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Brilliant vs Pearson Live Response
Both stand on statistics learning software. 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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Brilliant offers interactive STEM courses, with a free tier and paid options that add unlimited access and full Koji tutoring. Learners who need offline lessons or completion certificates should note that neither is available.
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Live Response gives instructors several ways to gather and review student responses during class, with reports for after the session. Student access is included through MyLab and Mastering; standalone buyers need to discuss pricing with Pearson.
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| Brilliant | Pearson Live Response | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Individual Premium: $20 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Maker | Brilliant | Not published |
| Website | brilliant.org | pearson.com |
| On statistics learning software | #1 of 40 | #5 of 40 |
Brilliant: what it does well
- Courses cover math, coding, data science, science, technology, and AI
- Problems include visual models and immediate feedback
- Premium includes unlimited lessons and practice
- Family Premium includes six seats
- Available on Android, iOS, and web
What to know first
- Free accounts are limited to two lessons per day
- Free accounts see occasional ads
- Lessons cannot be downloaded for offline use
- No completion certificates
Pearson Live Response: what it does well
- Shows responses through live charts and word clouds.
- Offers five listed question formats.
- Reports class trends and individual responses.
- Students can join from any device without an app download.
- Included in Pearson MyLab and Mastering.
What to know first
- Standalone pricing is available on request.
- Classroom participation uses geofencing and unique session codes.
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