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Alison vs NAU
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.
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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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NAU combines a broad Portuguese course catalog with learner certificates and organizational publishing tools. Its free plan supports entry, while paid access from €20 and business options address expanded use.
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| Alison | NAU | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not published |
| Plans published | 12 | None |
| Maker | Alison | NAU |
| Website | alison.com | nau.edu.pt |
| On online course marketplaces | #7 of 138 | #72 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.
NAU: what it does well
- Hundreds of courses
- Free plan available
- Certificates for completed courses
- Business and corporate academy options
- Mixed course formats
What to know first
- Certificates generally are not degrees or qualifications
- Website is only partially conformant
- Some videos lack captions or transcripts
- Paid access starts at €20