LMS · head to head
LinkedIn Learning vs Pear Deck
The short version
- Only Pear Deck has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: LinkedIn Learning no pricing published on main site; specific subscription costs and billing periods not disclosed; Pear Deck the Teacher Dashboard, draggable and drawing responses and Reflect and Review require Teacher Premium at $149 per year
- They diverge on capability: LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Pear Deck covers Interactive slides.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which LinkedIn Learning and Pear Deck actually diverge.
| Attribute | LinkedIn Learning | Pear Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, Chrome Extension |
| Founded | 2003 | 2014 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (LMS).
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 Pear Deck
- Interactive slides
- Real-time responses
- Formative assessment
- Student-paced mode
- Dashboard
- Audio responses
- Drawing
- Vocabulary
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
LinkedIn Learning
- Skill developmentnot Pear Deck
- Career growthnot Pear Deck
- Team trainingnot Pear Deck
- Professional developmentnot Pear Deck
Pear Deck
- Interactive classroom presentations for teachersnot LinkedIn Learning
- Student practice and assessment toolsnot LinkedIn Learning
- Standards-aligned content delivery for schoolsnot LinkedIn Learning
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
LinkedIn Learning
- No pricing published on main site; specific subscription costs and billing periods not disclosed
- Free trial available but specific trial duration not stated on homepage
Pear Deck
- The Teacher Dashboard, draggable and drawing responses and Reflect and Review require Teacher Premium at $149 per year
- Pear Assessment Premium is a separate $125 per year purchase from Pear Deck Premium
- Standards aligned content, district library and efficacy reports are only in the Schools and Districts plan
- SIS and LMS integration is only in the Schools and Districts plan
- School and district pricing is by quote with no published rate
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
Pear Deck
Free- Pear Start FreeFree
- 40+ AI tools for teachers
- unlimited usage
- Pear Deck FreeFree
- basic interactive presentations
- anonymous responses
- student-paced mode
- Pear Deck Premium$149/year
- Teacher Dashboard with named responses
- drawing/draggable features
- Reflect & Review
- Pear Assessment FreeFree
- basic assessment creation
- autograding
Which should you pick?
Choose LinkedIn Learning if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want certificates.
Choose Pear Deck if
- You need interactive slides.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Chrome Extension.
- You also want real-time responses.
Questions people ask
- Is LinkedIn Learning or Pear Deck better?
- Neither clearly leads. LinkedIn Learning starts at On request and Pear Deck at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, LinkedIn Learning or Pear Deck?
- Pear Deck has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LinkedIn Learning and Free for Pear Deck.
- Does LinkedIn Learning or Pear Deck run on more platforms?
- LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android. Pear Deck runs on Web, Chrome Extension.
- Can I use Pear Deck for free?
- Yes. Pear Deck 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 Pear Deck is typically brought in for.
- What can LinkedIn Learning do that Pear Deck cannot?
- LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Pear Deck covers Interactive slides, Real-time responses, Formative assessment, Student-paced mode. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
LinkedIn Learning: How much does LinkedIn Learning cost?
LinkedIn Learning does not publish subscription prices on its website. Pricing is only available after clicking the 'Start free trial' or 'Buy for my team' buttons to access the purchase page.
SourcePear Deck: What is the price for individual teacher subscriptions?
Pear Deck Premium: $149/year; Pear Assessment Premium: $125/year. Pear Practice and Start have custom pricing for paid tiers.
SourceLinkedIn Learning: Does LinkedIn Learning offer a free trial?
Yes, LinkedIn Learning offers a free trial option accessible from the main site, though the specific trial duration is not stated on the homepage.
SourcePear Deck: Are there free versions available?
Yes, all Pear Deck products offer free teacher plans: Pear Start, Pear Deck, Pear Practice, and Pear Assessment are free for educators.
SourcePear Deck: What features require payment in Pear Assessment?
Free version includes basic assessment creation and autograding. Premium ($125/year) adds advanced security, accessibility tools, state test interface mimicry, and rubric scoring.
SourcePear Deck: Do schools get discounted pricing?
Yes, schools and districts receive custom pricing with additional features like standards-aligned content, shared libraries, and LMS integration.
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