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Coursera vs Jobvite

Coursera logo

Coursera

Software

Learn from top universities and companies worldwide

From
Free
Rated
-
Jobvite logo

Jobvite

Software

Evolve your talent acquisition

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Coursera has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Coursera free audit does not include certificate upon completion; Jobvite no pricing is published and no minimum is stated
  • They diverge on capability: Coursera covers Video lectures, Jobvite covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Coursera and Jobvite actually diverge.

Attributes where Coursera and Jobvite differ
AttributeCourseraJobvite
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
Founded20122006

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Coursera

  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes
  • Peer assessments
  • Certificates
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline access
  • Specializations
  • Degrees

Only in Jobvite

  • Applicant Tracking
  • CRM
  • Career Sites
  • Social Recruiting
  • Employee Referrals
  • Analytics
  • Onboarding
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Coursera

  • Skill developmentnot Jobvite
  • Career advancementnot Jobvite
  • Professional certificatesnot Jobvite
  • Degree programsnot Jobvite

Jobvite

  • Applicant tracking and recruitment workflow managementnot Coursera
  • Recruitment marketing and candidate onboardingnot Coursera

Where each one falls short

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

Coursera

  • Free audit does not include certificate upon completion
  • Limited offline access to course materials
  • Paid specializations require monthly subscription rather than one-time purchase

Jobvite

  • No pricing is published and no minimum is stated
  • The product is sold as a core applicant tracking system with onboarding, AI and recruitment marketing as separately added modules, so cost depends on a combination rather than a tier
  • Every route to a figure is a quote request

Pricing, plan by plan

Coursera

Free
  • Free AuditFree
  • Coursera Plus$59/month
  • Professional Certificates$39/month

Jobvite

On request
  • Jobvite$undefined/month
    • ATS
    • CRM
    • Career Sites

Which should you pick?

Choose Coursera if

  • You need video lectures.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want quizzes.

Choose Jobvite if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want crm.

Questions people ask

Is Coursera or Jobvite better?
Neither clearly leads. Coursera starts at Free and Jobvite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Coursera or Jobvite?
Coursera has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Coursera and On request for Jobvite.
Does Coursera or Jobvite run on more platforms?
Coursera runs on Web, iOS, Android. Jobvite runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Coursera for free?
Yes. Coursera has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Jobvite starts at On request.
What is Coursera best used for?
Coursera is most often used for skill development, career advancement, professional certificates, degree programs. Of those, skill development and career advancement are not what Jobvite is typically brought in for.
What can Coursera do that Jobvite cannot?
Coursera covers Video lectures, Quizzes, Peer assessments, Certificates. Jobvite covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Social Recruiting. Both handle Slack, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Coursera: Can I audit courses for free?

Yes. Most Coursera courses can be audited for free, allowing access to videos and assignments without a certificate.

Source
Coursera: What is Coursera Plus?

Coursera Plus is a subscription for $59/month or $399/year providing unlimited access to over 7,000 courses and specializations with certificates.

Source
Coursera: Do enterprises get custom integrations?

Yes. Enterprise plans include SSO, APIs, AI-assisted Course Builder, and 30+ LMS integrations with dedicated customer success managers.

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Coursera: What is the cost of a degree program?

Coursera offers accredited degree programs starting at $50,000 and above, with costs varying by program and institution.

Source

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