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My Next Move vs PathWay
Both stand on career guidance 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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My Next Move brings career information and several discovery routes together in a free web tool. Its career outlooks and salary figures have defined U.S.-based reference points, but interest results should not be used for hiring decisions.
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PathWay combines a short, free student questionnaire with pathway matching and UK data. Its school portal adds reporting and engagement tools, while licensing is arranged directly with each school.
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| My Next Move | PathWay | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mynextmove.org | pathwayedu.co.uk |
| On career guidance software | #10 of 29 | #14 of 29 |
My Next Move: what it does well
- Free career exploration tool.
- Information covers 923 careers.
- Search, browse, and interest-based suggestions.
- Supports pathway planning and education matching.
- Spanish-language career site is linked.
What to know first
- Interest Profiler results are not for hiring decisions.
- Linked external sites' accuracy is not guaranteed.
PathWay: what it does well
- Free student tool needs no account
- Maps more than 100 career pathways
- Uses UK careers and education data
- Includes school dashboard and PDF reporting
- Offers free half-term school pilot
What to know first
- Web platform only
- School pricing requires a request
- Recommendations are not guaranteed accurate
- Not a substitute for professional careers advice
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