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LinkedIn Learning vs Zoom Webinars

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LinkedIn Learning

Learning Management

Develop skills with expert-led courses

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Zoom Webinars

Webinar & Virtual Events

Dedicated webinar platform by Zoom for large-scale events

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On request
Rated
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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; Zoom Webinars webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where LinkedIn Learning and Zoom Webinars differ
AttributeLinkedIn LearningZoom Webinars
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidCloud-based SaaS
CategoryLearning ManagementWebinar & Virtual Events
Founded20032011

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

  • Attendee registration
  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Polls and surveys
  • Q&A
  • Breakout rooms
  • Recording
  • Analytics

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

Zoom Webinars

  • Large-scale broadcasts with 10,000+ attendeesnot LinkedIn Learning
  • Multi-session virtual events and hybrid conferencesnot 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 Webinars

  • Webinars tier limited to standard platform features; advanced features like pre-recorded content and multi-session events require Webinars Plus or Events tier
  • All tiers support up to 100,000 attendees but 30-hour event limit applies across all packages

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 Webinars

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Zoom Webinars 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 Webinars if

  • You need attendee registration.
  • You work on Cloud-based SaaS.
  • You also want hd video.
Zoom Webinars review

Questions people ask

Is LinkedIn Learning or Zoom Webinars better?
Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Zoom Webinars at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or Zoom Webinars?
LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Zoom Webinars at On request.
Does LinkedIn Learning or Zoom Webinars run on more platforms?
LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android. Zoom Webinars runs on Cloud-based SaaS.
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 Webinars is typically brought in for.
What can LinkedIn Learning do that Zoom Webinars cannot?
LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Zoom Webinars covers Attendee registration, HD video, Screen sharing, Polls and surveys. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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