Learning Management · head to head
LinkedIn Learning vs Cornerstone Learning
LinkedIn Learning
Learning Management
Develop skills with expert-led courses
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Cornerstone Learning
Learning Management
Enterprise talent management and learning
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; Cornerstone Learning no pricing is published and no tier structure is shown
- They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LinkedIn Learning and Cornerstone Learning actually diverge.
| Attribute | LinkedIn Learning | Cornerstone Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, IOS, Android, API |
| Founded | 2003 | 1999 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Learning Management).
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 LinkedIn Learning
- Video courses
- Certificates
- Learning paths
- Skill assessments
- LinkedIn integration
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Recommendations
Only in Cornerstone Learning
- Learning management
- Compliance tracking
- Content marketplace
- Skills development
- Social learning
- Analytics
- Mobile app
- AI recommendations
Both cover
- Microsoft 365
- Workday
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LinkedIn Learning
- Skill developmentnot Cornerstone Learning
- Career growthnot Cornerstone Learning
- Team trainingnot Cornerstone Learning
- Professional developmentnot Cornerstone Learning
Cornerstone Learning
- Enterprise learning management and compliance trainingnot LinkedIn Learning
- Talent development and skills tracking across a workforcenot LinkedIn Learning
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Cornerstone Learning
- No pricing is published and no tier structure is shown
- The vendor states cost depends on organisational needs and size, with an estimate available only after a demo
- No minimum purchase or user count is disclosed
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Cornerstone Learning
On request- Learning$undefined/month
- Course management
- Compliance
- Mobile
- Talent Suite$undefined/month
- All Learning
- Performance
- Recruiting
Which should you pick?
Choose LinkedIn Learning if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want certificates.
Choose Cornerstone Learning if
- You need learning management.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
- You also want compliance tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is LinkedIn Learning or Cornerstone Learning better?
- Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Cornerstone Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or Cornerstone Learning?
- LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Cornerstone Learning at On request.
- Does LinkedIn Learning or Cornerstone Learning run on more platforms?
- LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android. Cornerstone Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API.
- What is LinkedIn Learning best used for?
- LinkedIn Learning is most often used for skill development, career growth, team training, professional development. Of those, skill development and career growth are not what Cornerstone Learning is typically brought in for.
- What can LinkedIn Learning do that Cornerstone Learning cannot?
- LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Cornerstone Learning covers Learning management, Compliance tracking, Content marketplace, Skills development. Both handle Microsoft 365, Workday, Web support, IOS support.