Software · head to head
DataCamp vs LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning
Software
Develop skills with expert-led courses
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only DataCamp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: DataCamp free tier limited to first chapter of every course only; LinkedIn Learning listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
- They diverge on capability: DataCamp covers Interactive courses, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DataCamp and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.
| Attribute | DataCamp | LinkedIn Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2013 | 2003 |
Identical on both: 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 DataCamp
- Interactive courses
- Hands-on projects
- Career tracks
- Certifications
- Workspace
- Mobile app
- Practice mode
- SSO
Only in LinkedIn Learning
- Video courses
- Certificates
- Learning paths
- LinkedIn integration
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Recommendations
Both cover
- Skill assessments
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
DataCamp
- Interactive data science and AI education with 790+ coursesnot LinkedIn Learning
- Career-track learning (36-44 hours) for role-specific competencynot LinkedIn Learning
- Team upskilling with admin dashboards and learning activity trackingnot LinkedIn Learning
- Hands-on projects, certifications, and industry-recognised credentialsnot LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning
- Skill developmentnot DataCamp
- Career growthnot DataCamp
- Team trainingnot DataCamp
- Professional developmentnot DataCamp
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
DataCamp
- Free tier limited to first chapter of every course only
- Premium plan requires annual billing with no monthly option
- Teams plan requires minimum 2+ users with annual upfront billing
- Free tier excludes access to 790+ courses and skill assessments
LinkedIn Learning
- Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
Pricing, plan by plan
DataCamp
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the DataCamp review.
LinkedIn Learning
On request- Monthly$29.99/month
- All courses
- Certificates
- LinkedIn integration
- Annual$19.99/month
- All courses
- Offline viewing
- Personalized recommendations
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Admin tools
- Analytics
- Learning paths
Which should you pick?
Choose DataCamp if
- You need interactive courses.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want hands-on projects.
Choose LinkedIn Learning if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want certificates.
Questions people ask
- Is DataCamp or LinkedIn Learning better?
- Neither clearly leads. DataCamp starts at Free and LinkedIn Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, DataCamp or LinkedIn Learning?
- DataCamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for DataCamp and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
- Does DataCamp or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?
- DataCamp runs on Web, Mobile. LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use DataCamp for free?
- Yes. DataCamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
- What is DataCamp best used for?
- DataCamp is most often used for interactive data science and ai education with 790+ courses, career-track learning (36-44 hours) for role-specific competency, team upskilling with admin dashboards and learning activity tracking, hands-on projects, certifications, and industry-recognised credentials. Of those, interactive data science and ai education with 790+ courses and career-track learning (36-44 hours) for role-specific competency are not what LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
- What can DataCamp do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
- DataCamp covers Interactive courses, Hands-on projects, Career tracks, Certifications. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, LinkedIn integration. Both handle Skill assessments, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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