Softwr

Education · head to head

GoStudent vs Lumosity

GoStudent logo

GoStudent

Education

Personalized tutoring with flexible memberships from 20 euros

From
€15.9/per lesson
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lumosity logo

Lumosity

Education

Brain training game app from Lumos Labs, which paid an FTC settlement in 2016 over unsupported cognitive improvement claims

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lumosity has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GoStudent per-lesson pricing decreases with volume commitment, potentially locking users into higher monthly spend; Lumosity lumos Labs settled with the US FTC in 2016 for 2 million dollars over deceptive claims that its games improved real-world cognitive performance and could delay age-related decline, and the company was barred from making such claims without solid supporting evidence, a fact any buyer evaluating cognitive benefit claims should weigh.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoStudent and Lumosity actually diverge.

Attributes where GoStudent and Lumosity differ
AttributeGoStudentLumosity
Starting price€15.9/per lessonFree
Pricing modelusage-basedFree with a subscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, Web

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 GoStudent

Nothing recorded that Lumosity does not also cover.

Only in Lumosity

  • Daily training set
  • Brain Performance Index
  • Game library by domain
  • Fit Test assessment
  • Progress tracking
  • Insights and tips

What people use each for

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

GoStudent

  • Individual online tutoring for studentsnot Lumosity
  • Subject-specific academic supportnot Lumosity
  • AI-assisted learning and homework helpnot Lumosity

Lumosity

  • An adult wanting a short daily game habit with a cognitive theme, treated as entertainment rather than medical interventionnot GoStudent
  • Someone comparing Lumosity against Elevate to decide between abstract cognitive games and practical skills practicenot GoStudent
  • A user who wants a long historical performance trend across many game sessionsnot GoStudent
  • A buyer evaluating whether the current marketing claims about cognitive benefit are consistent with the 2016 FTC settlement findings before subscribingnot GoStudent

Where each one falls short

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

GoStudent

  • Per-lesson pricing decreases with volume commitment, potentially locking users into higher monthly spend
  • Optional GoStudent Learning add-on costs 14.90 EUR/month after free trial
  • Pricing structure encourages longer-term commitments

Lumosity

  • Lumos Labs settled with the US FTC in 2016 for 2 million dollars over deceptive claims that its games improved real-world cognitive performance and could delay age-related decline, and the company was barred from making such claims without solid supporting evidence, a fact any buyer evaluating cognitive benefit claims should weigh.
  • The free tier is limited to a small daily set of games, and the personalised training programme the product is built around is a paid-only feature.
  • As with the brain training category broadly, evidence that improved performance on the specific games transfers to real-world cognitive ability remains contested, independent of the marketing claims addressed by the settlement.
  • The subscription auto-renews and, like most mobile subscriptions, requires cancelling through app store account settings rather than within the app.
  • The game library has not changed dramatically in years, and long-term subscribers report the exercises becoming repetitive well before a years subscription is up.

Pricing, plan by plan

GoStudent

€15.9/per lesson
  • 4 lessons per month$36.01/per unit
    • 50-minute individual lessons
    • GoStudent Learning AI tools included
    • Unlimited access to learning manager
  • 12 lessons per month$20/per unit
    • 50-minute individual lessons
    • GoStudent Learning AI tools included
    • Unlimited access to learning manager

Lumosity

Free
  • Lumosity$11.99/month
    • Free tier gives a small daily set of games
    • Full subscription unlocks the complete game library and personalised programme
    • Annual plans typically run $59.99 to $79.99, cheaper per month than monthly billing

Which should you pick?

Choose GoStudent if

Nothing in the data separates GoStudent from Lumosity on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

GoStudent review

Choose Lumosity if

  • You need daily training set.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want brain performance index.
Lumosity review

Questions people ask

Is GoStudent or Lumosity better?
Neither clearly leads. GoStudent starts at €15.9/per lesson and Lumosity at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoStudent or Lumosity?
Lumosity has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €15.9/per lesson for GoStudent and Free for Lumosity.
Does GoStudent or Lumosity run on more platforms?
GoStudent runs on Web. Lumosity runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Lumosity for free?
Yes. Lumosity has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GoStudent starts at €15.9/per lesson.
What is GoStudent best used for?
GoStudent is most often used for individual online tutoring for students, subject-specific academic support, ai-assisted learning and homework help. Of those, individual online tutoring for students and subject-specific academic support are not what Lumosity is typically brought in for.
What can GoStudent do that Lumosity cannot?
Lumosity covers Daily training set, Brain Performance Index, Game library by domain, Fit Test assessment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GoStudent: What is GoStudent's pricing model?

GoStudent offers usage-based pricing starting at 15.90 EUR per 50-minute lesson. Pricing per unit decreases with higher volume commitments.

Source
Lumosity: What was the FTC settlement about?

In 2016 the FTC found Lumos Labs advertising made unsupported claims that Lumosity games could delay cognitive decline, protect against conditions like Alzheimers, and improve real-world performance. The company paid 2 million dollars and was barred from such claims without solid evidence.

GoStudent: How much do common lesson packages cost?

A 4-lesson monthly plan costs 36.01 EUR per unit, while a 12-lesson plan reduces this to 20.00 EUR per unit. Total monthly cost depends on your selected package.

Source
Lumosity: Is Lumosity still available and does it still make cognitive claims?

Yes, the app and games remain available, but the company is legally restricted from the specific unsupported claims covered by the settlement.

GoStudent: What is included in GoStudent memberships?

All membership levels include full access to GoStudent Learning with AI-powered interactive tools, unlimited access to the learning manager, 7-day-a-week support, and access to lesson notes and study materials.

Source
Lumosity: Is Lumosity free?

A small daily set of games is free. The full library and personalised training programme require a paid subscription.

GoStudent: Does GoStudent Learning cost extra?

Yes, premium GoStudent Learning with AI quizzes and advanced materials costs 14.90 EUR per month after a free trial month.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on GoStudent

More on Lumosity

Keep looking

Other head to heads