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Pluralsight vs SkySafari

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Pluralsight

Education

Technology skills platform for IT professionals

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SkySafari logo

SkySafari

Education

Astronomy app sold in three tiered editions, from a cheap star chart to telescope control

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pluralsight no free tier, only 10-day free trial; SkySafari the three tiers are separate purchases, so upgrading from Basic to Plus or Pro later means buying again rather than paying the price difference.
  • They diverge on capability: Pluralsight covers Video courses, SkySafari covers Tiered editions.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pluralsight and SkySafari actually diverge.

Attributes where Pluralsight and SkySafari differ
AttributePluralsightSkySafari
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionOne-time purchase per tier
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, Apple TViOS, Android, macOS
Founded2004Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education).

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 Pluralsight

  • Video courses
  • Skill assessments
  • Learning paths
  • Hands-on labs
  • Certifications
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • Analytics

Only in SkySafari

  • Tiered editions
  • Telescope control
  • Large object catalogue
  • Event finder
  • Observing log
  • Time control

What people use each for

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

Pluralsight

  • Technology teams building structured skill development and certification prep programsnot SkySafari

SkySafari

  • An amateur astronomer with a motorised telescope mount who needs live control from a phone or tabletnot Pluralsight
  • A serious hobbyist who wants a deep-sky catalogue far larger than a casual sky map app providesnot Pluralsight
  • Someone planning an observing session who wants an event finder for conjunctions and eclipsesnot Pluralsight
  • A buyer choosing Basic first as a cheap star chart with no intention of telescope controlnot Pluralsight

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pluralsight

  • No free tier, only 10-day free trial
  • Trial excludes lab and sandbox features on lower tiers
  • Core Tech plan at $45/month is most expensive option

SkySafari

  • The three tiers are separate purchases, so upgrading from Basic to Plus or Pro later means buying again rather than paying the price difference.
  • Even the Basic tier costs more than a comparable free or freemium app like Star Walk 2 for a casual user.
  • Telescope control only works with compatible motorised mounts, so it is useless to someone with a manual telescope or no telescope at all.
  • Pricing fluctuates with frequent promotional sales, so the list price is not a reliable guide to what most buyers actually pay.
  • The interface, particularly on the Pro tier, has a steeper learning curve than a simple AR sky map app aimed at casual users.

Pricing, plan by plan

Pluralsight

$29/month
  • Core Tech$45/month
    • 3,900+ courses
    • Software development
    • IT ops
  • Complete$29/month
    • 6,500+ courses
    • All Core Tech subjects
    • AI, data, cloud, security
  • AI+$29/month
    • Core Tech + AI specialization
    • Sandbox environments
  • Cloud+$29/month
    • Core Tech + A Cloud Guru courses
    • Cloud sandbox access

SkySafari

On request
  • SkySafari Basic$4.99/one-time
    • Core star chart
    • Modest object catalogue
    • No telescope control
  • SkySafari Plus$14.99/one-time
    • About 2.5 million stars and 32,000 deep-sky objects
    • Telescope control
    • Event finder and observing log
  • SkySafari Pro$29.99/one-time
    • Largest catalogue tier
    • Telescope control
    • Advanced observation planning tools

Which should you pick?

Choose Pluralsight if

  • You need video courses.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
  • You also want skill assessments.
Pluralsight review

Choose SkySafari if

  • You need tiered editions.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS.
  • You also want telescope control.
SkySafari review

Questions people ask

Is Pluralsight or SkySafari better?
Neither clearly leads. Pluralsight starts at $29/month and SkySafari at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pluralsight or SkySafari?
Pluralsight starts at $29/month and SkySafari at On request.
Does Pluralsight or SkySafari run on more platforms?
Pluralsight runs on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV. SkySafari runs on iOS, Android, macOS.
What is Pluralsight best used for?
Pluralsight is most often used for technology teams building structured skill development and certification prep programs. Of those, technology teams building structured skill development and certification prep programs is not what SkySafari is typically brought in for.
What can Pluralsight do that SkySafari cannot?
Pluralsight covers Video courses, Skill assessments, Learning paths, Hands-on labs. SkySafari covers Tiered editions, Telescope control, Large object catalogue, Event finder.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pluralsight: How much does Pluralsight cost?

Pluralsight's most popular Complete plan costs $29/month or $299/year. Core Tech costs $45/month or $449/year. Specialized plans (AI+, Cloud+, Data+, Security+) all cost $29/month or $299/year.

Source
SkySafari: What is the difference between Basic, Plus and Pro?

Basic is a simple star chart, Plus adds a much larger catalogue and telescope control, and Pro adds an even larger catalogue and advanced planning tools.

Pluralsight: Does Pluralsight offer a free trial?

Yes, Pluralsight offers a 10-day free trial for all plans. The trial provides access to course libraries, assessments, certification prep, and learning paths, though lab and sandbox features may be limited on lower tiers.

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SkySafari: Can I upgrade from Basic to Plus later?

Not as a discounted upgrade; each tier is sold as a separate one-time purchase.

Pluralsight: What is the difference between Pluralsight's plans?

Core Tech includes 3,900+ courses for software development and IT ops at $45/month. Complete plan includes 6,500+ courses covering AI, data, cloud, and security at $29/month. Specialized plans (AI+, Cloud+, Data+, Security+) cost $29/month and add specific subject expertise on top of Core Tech.

Source
SkySafari: Does it work with any telescope?

Only telescopes with compatible motorised mounts and a supported connection method can be controlled from the app.

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