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Google Slides vs LinkedIn Learning

Google Slides logo

Google Slides

Software

Create amazing presentations together

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LinkedIn Learning logo

LinkedIn Learning

Software

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Slides has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Slides presentation recording and presenter camera embedding are only available on some Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, not on the free consumer version; 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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Slides and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Slides and LinkedIn Learning differ
AttributeGoogle SlidesLinkedIn Learning
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2003

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 Google Slides

Nothing recorded that LinkedIn Learning does not also cover.

Only in LinkedIn Learning

  • Video courses
  • Certificates
  • Learning paths
  • Skill assessments
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • Recommendations

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Google Slides

No use cases recorded yet. See the Google Slides review.

LinkedIn Learning

  • Skill developmentnot Google Slides
  • Career growthnot Google Slides
  • Team trainingnot Google Slides
  • Professional developmentnot Google Slides

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Google Slides

  • Presentation recording and presenter camera embedding are only available on some Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, not on the free consumer version

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

Google Slides

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Slides 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 Google Slides if

  • You want to start without paying.
Google Slides review

Choose LinkedIn Learning if

  • You need video courses.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want certificates.
LinkedIn Learning review

Questions people ask

Is Google Slides or LinkedIn Learning better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Slides 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, Google Slides or LinkedIn Learning?
Google Slides has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Slides and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
Does Google Slides or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?
Google Slides runs on Web. LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Google Slides for free?
Yes. Google Slides has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
What can Google Slides do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments.
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