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LinkedIn Learning vs Outschool
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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LinkedIn Learning combines a large course catalog with goal-based discovery, practice materials, and certificates. The main limits to weigh are the lack of a free plan and mobile-only offline viewing.
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Outschool offers a broad marketplace of online classes in many subjects and formats, with per-class enrollment or a shared-credit membership. Families can also access selected free events without purchasing a class.
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| LinkedIn Learning | Outschool | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | LinkedIn Learning For Teams: $379.88 a year | Membership: $40 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Outschool |
| Website | linkedin.com | outschool.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #86 of 138 | #90 of 138 |
LinkedIn Learning: what it does well
- More than 26,400 courses are listed for individual learners.
- Learning pathways can be tailored to career goals.
- Practice includes quizzes, exercise files, and coding environments.
- Courses include certificates and credential preparation.
- A free trial is available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Offline viewing is limited to the mobile app.
- An active subscription is required for offline viewing.
- Teams pricing is $379.88 a year for 20 or fewer licenses.
Outschool: what it does well
- Classes cover ages 1–18
- More than 140,000 live classes promoted
- Recurring, self-paced, and tutoring formats
- Free events available with an account
- Apps for iOS/iPadOS and Android/Chromebooks
What to know first
- Live classes require Zoom
- Membership costs 40.00 USD monthly
- Membership trial refunds require eligibility
- No free plan
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