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BigFuture vs Careers360

Both stand on college search platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

BigFuture

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

BigFuture combines career exploration, college search and financial aid resources at no charge. Students should note that BigFuture School and Student Search Service have eligibility or availability limits.

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Careers360

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Careers360 if you want broad exam information and college guidance across web and mobile, with additional study resources available through Premium. Consider its stated data collection and possible sharing of application or interest information when deciding whether to use personalized recommendations.

Visit Careers360

The facts

BigFutureCareers360
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestSee the plans
Plans published17
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitebigfuture.collegeboard.orgcareers360.com
On college search platforms#1 of 28#2 of 28

BigFuture: what it does well

  • Career Quiz suggests 30 careers
  • More than 1,000 career profiles
  • College search filters include location and major
  • Scholarships require no essay or minimum GPA

What to know first

  • BigFuture School access has eligibility requirements
  • Student Search availability depends on school, district or state participation
  • Student Search is unavailable in New York and to eighth graders taking PSAT 8/9

Careers360: what it does well

  • Visitors can browse education content without providing personal data.
  • Coverage spans 25,000+ colleges and 250+ courses.
  • Exam resources include mock tests, admit cards, results, and counselling.
  • The app includes college and rank predictors, books, and sample papers.
  • Premium adds webinars, NCERT solutions, psychometric tests, and courses.

What to know first

  • Careers360 may collect account, education, device, behavioral, and transaction information.
  • Application or interest information may be shared with partner organizations.
  • Careers360 says it cannot guarantee absolute security of internet or computer networks.

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