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Kaltura vs Pluralsight

Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Webinars

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Pluralsight logo

Pluralsight

Education

Technology skills platform for IT professionals

From
$29/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kaltura no published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials; Pluralsight no free tier, only 10-day free trial
  • They diverge on capability: Kaltura covers Video creation, Pluralsight covers Video courses.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaltura and Pluralsight actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaltura and Pluralsight differ
AttributeKalturaPluralsight
Starting priceOn request$29/month
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, IOS, Android, Apple TV
CategoryWebinarsEducation
Founded20062004

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Live streaming
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle
  • Salesforce

Only in Pluralsight

  • Video courses
  • Skill assessments
  • Learning paths
  • Hands-on labs
  • Certifications
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Analytics
  • IOS support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot Pluralsight
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot Pluralsight

Pluralsight

  • Technology teams building structured skill development and certification prep programsnot Kaltura

Where each one falls short

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

Kaltura

  • No published pricing; vendor directs all inquiries to request quotes, demos, or trials
  • Pricing is custom per customer with no rate information disclosed publicly

Pluralsight

  • No free tier, only 10-day free trial
  • Trial excludes lab and sandbox features on lower tiers
  • Core Tech plan at $45/month is most expensive option

Pricing, plan by plan

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Support

Pluralsight

$29/month
  • Core Tech$45/month
    • 3,900+ courses
    • Software development
    • IT ops
  • Complete$29/month
    • 6,500+ courses
    • All Core Tech subjects
    • AI, data, cloud, security
  • AI+$29/month
    • Core Tech + AI specialization
    • Sandbox environments
  • Cloud+$29/month
    • Core Tech + A Cloud Guru courses
    • Cloud sandbox access

Which should you pick?

Choose Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.

Choose Pluralsight if

  • You need video courses.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
  • You also want skill assessments.

Questions people ask

Is Kaltura or Pluralsight better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaltura starts at On request and Pluralsight at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kaltura or Pluralsight?
Kaltura starts at On request and Pluralsight at $29/month.
Does Kaltura or Pluralsight run on more platforms?
Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Pluralsight runs on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
What is Kaltura best used for?
Kaltura is most often used for enterprise video portals and internal town halls, virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities. Of those, enterprise video portals and internal town halls and virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universities are not what Pluralsight is typically brought in for.
What can Kaltura do that Pluralsight cannot?
Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Interactive content, Mobile apps. Pluralsight covers Video courses, Skill assessments, Learning paths, Hands-on labs. Both handle Analytics, IOS support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kaltura: How much does Kaltura cost?

Kaltura does not publish pricing online. The vendor offers custom pricing based on solutions selected, requiring customers to request quotes or book demos through their website.

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Pluralsight: How much does Pluralsight cost?

Pluralsight's most popular Complete plan costs $29/month or $299/year. Core Tech costs $45/month or $449/year. Specialized plans (AI+, Cloud+, Data+, Security+) all cost $29/month or $299/year.

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Kaltura: Can I try Kaltura before purchasing?

Kaltura offers free trial access, but specific trial terms, duration, and feature restrictions are not stated on the pricing page. Contact Kaltura to request a trial and learn about specific offerings.

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Pluralsight: Does Pluralsight offer a free trial?

Yes, Pluralsight offers a 10-day free trial for all plans. The trial provides access to course libraries, assessments, certification prep, and learning paths, though lab and sandbox features may be limited on lower tiers.

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Pluralsight: What is the difference between Pluralsight's plans?

Core Tech includes 3,900+ courses for software development and IT ops at $45/month. Complete plan includes 6,500+ courses covering AI, data, cloud, and security at $29/month. Specialized plans (AI+, Cloud+, Data+, Security+) cost $29/month and add specific subject expertise on top of Core Tech.

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