Software · head to head
Edpuzzle vs LearnWorlds
LearnWorlds
Software
Create and sell online courses with interactive experiences
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Edpuzzle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Edpuzzle free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting; LearnWorlds the $24 Starter plan charges $5 for every paid enrollment, so selling a cheap course can cost more in fees than the plan
- They diverge on capability: Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, LearnWorlds covers Course builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Edpuzzle and LearnWorlds actually diverge.
| Attribute | Edpuzzle | LearnWorlds |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 |
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 Edpuzzle
- Video embedding
- Question overlays
- Audio notes
- Voiceover
- Progress tracking
- Gradebook
- LMS integration
- Google Classroom
Only in LearnWorlds
- Course builder
- Interactive video
- Website builder
- Certificates
- Assessments
- Community
- Analytics
- Zapier
Both cover
- Mobile app
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Edpuzzle
- Flipped classroomnot LearnWorlds
- Video assignmentsnot LearnWorlds
- Formative assessmentnot LearnWorlds
- Remote learningnot LearnWorlds
LearnWorlds
- Building and selling online courses with a branded schoolnot Edpuzzle
- Delivering training to customers or employees with certificatesnot Edpuzzle
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Edpuzzle
- Free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting
- Primarily focused on K-12; less comprehensive for higher education video management
- Advanced features require paid plan, limiting free users to basic interactivity
LearnWorlds
- The $24 Starter plan charges $5 for every paid enrollment, so selling a cheap course can cost more in fees than the plan
- Escaping the enrollment fee requires the $79 Pro Trainer plan
- Active learners are capped monthly, at 1,000 on Starter and 2,000 on both Pro Trainer and Learning Center
- The $249 Learning Center plan allows no more learners than the $79 plan, differing on admins and AI credits instead
- Admin seats are rationed at 1, 5 and 25
- AI credits are metered monthly at 300, 500 and 1,000
Pricing, plan by plan
Edpuzzle
Free- FreeFree
- 20 videos maximum
- Basic interactive features
- Limited analytics
- Pro Teacher$12/month
- Unlimited videos
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- Pro Annual$162/year
- Same as Pro Teacher
- Annual discount
LearnWorlds
On request- Starter$24/month
- 1 admin
- Custom domain
- Coupons
- Pro Trainer$79/month
- 5 admins
- SCORM/HTML5
- Subscriptions
- Learning Center$249/month
- 20 admins
- Interactive video
- Bulk actions
- High Volume$undefined/month
- Unlimited admins
- White label
- SLA
Which should you pick?
Choose Edpuzzle if
- You need video embedding.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want question overlays.
Choose LearnWorlds if
- You need course builder.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want interactive video.
Questions people ask
- Is Edpuzzle or LearnWorlds better?
- Neither clearly leads. Edpuzzle starts at Free and LearnWorlds at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Edpuzzle or LearnWorlds?
- Edpuzzle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Edpuzzle and On request for LearnWorlds.
- Does Edpuzzle or LearnWorlds run on more platforms?
- Edpuzzle runs on Web, iOS, Android. LearnWorlds runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Edpuzzle for free?
- Yes. Edpuzzle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LearnWorlds starts at On request.
- What is Edpuzzle best used for?
- Edpuzzle is most often used for flipped classroom, video assignments, formative assessment, remote learning. Of those, flipped classroom and video assignments are not what LearnWorlds is typically brought in for.
- What can Edpuzzle do that LearnWorlds cannot?
- Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Question overlays, Audio notes, Voiceover. LearnWorlds covers Course builder, Interactive video, Website builder, Certificates. Both handle Mobile app, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Edpuzzle: What is the video storage limit on the free Edpuzzle plan?
Free accounts can store up to 20 videos. Deleting videos does not increase the limit. Upgrading to a Pro plan provides unlimited storage.
SourceEdpuzzle: Can I use videos from YouTube in Edpuzzle?
Yes, Edpuzzle lets you take videos from YouTube, Khan Academy, Crash Course, TED-Ed, and National Geographic, then add interactive elements like questions and annotations.
SourceEdpuzzle: How much does Edpuzzle Pro cost?
Edpuzzle Pro starts at $12 per month for individuals, or $162 per year. Professional license options are available for schools and districts at custom pricing.
SourceEdpuzzle: Can I embed my own voice narration?
Yes, one of Edpuzzle's key features is the ability to add your own voice narration and explanations to any video, making content more personalized for your class.
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