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LinkedIn Learning vs Vimeo Record

LinkedIn Learning logo

LinkedIn Learning

Learning Management

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
-
Vimeo Record logo

Vimeo Record

Browser Extensions

Free screen and webcam recording

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Vimeo Record 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; Vimeo Record free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Vimeo Record covers Screen recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LinkedIn Learning and Vimeo Record actually diverge.

Attributes where LinkedIn Learning and Vimeo Record differ
AttributeLinkedIn LearningVimeo Record
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidChrome, Edge
CategoryLearning ManagementBrowser Extensions
Founded20032004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Vimeo Record

  • Screen recording
  • Webcam overlay
  • Instant sharing
  • Vimeo integration
  • Chrome support
  • Edge support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

LinkedIn Learning

  • Skill developmentnot Vimeo Record
  • Career growthnot Vimeo Record
  • Team trainingnot Vimeo Record
  • Professional developmentnot Vimeo Record

Vimeo Record

  • Recording and sharing async video updates for remote teamsnot 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

Vimeo Record

  • Free plan limits recordings to 30 minutes per video and includes only 1GB of storage
  • Standard plan is capped at 5 seats and Advanced at 10 seats before requiring custom Enterprise pricing

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

Vimeo Record

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited recording
    • Screen + webcam
    • Instant sharing

Which should you pick?

Choose LinkedIn Learning if

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

Choose Vimeo Record if

  • You need screen recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Edge.
  • You also want webcam overlay.

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn Learning or Vimeo Record better?
Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Vimeo Record at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or Vimeo Record?
Vimeo Record has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LinkedIn Learning and Free for Vimeo Record.
Does LinkedIn Learning or Vimeo Record run on more platforms?
LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android. Vimeo Record runs on Chrome, Edge.
Can I use Vimeo Record for free?
Yes. Vimeo Record 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 Vimeo Record is typically brought in for.
What can LinkedIn Learning do that Vimeo Record cannot?
LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Vimeo Record covers Screen recording, Webcam overlay, Instant sharing, Vimeo integration.

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