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LinkedIn Learning vs Pluralsight

LinkedIn Learning logo

LinkedIn Learning

Software

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
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Pluralsight logo

Pluralsight

Software

Technology skills platform for IT professionals

From
On request
Rated
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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; Pluralsight core Tech plan lists at $49/month while the broader Complete plan across all domains lists lower at $29/month on the same pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Certificates, Pluralsight covers Hands-on labs.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight differ
AttributeLinkedIn LearningPluralsight
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, Apple TV
Founded20032004

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

  • Certificates
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Recommendations
  • LinkedIn
  • Microsoft 365
  • Workday
  • SSO providers

Only in Pluralsight

  • Hands-on labs
  • Certifications
  • Analytics
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • SSO
  • HRIS systems
  • API

Both cover

  • Video courses
  • Learning paths
  • Skill assessments
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • 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 Pluralsight
  • Career growthnot Pluralsight
  • Team trainingnot Pluralsight
  • Professional developmentnot Pluralsight

Pluralsight

  • Technology teams building structured skill development and certification prep programsnot 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

Pluralsight

  • Core Tech plan lists at $49/month while the broader Complete plan across all domains lists lower at $29/month on the same pricing page
  • Free trial is limited to 10 days

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

Pluralsight

On request
  • Standard$29/month
    • Core library
    • Learning paths
    • Skill assessments
  • Premium$45/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Hands-on labs
    • Exams
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All content
    • Analytics
    • SSO

Which should you pick?

Choose LinkedIn Learning if

  • You need certificates.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want linkedin integration.

Choose Pluralsight if

  • You need hands-on labs.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
  • You also want certifications.

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn Learning or Pluralsight better?
Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Pluralsight at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or Pluralsight?
LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Pluralsight at On request.
Does LinkedIn Learning or Pluralsight run on more platforms?
LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android. Pluralsight runs on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
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 Pluralsight is typically brought in for.
What can LinkedIn Learning do that Pluralsight cannot?
LinkedIn Learning covers Certificates, LinkedIn integration, Recommendations, LinkedIn. Pluralsight covers Hands-on labs, Certifications, Analytics, Slack. Both handle Video courses, Learning paths, Skill assessments, Mobile learning.

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