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Khan Academy vs LinkedIn Learning

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Khan Academy

Software

Free world-class education for anyone, anywhere

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 Khan Academy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Khan Academy the Internet Archive's capture of Khan Academy's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and that its full library of practice and lessons 'is all free for learners and teachers', funded by donations rather than subscriptions.; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Khan Academy covers Video lessons, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Khan Academy and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.

Attributes where Khan Academy and LinkedIn Learning differ
AttributeKhan AcademyLinkedIn Learning
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20082003

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 Khan Academy

  • Video lessons
  • Practice exercises
  • Mastery system
  • Progress tracking
  • Personalized learning
  • Teacher tools
  • Parent dashboard
  • Test prep

Only in LinkedIn Learning

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Khan Academy

  • Free self paced learning across maths, science and humanitiesnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Assigning practice and tracking student progress in a classroomnot LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning

  • Skill developmentnot Khan Academy
  • Career growthnot Khan Academy
  • Team trainingnot Khan Academy
  • Professional developmentnot Khan Academy

Where each one falls short

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

Khan Academy

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Khan Academy's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and that its full library of practice and lessons 'is all free for learners and teachers', funded by donations rather than subscriptions.

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

Khan Academy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Video lessons
    • Practice exercises
    • Progress tracking

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 Khan Academy if

  • You need video lessons.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want practice exercises.
Khan Academy 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 Khan Academy or LinkedIn Learning better?
Neither clearly leads. Khan Academy 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, Khan Academy or LinkedIn Learning?
Khan Academy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Khan Academy and On request for LinkedIn Learning.
Does Khan Academy 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 Khan Academy for free?
Yes. Khan Academy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
What is Khan Academy best used for?
Khan Academy is most often used for free self paced learning across maths, science and humanities, assigning practice and tracking student progress in a classroom. Of those, free self paced learning across maths, science and humanities and assigning practice and tracking student progress in a classroom are not what LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
What can Khan Academy do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
Khan Academy covers Video lessons, Practice exercises, Mastery system, Progress tracking. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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