Education · head to head
Flip vs Pluralsight

Pluralsight
Education
Technology skills platform for IT professionals
- From
- $29/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Flip has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Flip the Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.; Pluralsight no free tier, only 10-day free trial
- They diverge on capability: Flip covers Video responses, Pluralsight covers Video courses.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Flip and Pluralsight actually diverge.
| Attribute | Flip | Pluralsight |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29/month |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV |
| Founded | 1975 | 2004 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education).
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 Flip
- Video responses
- Topics
- Camera effects
- Stickers
- Text responses
- Moderation
- Mixtapes
- AR camera
Only in Pluralsight
- Video courses
- Skill assessments
- Learning paths
- Hands-on labs
- Certifications
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Analytics
Both cover
- Microsoft Teams
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Flip
- Video discussionsnot Pluralsight
- Student portfoliosnot Pluralsight
- Book talksnot Pluralsight
- Language practicenot Pluralsight
Pluralsight
- Technology teams building structured skill development and certification prep programsnot Flip
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Flip
- The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.
Pluralsight
- No free tier, only 10-day free trial
- Trial excludes lab and sandbox features on lower tiers
- Core Tech plan at $45/month is most expensive option
Pricing, plan by plan
Flip
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited groups
- Unlimited topics
- Video responses
Pluralsight
$29/month- Core Tech$45/month
- 3,900+ courses
- Software development
- IT ops
- Complete$29/month
- 6,500+ courses
- All Core Tech subjects
- AI, data, cloud, security
- AI+$29/month
- Core Tech + AI specialization
- Sandbox environments
- Cloud+$29/month
- Core Tech + A Cloud Guru courses
- Cloud sandbox access
Which should you pick?
Choose Flip if
- You need video responses.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want topics.
Choose Pluralsight if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
- You also want skill assessments.
Questions people ask
- Is Flip or Pluralsight better?
- Neither clearly leads. Flip starts at Free and Pluralsight at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Flip or Pluralsight?
- Flip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flip and $29/month for Pluralsight.
- Does Flip or Pluralsight run on more platforms?
- Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android. Pluralsight runs on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
- Can I use Flip for free?
- Yes. Flip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pluralsight starts at $29/month.
- What is Flip best used for?
- Flip is most often used for video discussions, student portfolios, book talks, language practice. Of those, video discussions and student portfolios are not what Pluralsight is typically brought in for.
- What can Flip do that Pluralsight cannot?
- Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Pluralsight covers Video courses, Skill assessments, Learning paths, Hands-on labs. Both handle Microsoft Teams, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Pluralsight: How much does Pluralsight cost?
Pluralsight's most popular Complete plan costs $29/month or $299/year. Core Tech costs $45/month or $449/year. Specialized plans (AI+, Cloud+, Data+, Security+) all cost $29/month or $299/year.
SourcePluralsight: Does Pluralsight offer a free trial?
Yes, Pluralsight offers a 10-day free trial for all plans. The trial provides access to course libraries, assessments, certification prep, and learning paths, though lab and sandbox features may be limited on lower tiers.
SourcePluralsight: What is the difference between Pluralsight's plans?
Core Tech includes 3,900+ courses for software development and IT ops at $45/month. Complete plan includes 6,500+ courses covering AI, data, cloud, and security at $29/month. Specialized plans (AI+, Cloud+, Data+, Security+) cost $29/month and add specific subject expertise on top of Core Tech.
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