Learning Management · head to head
Udacity vs LinkedIn Learning
Udacity
Learning Management
Nanodegrees for in-demand tech skills
- From
- $249/month
- Rated
- -
LinkedIn Learning
Learning Management
Develop skills with expert-led courses
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Udacity expensive compared to many online learning alternatives at $249/month or annual commitments; LinkedIn Learning listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
- They diverge on capability: Udacity covers Nanodegree programs, LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Udacity and LinkedIn Learning actually diverge.
| Attribute | Udacity | LinkedIn Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $249/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Learning Management).
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 Udacity
- Nanodegree programs
- Real-world projects
- Mentorship
- Code review
- Career services
- Industry partnerships
- Enterprise platforms
- SSO
Only in LinkedIn Learning
- Video courses
- Certificates
- Learning paths
- Skill assessments
- LinkedIn integration
- Offline viewing
- Recommendations
Both cover
- Mobile learning
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Udacity
- Tech skill developmentnot LinkedIn Learning
- Career transitionnot LinkedIn Learning
- Upskillingnot LinkedIn Learning
- Team training
LinkedIn Learning
- Skill developmentnot Udacity
- Career growthnot Udacity
- Team training
- Professional developmentnot Udacity
Both are used for team training, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Udacity
- Expensive compared to many online learning alternatives at $249/month or annual commitments
- Course certificates lose value after subscription ends if not continuously maintained
- Limited offline access to course materials
- May lack breadth of non-tech courses compared to general learning platforms
LinkedIn Learning
- Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £5.80 to £286 per user per year for LinkedIn Learning, submitted directly by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
Pricing, plan by plan
Udacity
$249/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Udacity review.
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Udacity if
- You need nanodegree programs.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want real-world projects.
Choose LinkedIn Learning if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want certificates.
Questions people ask
- Is Udacity or LinkedIn Learning better?
- Neither clearly leads. Udacity starts at $249/month and LinkedIn Learning at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Udacity or LinkedIn Learning?
- Udacity starts at $249/month and LinkedIn Learning at On request.
- Does Udacity or LinkedIn Learning run on more platforms?
- Udacity runs on Web, iOS, Android. LinkedIn Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- What is Udacity best used for?
- Udacity is most often used for tech skill development, career transition, upskilling, team training. Of those, tech skill development and career transition are not what LinkedIn Learning is typically brought in for.
- What can Udacity do that LinkedIn Learning cannot?
- Udacity covers Nanodegree programs, Real-world projects, Mentorship, Code review. LinkedIn Learning covers Video courses, Certificates, Learning paths, Skill assessments. Both handle Mobile learning, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Udacity: How is Udacity priced?
Udacity offers subscription-based pricing: $249/month or $846 for 4 months (approximately $212/month with 15% discount). One subscription covers 500+ courses and all 80+ Nanodegree and Executive programs. Month-to-month subscriptions are cancellable anytime.
SourceUdacity: Does Udacity offer degree programs?
Yes, Udacity offers a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence ($199 enrollment fee plus subscription) and MBA in AI Product Management, both priced under $5,000 total, approximately 90% cheaper than traditional programs.
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