Software · head to head
Flip vs Udemy
The short version
- 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.; Udemy course quality varies significantly as Udemy allows anyone to create and sell courses without vetting
- They diverge on capability: Flip covers Video responses, Udemy covers Video courses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Flip and Udemy actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Flip
- Video responses
- Topics
- Camera effects
- Stickers
- Text responses
- Moderation
- Mixtapes
- AR camera
Only in Udemy
- Video courses
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Certificates
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Q&A
- Reviews
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 Udemy
- Student portfoliosnot Udemy
- Book talksnot Udemy
- Language practicenot Udemy
Udemy
- Skill buildingnot Flip
- Career transitionnot Flip
- Professional developmentnot Flip
- Team trainingnot 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.
Udemy
- Course quality varies significantly as Udemy allows anyone to create and sell courses without vetting
- No formal credentials or degrees offered, unlike Coursera and edX which offer institution-branded certificates
- Courses are self-paced with no instructor interaction or support, making structured learning difficult for some students
Pricing, plan by plan
Flip
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited groups
- Unlimited topics
- Video responses
Udemy
Free- Personal$19/month
- 11,000+ courses access
- Team$360/year
- For 5-20 people
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 Udemy if
- You need video courses.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want quizzes.
Questions people ask
- Is Flip or Udemy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Flip starts at Free and Udemy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Flip or Udemy?
- Flip starts at Free and Udemy at Free.
- Does Flip or Udemy run on more platforms?
- Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android. Udemy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Flip for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Udemy is typically brought in for.
- What can Flip do that Udemy cannot?
- Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Udemy covers Video courses, Quizzes, Assignments, Certificates. Both handle Microsoft Teams, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Udemy: Does Udemy offer team/business pricing?
Yes, Udemy's Team plan costs $360 per user annually for groups of 5 to 20 people, in addition to individual Personal plan at $19/month.
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