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LinkedIn Learning vs Panopto

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LinkedIn Learning

Software

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Panopto

Software

Video management and live streaming platform for enterprises

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Panopto no price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Panopto covers Video management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LinkedIn Learning and Panopto actually diverge.

Attributes where LinkedIn Learning and Panopto differ
AttributeLinkedIn LearningPanopto
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20032007

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 LinkedIn Learning

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

Only in Panopto

  • Video management
  • Live streaming
  • Recording
  • Search
  • Analytics
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Salesforce

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 Panopto
  • Career growthnot Panopto
  • Team trainingnot Panopto
  • Professional developmentnot Panopto

Panopto

  • Recording, hosting and searching lecture and training videonot LinkedIn Learning
  • Integrating video libraries with learning management systemsnot 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

Panopto

  • No price list is published, and the vendor states there are no tiers at all
  • Cost depends on user count, integrations, add ons and deployment model, so several negotiated variables set the figure
  • Four capabilities are separately priced add ons on top of any quote
  • Every route to a figure is a demo or a conversation with sales

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

Panopto

On request
  • Professional$500/month
    • Video storage
    • Basic features
  • Business$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose LinkedIn Learning if

  • You need video courses.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want certificates.
LinkedIn Learning review

Choose Panopto if

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

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn Learning or Panopto better?
Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Panopto at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or Panopto?
LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Panopto at On request.
Does LinkedIn Learning or Panopto run on more platforms?
LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android. Panopto runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
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 Panopto is typically brought in for.
What can LinkedIn Learning do that Panopto cannot?
LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Panopto covers Video management, Live streaming, Recording, Search. Both handle Microsoft 365, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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