Education · head to head
360Learning vs Pluralsight

Pluralsight
Education
Technology skills platform for IT professionals
- From
- $29/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only 360Learning 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; Pluralsight no free tier, only 10-day free trial
- They diverge on capability: 360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, Pluralsight covers Video courses.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 360Learning and Pluralsight actually diverge.
| Attribute | 360Learning | Pluralsight |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, API | Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV |
| Founded | 2010 | 2004 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
- Integrations
- Gamification
- Workday
- Salesforce
Only in Pluralsight
- Video courses
- Skill assessments
- Learning paths
- Hands-on labs
- Certifications
- Offline viewing
- SSO
- API
Both cover
- Mobile learning
- Analytics
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
- HRIS systems
- 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 Pluralsight
- Onboarding and compliance training deliverynot Pluralsight
- Upskilling programmes tracked across a workforcenot Pluralsight
- Customer and partner trainingnot Pluralsight
Pluralsight
- Technology teams building structured skill development and certification prep programsnot 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
Pluralsight
- No free tier, only 10-day free trial
- Trial excludes lab and sandbox features on lower tiers
- Core Tech plan at $45/month is most expensive option
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
Pluralsight
$29/month- Core Tech$45/month
- 3,900+ courses
- Software development
- IT ops
- Complete$29/month
- 6,500+ courses
- All Core Tech subjects
- AI, data, cloud, security
- AI+$29/month
- Core Tech + AI specialization
- Sandbox environments
- Cloud+$29/month
- Core Tech + A Cloud Guru courses
- Cloud sandbox access
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 Pluralsight if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
- You also want skill assessments.
Questions people ask
- Is 360Learning or Pluralsight better?
- Neither clearly leads. 360Learning starts at Free and Pluralsight at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 360Learning or Pluralsight?
- 360Learning has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 360Learning and $29/month for Pluralsight.
- Does 360Learning or Pluralsight run on more platforms?
- 360Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API. Pluralsight runs on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
- Can I use 360Learning for free?
- Yes. 360Learning has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pluralsight starts at $29/month.
- 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 Pluralsight is typically brought in for.
- What can 360Learning do that Pluralsight cannot?
- 360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, AI-powered recommendations, Social learning, Assessments. Pluralsight covers Video courses, Skill assessments, Learning paths, Hands-on labs. Both handle Mobile learning, Analytics, Microsoft Teams, Slack.
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.
SourcePluralsight: How much does Pluralsight cost?
Pluralsight's most popular Complete plan costs $29/month or $299/year. Core Tech costs $45/month or $449/year. Specialized plans (AI+, Cloud+, Data+, Security+) all cost $29/month or $299/year.
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.
SourcePluralsight: Does Pluralsight offer a free trial?
Yes, Pluralsight offers a 10-day free trial for all plans. The trial provides access to course libraries, assessments, certification prep, and learning paths, though lab and sandbox features may be limited on lower tiers.
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.
SourcePluralsight: What is the difference between Pluralsight's plans?
Core Tech includes 3,900+ courses for software development and IT ops at $45/month. Complete plan includes 6,500+ courses covering AI, data, cloud, and security at $29/month. Specialized plans (AI+, Cloud+, Data+, Security+) cost $29/month and add specific subject expertise on top of Core Tech.
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