Learning Management · head to head
LinkedIn Learning vs Moodle
LinkedIn Learning
Learning Management
Develop skills with expert-led courses
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Moodle
Learning Management
Open-source LMS designed by educators for educators
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Moodle has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- 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; Moodle self-hosted deployment requires significant IT resources and technical expertise
- They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Moodle covers Course management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LinkedIn Learning and Moodle actually diverge.
| Attribute | LinkedIn Learning | Moodle |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2003 | 2002 |
Identical on both: 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 Moodle
- Course management
- Quiz builder
- Forums
- Assignments
- Gradebook
- Badges
- Competencies
- Mobile app
Both cover
- Microsoft 365
- 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 Moodle
- Career growthnot Moodle
- Team trainingnot Moodle
- Professional developmentnot Moodle
Moodle
- Online learningnot LinkedIn Learning
- Blended learningnot LinkedIn Learning
- Corporate trainingnot LinkedIn Learning
- Compliance trainingnot 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
Moodle
- Self-hosted deployment requires significant IT resources and technical expertise
- Managed hosting has higher costs for large institutions compared to self-hosting
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
Moodle
Free- Self-HostedFree
- Full feature access
- MoodleCloud Starter$200/year
- 50 users
- Managed hosting
Which should you pick?
Choose LinkedIn Learning if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want certificates.
Choose Moodle if
- You need course management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want quiz builder.
Questions people ask
- Is LinkedIn Learning or Moodle better?
- Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Moodle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or Moodle?
- Moodle has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LinkedIn Learning and Free for Moodle.
- Does LinkedIn Learning or Moodle run on more platforms?
- LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android. Moodle runs on Web.
- Can I use Moodle for free?
- Yes. Moodle has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request.
- 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 Moodle is typically brought in for.
- What can LinkedIn Learning do that Moodle cannot?
- LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Moodle covers Course management, Quiz builder, Forums, Assignments. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Moodle: Is Moodle free or paid?
Moodle is free and open-source software. However, self-hosting requires IT resources and server infrastructure. Managed cloud hosting through MoodleCloud starts at $200/year for 50 users.
SourceMoodle: What languages does Moodle support?
Moodle is available in over 160 languages, making it accessible to educators and learners worldwide.
SourceMoodle: Is Moodle suitable for corporations and enterprises?
Yes, Moodle is suitable for K-12, higher education, vocational training, and corporate learning. Moodle Workplace is the enterprise edition with multi-tenancy and compliance tooling.
SourceMoodle: What learning standards does Moodle support?
Moodle supports various e-learning standards including SCORM and Tin Can API for compatibility with other educational systems.
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