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LinkedIn Learning vs Zoom Webinar

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LinkedIn Learning

Learning Management

Develop skills with expert-led courses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoom Webinar

Webinar & Virtual Events

Professional video conferencing and webinar hosting

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoom Webinar 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; Zoom Webinar free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LinkedIn Learning and Zoom Webinar actually diverge.

Attributes where LinkedIn Learning and Zoom Webinar differ
AttributeLinkedIn LearningZoom Webinar
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidDesktop, Mobile, Tablet
CategoryLearning ManagementWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20032011

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 Zoom Webinar

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Breakout rooms
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams

Both cover

  • 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 Zoom Webinar
  • Career growthnot Zoom Webinar
  • Team trainingnot Zoom Webinar
  • Professional developmentnot Zoom Webinar

Zoom Webinar

  • Large-scale webinars up to 1,000 participants on Enterprise tiernot LinkedIn Learning
  • Professional organisations needing end-to-end encryption and customer-managed keysnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Hybrid work environments with integrated PBX phone servicenot 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

Zoom Webinar

  • Free tier capped at 40 minutes per meeting with up to 100 participants
  • Free tier lacks cloud storage and advanced AI Companion features
  • Higher tiers require commitments to larger participant counts (Business: 300, Enterprise: 1000)

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

Zoom Webinar

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinar review.

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 Zoom Webinar if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Zoom Webinar review

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn Learning or Zoom Webinar better?
Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Zoom Webinar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or Zoom Webinar?
Zoom Webinar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LinkedIn Learning and Free for Zoom Webinar.
Does LinkedIn Learning or Zoom Webinar run on more platforms?
LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android. Zoom Webinar runs on Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
Can I use Zoom Webinar for free?
Yes. Zoom Webinar 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 Zoom Webinar is typically brought in for.
What can LinkedIn Learning do that Zoom Webinar cannot?
LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Zoom Webinar covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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