do with Craft’s free plan?

You can build 20 real microlearning courses, train up to 40 learners, access AI tools, use templates, and track progress—all for free.

Is there a time limit on the free plan?

No. The Starter Plan is free forever, not a trial. You can keep using it as long as you stay within the course and learner limits.

Can I invite other authors to help build content?

No. The Starter Plan supports only one author. For multi-author collaboration, upgrade to the Business Plan.

Is it really mobile-first?

Yes. Courses work seamlessly on Craft’s mobile app as well as in a browser. It’s ideal for frontline, hybrid, or remote teams.

Can I upgrade at any time?

Yes. When your team grows or your training needs scale up, you can switch to a paid tier at any time from within your account.

Ready to get started? Craft’s Starter Plan is your zero-risk entry point into fast, GenAI-powered course creation. Start for free and see what you can build today. 

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