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Alison vs Kurse
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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Kurse combines learner features with tools for building and administering workplace courses. The free tier and trial provide an entry point, while paid plans add broader content access, support, and business controls.
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| Alison | Kurse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Single Course Download: $1, paid once | Premium: $149 a month |
| Plans published | 12 | 5 |
| Maker | Alison | Not published |
| Website | alison.com | kurse.no |
| On online course marketplaces | #7 of 138 | #43 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.
Kurse: what it does well
- Tailored learning paths and course library
- Progress tracking, quizzes, and certificates
- Builder supports video, PDFs, links, and assignments
- Public or private course controls
- Seven-day trial needs no credit card
What to know first
- Free plan includes limited support
- Premium and Business are billed per user monthly
- Prices exclude VAT