Software · head to head
Skillshare vs LearnWorlds
LearnWorlds
Software
Create and sell online courses with interactive experiences
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Skillshare has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Skillshare limited language support available compared to Udemy which offers 75 languages; LearnWorlds the $24 Starter plan charges $5 for every paid enrollment, so selling a cheap course can cost more in fees than the plan
- They diverge on capability: Skillshare covers Video classes, LearnWorlds covers Course builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Skillshare and LearnWorlds actually diverge.
| Attribute | Skillshare | LearnWorlds |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2010 | 2014 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Skillshare
- Video classes
- Class projects
- Discussions
- Offline viewing
- Mobile learning
- Workshops
- Curated paths
- Teacher studio
Only in LearnWorlds
- Course builder
- Interactive video
- Website builder
- Certificates
- Assessments
- Community
- Mobile app
- 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.
Skillshare
- Skill developmentnot LearnWorlds
- Creative projectsnot LearnWorlds
- Career growthnot LearnWorlds
- Side hustlesnot LearnWorlds
LearnWorlds
- Building and selling online courses with a branded schoolnot Skillshare
- Delivering training to customers or employees with certificatesnot Skillshare
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Skillshare
- Limited language support available compared to Udemy which offers 75 languages
- Focus on creative skills means limited technical or professional development courses
- Video quality and instructor expertise varies across courses
LearnWorlds
- The $24 Starter plan charges $5 for every paid enrollment, so selling a cheap course can cost more in fees than the plan
- Escaping the enrollment fee requires the $79 Pro Trainer plan
- Active learners are capped monthly, at 1,000 on Starter and 2,000 on both Pro Trainer and Learning Center
- The $249 Learning Center plan allows no more learners than the $79 plan, differing on admins and AI credits instead
- Admin seats are rationed at 1, 5 and 25
- AI credits are metered monthly at 300, 500 and 1,000
Pricing, plan by plan
Skillshare
Free- FreeFree
- Select free classes
- Class projects
- Premium$13.99/month
- All classes
- Offline viewing
- No ads
- Teams$undefined/month
- Team management
- Analytics
- Custom content
LearnWorlds
On request- Starter$24/month
- 1 admin
- Custom domain
- Coupons
- Pro Trainer$79/month
- 5 admins
- SCORM/HTML5
- Subscriptions
- Learning Center$249/month
- 20 admins
- Interactive video
- Bulk actions
- High Volume$undefined/month
- Unlimited admins
- White label
- SLA
Which should you pick?
Choose Skillshare if
- You need video classes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want class projects.
Choose LearnWorlds if
- You need course builder.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want interactive video.
Questions people ask
- Is Skillshare or LearnWorlds better?
- Neither clearly leads. Skillshare starts at Free and LearnWorlds at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Skillshare or LearnWorlds?
- Skillshare has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Skillshare and On request for LearnWorlds.
- Does Skillshare or LearnWorlds run on more platforms?
- Skillshare runs on Web, iOS, Android. LearnWorlds runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Skillshare for free?
- Yes. Skillshare has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LearnWorlds starts at On request.
- What is Skillshare best used for?
- Skillshare is most often used for skill development, creative projects, career growth, side hustles. Of those, skill development and creative projects are not what LearnWorlds is typically brought in for.
- What can Skillshare do that LearnWorlds cannot?
- Skillshare covers Video classes, Class projects, Discussions, Offline viewing. LearnWorlds covers Course builder, Interactive video, Website builder, Certificates. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Skillshare: How much does Skillshare cost?
Skillshare Premium membership costs $167.88 per year (about $13.99 per month) when billed annually, or $17.99 to $32 per month when paying month-to-month. New members receive a free trial before billing begins.
SourceSkillshare: What topics does Skillshare cover?
Skillshare offers more than 30,000 project-based classes in design, illustration, photography, video, writing, marketing, and productivity. Courses often include downloadable resources like templates, brushes, and design files.
SourceSkillshare: Can I download Skillshare classes for offline viewing?
Yes, Skillshare Premium members can download classes for offline viewing, allowing you to watch content anywhere without an internet connection.
SourceSkillshare: Does Skillshare offer certificates?
Yes, Skillshare classes include certificates of completion as part of the project-based learning model, allowing you to track and share your learning progress.
SourceSkillshare: Is there a free tier on Skillshare?
Skillshare offers a free one-month trial to new users who provide card details. After the trial, a paid subscription is required for continued access.
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