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Alison vs Schoo
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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Schoo offers a free entry point alongside larger premium libraries and a business option. Choose according to lesson volume, live teaching, mobile downloads, or team access rather than listed prices.
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| Alison | Schoo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Schoo |
| Website | alison.com | schoo.jp |
| On online course marketplaces | #7 of 138 | #28 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.
Schoo: what it does well
- Free membership available
- Daily live lessons
- Large premium recorded library
- Mobile lesson downloads on Premium
- Business plan supports 20 IDs minimum
What to know first
- Business plan requires 20 IDs
- Premium features require subscription access