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Alison vs IGA
Both stand on online course marketplaces. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Alison combines a large free course library with career resources and options for organisational learning. Learners should note the advertising and offline-access limits; organisations should check the Free LMS user cap and API compatibility.
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IGA combines a free plan, video courses, mobile apps, and offline access. Review the listed course scope and confirm pricing before selecting a specific course or plan.
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| Alison | IGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Single Course Download: $1, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 12 | 4 |
| Maker | Alison | IGA |
| Website | alison.com | iga.rw |
| On online course marketplaces | #7 of 138 | #31 of 138 |
Alison: what it does well
- More than 6,000 courses are available.
- Self-paced courses have no stated time limit.
- Career tools include a résumé builder and job listings.
- Free LMS includes access to 6,000+ courses.
- LMS+ supports unlimited learners.
What to know first
- Free learning includes advertising.
- Offline learning is limited to English courses.
- Quizzes, assessments and certificates require internet access.
- Free LMS supports up to 10 users per organisation.
IGA: what it does well
- Free plan is available
- Works on web, iOS, and Android
- Video course format
- Offline access is supported
- Business plans are offered
What to know first
- Course examples have different lesson and topic counts
- Catalog facts list no lesson library