Business Intelligence · head to head
Periscope Data vs Udemy

Periscope Data
Business Intelligence
SQL and Python analytics platform
- From
- $1000/month
- Rated
- -

Udemy
Education & E-Learning
World's largest marketplace for online learning
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Udemy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Periscope Data the periscopedata.com domain now redirects to sisense.com, so Periscope Data is no longer sold as a standalone product; Udemy course quality varies significantly as Udemy allows anyone to create and sell courses without vetting
- They diverge on capability: Periscope Data covers SQL Editor, Udemy covers Video courses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Periscope Data and Udemy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Periscope Data | Udemy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1000/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Web, iOS, Android |
| Category | Business Intelligence | Education & E-Learning |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
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 Periscope Data
- SQL Editor
- Python/R Integration
- Version Control
- Caching
- Dashboards
- Redshift
- BigQuery
- Snowflake
Only in Udemy
- Video courses
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Certificates
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Q&A
- Reviews
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Periscope Data
- SQL-based analytics and dashboards over a data warehousenot Udemy
- Python and R analysis alongside SQL in one workflownot Udemy
- Shared dashboards for data teamsnot Udemy
Udemy
- Skill buildingnot Periscope Data
- Career transitionnot Periscope Data
- Professional developmentnot Periscope Data
- Team trainingnot Periscope Data
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Periscope Data
- The periscopedata.com domain now redirects to sisense.com, so Periscope Data is no longer sold as a standalone product
- No Periscope Data pricing, plan or seat rate remains published at the original domain
- Buyers must now purchase through Sisense, whose own pricing is not published as a rate card
Udemy
- Course quality varies significantly as Udemy allows anyone to create and sell courses without vetting
- No formal credentials or degrees offered, unlike Coursera and edX which offer institution-branded certificates
- Courses are self-paced with no instructor interaction or support, making structured learning difficult for some students
Pricing, plan by plan
Periscope Data
$1000/month- Team$1000/month
- SQL Analytics
- Python/R
- Dashboards
- EnterpriseFree
- Advanced Features
- Custom Integrations
- Premium Support
Udemy
Free- Personal$19/month
- 11,000+ courses access
- Team$360/year
- For 5-20 people
Which should you pick?
Choose Periscope Data if
- You need sql editor.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want python/r integration.
Choose Udemy if
- You need video courses.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want quizzes.
Questions people ask
- Is Periscope Data or Udemy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Periscope Data starts at $1000/month and Udemy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Periscope Data or Udemy?
- Udemy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Periscope Data and Free for Udemy.
- Does Periscope Data or Udemy run on more platforms?
- Periscope Data runs on Web, Cloud. Udemy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Udemy for free?
- Yes. Udemy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Periscope Data starts at $1000/month.
- What is Periscope Data best used for?
- Periscope Data is most often used for sql-based analytics and dashboards over a data warehouse, python and r analysis alongside sql in one workflow, shared dashboards for data teams. Of those, sql-based analytics and dashboards over a data warehouse and python and r analysis alongside sql in one workflow are not what Udemy is typically brought in for.
- What can Periscope Data do that Udemy cannot?
- Periscope Data covers SQL Editor, Python/R Integration, Version Control, Caching. Udemy covers Video courses, Quizzes, Assignments, Certificates. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Udemy: Does Udemy offer team/business pricing?
Yes, Udemy's Team plan costs $360 per user annually for groups of 5 to 20 people, in addition to individual Personal plan at $19/month.
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