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LinkedIn Learning vs Teachable

LinkedIn Learning logo

LinkedIn Learning

Software

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teachable logo

Teachable

Software

Create and sell courses online

From
$29/month
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; Teachable starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee, significantly higher than other plans
  • They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Teachable covers Course builder.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where LinkedIn Learning and Teachable differ
AttributeLinkedIn LearningTeachable
Starting priceOn request$29/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20032014

Identical on both: 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
  • Learning paths
  • Skill assessments
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • Recommendations
  • LinkedIn

Only in Teachable

  • Course builder
  • Quizzes
  • Coaching products
  • Payment processing
  • Affiliate marketing
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Certificates
  • 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 Teachable
  • Career growthnot Teachable
  • Team trainingnot Teachable
  • Professional developmentnot Teachable

Teachable

  • Course creationnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Coaching servicesnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Digital productsnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Membership sitesnot 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

Teachable

  • Starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee, significantly higher than other plans
  • Student limits lift only at $10k+ annual sales for higher plans
  • No free tier, only 7-day trial
  • Custom plan requires sales contact with minimum $30k/year revenue

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

Teachable

$29/month
  • Starter$39/month
    • 5 products
    • 100 active students
    • 7.5% transaction fee
  • Builder$89/month
    • 10 products
    • 1000 active students
    • 0% transaction fee
  • Growth$189/month
    • 50 products
    • 5000 active students
    • 0% transaction fee
  • Custom$null/month
    • Unlimited products
    • Dedicated success manager
    • Custom pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose LinkedIn Learning if

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

Choose Teachable if

  • You need course builder.
  • You also want quizzes.
Teachable review

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn Learning or Teachable better?
Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Teachable at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or Teachable?
LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Teachable at $29/month.
Does LinkedIn Learning or Teachable run on more platforms?
LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android. Teachable runs on 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 Teachable is typically brought in for.
What can LinkedIn Learning do that Teachable cannot?
LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Learning paths, Skill assessments, LinkedIn integration. Teachable covers Course builder, Quizzes, Coaching products, Payment processing. Both handle Certificates, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Teachable: Does Teachable have a free plan?

Teachable offers a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee, but no permanent free plan. The Starter plan costs $39/month (or $29/month annually).

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Teachable: What are the transaction fees?

Starter plan charges 7.5% transaction fee. Builder, Growth, and Advanced plans charge 0% transaction fees. Additional payment processing fees of 2.9%-4.99% plus per-transaction charges apply depending on payment method.

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Teachable: What integrations are available?

Teachable integrates with Zapier, Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Google Analytics, Calendly, Zoom, and other tools via the App Hub.

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Teachable: How many courses can I create?

Starter plan allows 5 products, Builder allows 10, Growth allows 50, and Advanced allows 100 courses.

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Teachable: What is included in certificate features?

Course certificates are available starting on the Growth plan ($139/month annually). Certificates can be customized with branding and are generated automatically when students complete courses.

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