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360Learning vs Mode

360Learning logo

360Learning

Education & E-Learning

Collaborative learning that transforms L&D

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mode logo

Mode

Business Intelligence

Collaborative analytics for data teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mode has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Mode free tier limited to 4GB RAM and 1 CPU for SQL notebooks, insufficient for large datasets
  • They diverge on capability: 360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, Mode covers SQL Editor.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 360Learning and Mode actually diverge.

Attributes where 360Learning and Mode differ
Attribute360LearningMode
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, APIWeb
CategoryEducation & E-LearningBusiness Intelligence
Founded20102013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Mobile learning
  • Analytics
  • Integrations
  • Gamification

Only in Mode

  • SQL Editor
  • Python/R Notebooks
  • Interactive Reports
  • Version Control
  • Scheduling
  • Snowflake
  • Redshift
  • BigQuery

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web 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 Mode
  • Onboarding and compliance training deliverynot Mode
  • Upskilling programmes tracked across a workforcenot Mode
  • Customer and partner trainingnot Mode

Mode

  • Self-service analyticsnot 360Learning
  • Data explorationnot 360Learning
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot 360Learning
  • Collaborative analysisnot 360Learning
  • Embedded analyticsnot 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

Mode

  • Free tier limited to 4GB RAM and 1 CPU for SQL notebooks, insufficient for large datasets
  • Requires SQL knowledge for most analysis tasks, creating dependency on technical resources
  • Paid plan pricing not publicly listed; requires sales consultation
  • Recently acquired by ThoughtSpot in 2026, creating product direction uncertainty
  • Limited customization options for visual aspects and embedded analytics

Pricing, plan by plan

360Learning

On request
  • Team$undefined/month
    • Collaborative authoring
    • Course library
    • Reporting
  • Business$undefined/month
    • All Team
    • Integrations
    • Advanced analytics
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All Business
    • Custom development
    • Dedicated success

Mode

Free
  • FreeFree
    • SQL Editor
    • Python/R Notebooks
    • Basic Charts
  • Business$65/month
    • Advanced Visualizations
    • Collaboration
    • Integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose 360Learning if

  • You need collaborative authoring.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
  • You also want ai-powered recommendations.
360Learning review

Choose Mode if

  • You need sql editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want python/r notebooks.
Mode review

Questions people ask

Is 360Learning or Mode better?
Neither clearly leads. 360Learning starts at On request and Mode at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 360Learning or Mode?
Mode has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for 360Learning and Free for Mode.
Does 360Learning or Mode run on more platforms?
360Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API. Mode runs on Web.
Can I use Mode for free?
Yes. Mode has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 360Learning starts at On request.
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 Mode is typically brought in for.
What can 360Learning do that Mode cannot?
360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, AI-powered recommendations, Social learning, Assessments. Mode covers SQL Editor, Python/R Notebooks, Interactive Reports, Version Control. Both handle Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mode: What languages does Mode support for analysis?

Mode notebooks support SQL, Python (3.11 with pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib), and R (4.2.0 with ggplot2, dplyr, tidyr). Both Python and R allow additional library installation at runtime.

Source
Mode: Can I integrate Mode notebook results into reports?

Yes. Mode allows adding notebook cell results directly to reports, with synchronized scheduling so reports re-run to keep data current.

Source
Mode: Does Mode support collaborative analysis?

Yes. Mode notebooks provide moveable code blocks and markdown cells enabling exploratory analysis and team collaboration on data queries and visualizations.

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