For many associations, Freestone LMS has been a long-standing platform for delivering webinars and continuing education programs. Today, associations are being notified that Freestone LMS (and Crowd Wisdom LMS) are being sunset and there is a forced migration to Path LMS.
If your association is navigating this transition, it is worth knowing the history of Freestone LMS and exploring all your options.
This article explores the history of Freestone LMS, how it evolved from Peach New Media, what makes the platform unique, why it’s being retired, and what associations should consider as they evaluate next-generation LMS options.
Freestone LMS began as Peach New Media, a company founded to provide professional services for managing webinars and virtual education programs especially for associations and professional industries like those offering CLE and CPE.
Rather than starting as a standalone LMS vendor, Peach New Media focused on:
To support these services, Peach New Media developed its own LMS. The platform paired naturally with its webinar management offerings and allowed associations to deliver, track, and report on educational activities in one environment. Peach New Media’s LMS was the first of the modern wave of LMS in the association space that was catered towards video and live production and not only SCORM. Furthermore, it was a multi-tenant system driving down costs.
One of the most distinctive aspects of Peach New Media and later Freestone LMS was its proprietary webinar and livestreaming technology built directly into the LMS.
Unlike many platforms that rely on third-party tools, Freestone offered:
For associations running high-volume webinar programs, this tight integration reduced complexity and operational overhead.
As Momentive sunsets Freestone LMS and migrates customers to Path LMS, it is currently unclear whether this proprietary webinar and livestreaming functionality will continue in the same form.
This raises important questions:
For webinar-driven education programs, this uncertainty alone is reason to carefully evaluate alternatives.
Another hallmark of Peach New Media’s approach was revenue-share pricing in some contracts.
Rather than a pure SaaS subscription model, associations sometimes paid:
While this lowered upfront costs, it also tightly linked the LMS to managed services which made long-term flexibility more difficult as association education strategies evolved.
Freestone LMS’s evolution was shaped by a series of acquisitions:
Despite the name change, the platform itself remained largely the same, designed around webinar-centric education rather than modern, modular learning ecosystems.
Peach New Media was founded by Dave Will, who helped establish its services-led vision.
In 2017, Dave Will left the company and went on to found PropFuel, a platform focused on digital engagement and online conversations for associations.
As Freestone LMS became part of a larger private-equity-backed portfolio, product direction shifted from founder-led innovation to portfolio consolidation. Many customers reported slower support response times and lack of innovation.
Momentive’s decision to sunset Freestone LMS reflects broader trends in association technology:
Rather than continuing to evolve Freestone, Momentive is requiring customers to migrate to Path LMS.
Forced migrations are rarely neutral. Associations should carefully evaluate:
1. Feature Parity
Key Freestone workflows, especially webinar delivery and CE tracking, may not transfer cleanly.
2. Data Integrity
Learner history, credit records, and compliance data can be at risk during rushed transitions.
3. Long-Term Flexibility
Accepting a default migration may limit your ability to choose a platform aligned with your education strategy.
With Freestone LMS being retired, many associations are using this moment to reassess their LMS strategy.
Below are several Freestone LMS alternatives commonly evaluated by associations today.
Best for: Associations delivering continuing education, certification, and credentialing programs.
OasisLMS is purpose-built for associations and professional education providers, offering:
Unlike Freestone, OasisLMS is a founder led with active product development and an association-driven roadmap.
Best for: Organizations already committed to the Momentive ecosystem.
Path LMS is the default migration option for Freestone customers. While it may meet baseline LMS needs, associations should evaluate:
For many organizations, Path LMS represents a lateral move rather than a strategic upgrade.
Best for: Large organizations with enterprise training needs.
Cornerstone offers powerful analytics, scalability, and enterprise features. However, it is not association-native, and CE, certification, and monetization workflows often require customization.
Best for: Associations prioritizing modern UX and scalability.
Absorb LMS provides a clean learner experience and strong administrative tools. Associations may need additional configuration for complex CE or credentialing requirements.
Best for: Associations educating both members and external audiences.
LearnUpon supports extended enterprise learning and external audiences but may lack depth in association-specific CE and certification workflows.
Freestone LMS “invented” the affordable association LMS that was tied to helping organization deliver webinars and continuing education.
As the platform is sunset, associations have a rare opportunity to:
This transition can be a welcome opportunity to review your education strategy and technology stack instead of a headache with a forced migration.
Freestone LMS served many associations well for years. But forced migrations are about portfolio efficiency, not customer choice.
If your organization is being pushed to move because Freestone LMS is ending, this is the right time to explore platforms built specifically for association education before committing to another long-term constraint.
If your association is being forced to migrate off Freestone LMS, this is the moment to pause and choose a platform that truly supports your education strategy, not just your vendor’s roadmap.
OasisLMS is built specifically for associations and professional education providers, with flexible CE management, robust monetization tools, and long-term product stability.
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