Learning Management · head to head
Edmodo vs LinkedIn Learning
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Edmodo
Learning Management
Social learning network for K-12 education
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
LinkedIn Learning
Learning Management
Develop skills with expert-led courses
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Edmodo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Edmodo covers Class management, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Edmodo and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.
| Attribute | Edmodo | LinkedIn Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2008 | 2003 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Learning Management).
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 Edmodo
- Class management
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Messaging
- Library
- Progress tracking
- Parent accounts
- Mobile app
Only in LinkedIn Learning
- Video courses
- Certificates
- Learning paths
- Skill assessments
- LinkedIn integration
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Recommendations
Both cover
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Edmodo
- Classroom communicationnot LinkedIn Learning
- Assignment managementnot LinkedIn Learning
- Resource sharingnot LinkedIn Learning
- Parent engagementnot LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning
- Skill developmentnot Edmodo
- Career growthnot Edmodo
- Team trainingnot Edmodo
- Professional developmentnot Edmodo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Edmodo
Nothing recorded yet. See the Edmodo review.
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
Edmodo
Free- FreeFree
- Classes
- Assignments
- Messaging
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 Edmodo if
- You need class management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want assignments.
Choose LinkedIn Learning if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want certificates.
Questions people ask
- Is Edmodo or LinkedIn Learning better?
- Neither clearly leads. Edmodo 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, Edmodo or LinkedIn Learning?
- Edmodo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Edmodo and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
- Does Edmodo or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Edmodo for free?
- Yes. Edmodo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
- What is Edmodo best used for?
- Edmodo is most often used for classroom communication, assignment management, resource sharing, parent engagement. Of those, classroom communication and assignment management are not what LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
- What can Edmodo do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
- Edmodo covers Class management, Assignments, Quizzes, Messaging. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support, IOS support, Android support.