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Brilliant vs Cyfe

Brilliant logo

Brilliant

Education & E-Learning

Learn math and science through problem-solving

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cyfe logo

Cyfe

Education & E-Learning

All-in-one business dashboard

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Brilliant requires active daily engagement to maintain learning streaks, which can feel gamified; Cyfe dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
  • They diverge on capability: Brilliant covers Interactive lessons, Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brilliant and Cyfe actually diverge.

Attributes where Brilliant and Cyfe differ
AttributeBrilliantCyfe
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile, Tv
CategoryEducation & E-LearningUnknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2012).

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 Cyfe

  • Pre-built Widgets
  • Custom Metrics
  • Historical Data
  • White-labeling
  • Embedding
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Brilliant

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

Cyfe

  • Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot Brilliant
  • Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot 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

Cyfe

  • Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
  • Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
  • Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
  • Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
  • The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each

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

Cyfe

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 Widgets
    • Basic Features
    • Community Support
  • Solo$19/month
    • 10 Dashboards
    • Premium Widgets
    • Email Support

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 Cyfe if

  • You need pre-built widgets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
  • You also want custom metrics.
Cyfe review

Questions people ask

Is Brilliant or Cyfe better?
Neither clearly leads. Brilliant starts at Free and Cyfe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brilliant or Cyfe?
Brilliant starts at Free and Cyfe at Free.
Does Brilliant or Cyfe run on more platforms?
Brilliant runs on Web, iOS, Android. Cyfe runs on Web, Mobile, Tv.
Can I use Brilliant for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Cyfe is typically brought in for.
What can Brilliant do that Cyfe cannot?
Brilliant covers Interactive lessons, Problem-solving, Daily challenges, Progress tracking. Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling. 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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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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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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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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