Education · head to head
360Learning vs Brilliant
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 360Learning the published Team plan at $8 per user per month covers up to 100 users; beyond that pricing is custom; Brilliant requires active daily engagement to maintain learning streaks, which can feel gamified
- They diverge on capability: 360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, Brilliant covers Interactive lessons.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 360Learning and Brilliant actually diverge.
| Attribute | 360Learning | Brilliant |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, API | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 360Learning
- Collaborative authoring
- AI-powered recommendations
- Social learning
- Assessments
- Analytics
- Integrations
- Gamification
- Workday
Only in Brilliant
- Interactive lessons
- Problem-solving
- Daily challenges
- Progress tracking
- Guided paths
- Offline access
- Mobile apps
Both cover
- Mobile learning
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
360Learning
- Collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter expertsnot Brilliant
- Onboarding and compliance training deliverynot Brilliant
- Upskilling programmes tracked across a workforcenot Brilliant
- Customer and partner trainingnot Brilliant
Brilliant
- Math learningnot 360Learning
- Science educationnot 360Learning
- Programming basicsnot 360Learning
- Problem-solving skillsnot 360Learning
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
360Learning
- The published Team plan at $8 per user per month covers up to 100 users; beyond that pricing is custom
- Business and Enterprise pricing is not published
- Priority SLA, dedicated technical support and premium onboarding are Enterprise only
- Business and Enterprise plans are typically annual contracts rather than monthly
Brilliant
- Requires active daily engagement to maintain learning streaks, which can feel gamified
- Premium subscription needed for full course access; basic free tier is limited
- Focuses only on STEM subjects; no humanities or social sciences
- Interactive nature requires more time commitment than passive video learning
Pricing, plan by plan
360Learning
Free- Team$8/month
- Up to 100 users
- No minimum number of users required
- Pay only for active users
- Business$null/custom
- Flexible user models: registered and monthly active users
- Growing organizations and L&D teams ready to scale
- Annual contracts generally offered
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Flexible user models: registered and monthly active users
- Large organizations seeking enterprise-wide L&D transformation
- Annual contracts generally offered
Brilliant
Free- Premium Monthly$24.99/month
- Access to all 90+ courses
- No ads
- Premium Annual$150/year
- Access to all 90+ courses
- No ads
Which should you pick?
Choose 360Learning if
- You need collaborative authoring.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
- You also want ai-powered recommendations.
Choose Brilliant if
- You need interactive lessons.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want problem-solving.
Questions people ask
- Is 360Learning or Brilliant better?
- Neither clearly leads. 360Learning starts at Free and Brilliant at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 360Learning or Brilliant?
- 360Learning starts at Free and Brilliant at Free.
- Does 360Learning or Brilliant run on more platforms?
- 360Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API. Brilliant runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use 360Learning for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is 360Learning best used for?
- 360Learning is most often used for collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter experts, onboarding and compliance training delivery, upskilling programmes tracked across a workforce, customer and partner training. Of those, collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter experts and onboarding and compliance training delivery are not what Brilliant is typically brought in for.
- What can 360Learning do that Brilliant cannot?
- 360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, AI-powered recommendations, Social learning, Assessments. Brilliant covers Interactive lessons, Problem-solving, Daily challenges, Progress tracking. Both handle Mobile learning, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
360Learning: Does 360Learning offer a free trial before committing to a paid plan?
Yes, a 30-day free trial is available with no credit card required. Customers can easily upgrade to a paid plan or add more users at any time without disrupting their setup.
SourceBrilliant: Does Brilliant offer offline learning?
Yes. The Brilliant mobile app allows users to download lessons and learn without internet connection.
Source360Learning: Can I scale up my user count on the Team plan, or do I need to upgrade to Business?
The Team plan accommodates up to 100 users with no minimum user requirement. You pay only for active users on the platform. To exceed 100 users, you would need to contact sales for a Business or Enterprise plan with custom pricing.
SourceBrilliant: Is there a free tier for Brilliant?
Yes. Brilliant offers a free basic tier with access to some courses. K-12 teachers and their students can qualify for free Premium access.
Source360Learning: What billing flexibility does 360Learning offer for larger organizations?
Business and Enterprise plans use flexible user models that combine both registered and monthly active users. Annual contracts are generally offered for these tiers, with no hidden setup fees.
SourceBrilliant: What subject areas does Brilliant cover?
Brilliant covers over 90 courses across mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and data science, taught by experts from MIT, Harvard, Google, and Microsoft.
SourceBrilliant: How does Brilliant's teaching approach differ from video lectures?
Brilliant emphasizes active learning through interactive problem-solving rather than passive video watching, similar to Duolingo's gamified approach.
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