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GoStudent vs Stellarium

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GoStudent

Education

Personalized tutoring with flexible memberships from 20 euros

From
€15.9/per lesson
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Stellarium

Education

Free open source desktop planetarium software, distinct from the paid Stellarium Mobile Plus app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Stellarium 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; Stellarium it is desktop-only software, so it has no native touch-optimised phone interface; the similarly named mobile app is a different paid product from a different company.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GoStudent and Stellarium actually diverge.

Attributes where GoStudent and Stellarium differ
AttributeGoStudentStellarium
Starting price€15.9/per lessonFree
Pricing modelusage-basedOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux

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 Stellarium does not also cover.

Only in Stellarium

  • Photorealistic sky rendering
  • Large object catalogue
  • Telescope control
  • Scripting engine
  • Free and open source
  • Plugin ecosystem

What people use each for

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

GoStudent

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

Stellarium

  • A student or educator wanting a serious, scriptable planetarium tool without a budget line itemnot GoStudent
  • An amateur astronomer wanting telescope control from desktop software they can inspect and modifynot GoStudent
  • Someone running a planetarium display or public astronomy event on a scripted shownot GoStudent
  • A hobbyist who wants a large object catalogue without paying a subscription, and does not need a phone appnot 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

Stellarium

  • It is desktop-only software, so it has no native touch-optimised phone interface; the similarly named mobile app is a different paid product from a different company.
  • As a volunteer-maintained open source project, support is community-based rather than a guaranteed commercial help desk.
  • The interface, while capable, is less immediately intuitive for a first-time user than a polished commercial phone app.
  • Telescope control and some advanced plugins require additional setup that a non-technical user may find fiddly.
  • Because it shares a name with the unrelated paid Stellarium Mobile Plus app, buyers researching pricing online can easily conflate the two products.

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

Stellarium

Free
  • Stellarium DesktopFree
    • Full software, GPL licensed
    • No account, ads or subscription
    • Community-developed plugins

Which should you pick?

Choose GoStudent if

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

GoStudent review

Choose Stellarium if

  • You need photorealistic sky rendering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want large object catalogue.
Stellarium review

Questions people ask

Is GoStudent or Stellarium better?
Neither clearly leads. GoStudent starts at €15.9/per lesson and Stellarium at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoStudent or Stellarium?
Stellarium has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €15.9/per lesson for GoStudent and Free for Stellarium.
Does GoStudent or Stellarium run on more platforms?
GoStudent runs on Web. Stellarium runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Stellarium for free?
Yes. Stellarium 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 Stellarium is typically brought in for.
What can GoStudent do that Stellarium cannot?
Stellarium covers Photorealistic sky rendering, Large object catalogue, Telescope control, Scripting engine.

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.

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Stellarium: Is Stellarium really free?

The desktop software is free and open source under the GPL licence. The separate mobile app, Stellarium Mobile Plus, is a different paid product.

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.

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Stellarium: Is the mobile app made by the same team?

No. Stellarium Mobile Plus is built by Noctua Software, a different company, and is sold on subscription.

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.

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Stellarium: What platforms does the free version run on?

Windows, macOS and Linux desktop.

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.

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