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FutureLearn 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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FutureLearn offers free weekly access to short-course materials and paid subscriptions with immediate access to 1400+ courses. Choose a paid plan if certificates or access to course content immediately are important to you.
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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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| FutureLearn | Schoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited Monthly: $49.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | FutureLearn | Schoo |
| Website | futurelearn.com | schoo.jp |
| On online course marketplaces | #6 of 138 | #28 of 138 |
FutureLearn: what it does well
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
- Free plan provides short-course materials.
- Paid plans include access to 1400+ short courses.
- Certificates are included for eligible courses on paid plans.
What to know first
- Free plan excludes certificates and test steps.
- Unlimited Monthly costs $49.99 a month.
- Unlimited Annual costs $349.99 a year.
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
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