LMS · head to head
iSpring Learn vs LinkedIn Learning
The short version
- Only iSpring Learn has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: iSpring Learn the smallest published plan is 100 users at $8,286 a year, so there is no entry point for a small team; LinkedIn Learning no pricing published on main site; specific subscription costs and billing periods not disclosed
- They diverge on capability: iSpring Learn covers Course player, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which iSpring Learn and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.
| Attribute | iSpring Learn | LinkedIn Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2001 | 2003 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (LMS).
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 iSpring Learn
- Course player
- Quiz builder
- Certifications
- Mobile app
- Analytics
- PowerPoint import
- SCORM support
- iSpring Suite
Only in LinkedIn Learning
- Video courses
- Certificates
- Skill assessments
- LinkedIn integration
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Recommendations
Both cover
- Learning paths
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
iSpring Learn
- employee trainingnot LinkedIn Learning
- corporate learning managementnot LinkedIn Learning
- staff developmentnot LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning
- Skill developmentnot iSpring Learn
- Career growthnot iSpring Learn
- Team trainingnot iSpring Learn
- Professional developmentnot iSpring Learn
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
iSpring Learn
- The smallest published plan is 100 users at $8,286 a year, so there is no entry point for a small team
- Per user rates fall steeply with volume, from $6.91 a month at 100 users to $3.97 at 500, so smaller buyers pay nearly twice as much per head
- Billing is per active user, defined as anyone who logged in at least once in a month, so a single login costs a full seat
- Plans are sold in fixed user bands rather than by actual headcount
LinkedIn Learning
- No pricing published on main site; specific subscription costs and billing periods not disclosed
- Free trial available but specific trial duration not stated on homepage
Pricing, plan by plan
iSpring Learn
Free- Business 100 users$6.91/user/month
- 100 users at this rate
- unlimited learning content
- reports and analytics
- Business 300 users$4.46/user/month
- 300 users at this rate
- unlimited learning content
- reports and analytics
- Business 500 users$3.97/user/month
- 500 users at this rate
- unlimited learning content
- reports and analytics
- Enterprise$null/custom
- custom pricing
- dedicated support
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 iSpring Learn if
- You need course player.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want quiz builder.
Choose LinkedIn Learning if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want certificates.
Questions people ask
- Is iSpring Learn or LinkedIn Learning better?
- Neither clearly leads. iSpring Learn 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, iSpring Learn or LinkedIn Learning?
- iSpring Learn has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iSpring Learn and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
- Does iSpring Learn or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use iSpring Learn for free?
- Yes. iSpring Learn has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
- What is iSpring Learn best used for?
- iSpring Learn is most often used for employee training, corporate learning management, staff development. Of those, employee training and corporate learning management are not what LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
- What can iSpring Learn do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
- iSpring Learn covers Course player, Quiz builder, Certifications, Mobile app. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Skill assessments, LinkedIn integration. Both handle Learning paths, Microsoft 365, Web support, IOS support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
iSpring Learn: Does iSpring Learn offer a free trial?
Yes, iSpring Learn provides a free 30-day trial with no credit card required.
SourceLinkedIn Learning: How much does LinkedIn Learning cost?
LinkedIn Learning does not publish subscription prices on its website. Pricing is only available after clicking the 'Start free trial' or 'Buy for my team' buttons to access the purchase page.
SourceiSpring Learn: Are there hidden costs in iSpring Learn pricing?
No, iSpring Learn emphasizes transparent pricing with no hidden costs and offers a money-back guarantee.
SourceLinkedIn Learning: Does LinkedIn Learning offer a free trial?
Yes, LinkedIn Learning offers a free trial option accessible from the main site, though the specific trial duration is not stated on the homepage.
SourceiSpring Learn: How does iSpring Learn pricing scale with user count?
iSpring Learn uses per-user monthly pricing that decreases as you add more users: 100 users at $6.91/user, 300 users at $4.46/user, or 500 users at $3.97/user per month.
SourceRelated pages
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