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Pluralsight vs Star Walk 2

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Pluralsight

Education

Technology skills platform for IT professionals

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Star Walk 2

Education

Freemium stargazing app with a low-cost ad-free upgrade, aimed at casual sky watchers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Star Walk 2 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Pluralsight no free tier, only 10-day free trial; Star Walk 2 its object catalogue is far smaller than SkySafari Pro, so it has little to offer once someone wants to go beyond naked-eye stargazing.
  • They diverge on capability: Pluralsight covers Video courses, Star Walk 2 covers Augmented reality sky view.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pluralsight and Star Walk 2 actually diverge.

Attributes where Pluralsight and Star Walk 2 differ
AttributePluralsightStar Walk 2
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFreemium, low-cost ad-free subscription upgrade
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, Apple TViOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Founded2004Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Star Walk 2

  • Augmented reality sky view
  • Time travel mode
  • Satellite tracking
  • Night mode
  • Meteor shower and event alerts
  • Ad-free Plus tier

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 Star Walk 2

Star Walk 2

  • A parent wanting a cheap, simple app to show a child the night skynot Pluralsight
  • A traveller who wants to identify stars and planets without a big subscription commitmentnot Pluralsight
  • A casual stargazer who does not need telescope control or a deep-sky cataloguenot Pluralsight
  • Someone wanting satellite pass tracking including the ISS on a budgetnot 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

Star Walk 2

  • Its object catalogue is far smaller than SkySafari Pro, so it has little to offer once someone wants to go beyond naked-eye stargazing.
  • It has no telescope control, unlike SkySafari Plus and Pro, so it cannot drive a motorised mount.
  • The free tier carries ads, which some users find intrusive during a stargazing session.
  • It shares a visual style with many similar AR sky map apps, so its differentiation beyond price is limited.
  • Content depth for deep-sky objects and satellite catalogues lags noticeably behind Sky Guide Pro and SkySafari Pro.

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

Star Walk 2

Free
  • Star Walk 2Free
    • Core sky map and AR view
    • Ad-supported
  • Star Walk 2 Plus$5.99/year
    • Ads removed
    • Additional sky content

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 Star Walk 2 if

  • You need augmented reality sky view.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want time travel mode.
Star Walk 2 review

Questions people ask

Is Pluralsight or Star Walk 2 better?
Neither clearly leads. Pluralsight starts at $29/month and Star Walk 2 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pluralsight or Star Walk 2?
Star Walk 2 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Pluralsight and Free for Star Walk 2.
Does Pluralsight or Star Walk 2 run on more platforms?
Pluralsight runs on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV. Star Walk 2 runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Star Walk 2 for free?
Yes. Star Walk 2 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pluralsight starts at $29/month.
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 Star Walk 2 is typically brought in for.
What can Pluralsight do that Star Walk 2 cannot?
Pluralsight covers Video courses, Skill assessments, Learning paths, Hands-on labs. Star Walk 2 covers Augmented reality sky view, Time travel mode, Satellite tracking, Night mode.

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.

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Star Walk 2: Is Star Walk 2 free?

A free ad-supported version exists; Star Walk 2 Plus removes ads and adds content for a low annual or monthly fee.

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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Star Walk 2: Does it support telescope control?

No. For telescope control, SkySafari Plus or Pro is the better choice.

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.

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Star Walk 2: How does it compare to SkySafari on price?

It is substantially cheaper, but with a much smaller star and deep-sky object catalogue.

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