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Brilliant vs Crowdcast

Brilliant logo

Brilliant

Education

Learn math and science through problem-solving

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Crowdcast

Webinars

Live video Q&As, interviews, and webinars

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Brilliant has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Brilliant requires active daily engagement to maintain learning streaks, which can feel gamified; Crowdcast monthly attendee and hour limits enforced per tier
  • They diverge on capability: Brilliant covers Interactive lessons, Crowdcast covers Live streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brilliant and Crowdcast actually diverge.

Attributes where Brilliant and Crowdcast differ
AttributeBrilliantCrowdcast
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryEducationWebinars
Founded20122015

Identical on both: 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 Brilliant

  • Interactive lessons
  • Problem-solving
  • Daily challenges
  • Progress tracking
  • Guided paths
  • Offline access
  • Mobile learning
  • Mobile apps

Only in Crowdcast

  • Live streaming
  • Q&A sessions
  • Polls
  • Multi-speaker
  • Replay library
  • Zapier
  • ConvertKit
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Brilliant

  • Math learningnot Crowdcast
  • Science educationnot Crowdcast
  • Programming basicsnot Crowdcast
  • Problem-solving skillsnot Crowdcast

Crowdcast

  • Live webinars and virtual eventsnot Brilliant
  • Multichannel streaming with team collaborationnot Brilliant
  • Audience engagement and monetizationnot Brilliant

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Crowdcast

  • Monthly attendee and hour limits enforced per tier
  • Transaction fees apply (5% on Lite/Pro, 2% on Business plus Stripe fees)
  • Limited storage capacity: 1 GB (Lite), 5 GB (Pro), 10 GB (Business)
  • Extra attendees cost $0.15 each after plan limit
  • Extra hours cost $20 per 5 hours

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Crowdcast

$49/month
  • Lite$49/month
    • 100+ live attendees
    • 10 hours per month
    • 1 team seat
  • Pro$89/month
    • 250+ live attendees
    • 20 hours per month
    • 2 team seats
  • Business$195/month
    • 1000+ live attendees
    • 40 hours per month
    • 4 team seats

Which should you pick?

Choose Brilliant if

  • You need interactive lessons.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want problem-solving.
Brilliant review

Choose Crowdcast if

  • You need live streaming.
  • You also want q&a sessions.
Crowdcast review

Questions people ask

Is Brilliant or Crowdcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Brilliant starts at Free and Crowdcast at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brilliant or Crowdcast?
Brilliant has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Brilliant and $49/month for Crowdcast.
Does Brilliant or Crowdcast run on more platforms?
Brilliant runs on Web, iOS, Android. Crowdcast runs on Web.
Can I use Brilliant for free?
Yes. Brilliant has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Crowdcast starts at $49/month.
What is Brilliant best used for?
Brilliant is most often used for math learning, science education, programming basics, problem-solving skills. Of those, math learning and science education are not what Crowdcast is typically brought in for.
What can Brilliant do that Crowdcast cannot?
Brilliant covers Interactive lessons, Problem-solving, Daily challenges, Progress tracking. Crowdcast covers Live streaming, Q&A sessions, Polls, Multi-speaker. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brilliant: Does Brilliant offer offline learning?

Yes. The Brilliant mobile app allows users to download lessons and learn without internet connection.

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Crowdcast: How much is Crowdcast Lite plan?

Lite is $49 per month supporting 100+ live attendees, 10 hours per month, and 1 team seat.

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Brilliant: 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.

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Crowdcast: What attendee limits apply to each plan?

Lite supports 100+ attendees, Pro supports 250+, and Business supports 1000+ attendees with $0.15 cost per extra attendee after plan limit.

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Brilliant: 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.

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Crowdcast: How much do additional team seats cost?

Additional team seats cost $29 per seat per month across all plans.

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Brilliant: 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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Crowdcast: Is there a free trial?

Yes, 14-day free trial with 60-minute sessions and 10 live attendees maximum.

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