Software · head to head
Udacity vs Pluralsight
Pluralsight
Software
Technology skills platform for IT professionals
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Udacity expensive compared to many online learning alternatives at $249/month or annual commitments; Pluralsight core Tech plan lists at $49/month while the broader Complete plan across all domains lists lower at $29/month on the same pricing page
- They diverge on capability: Udacity covers Nanodegree programs, Pluralsight covers Video courses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Udacity and Pluralsight actually diverge.
| Attribute | Udacity | Pluralsight |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $249/month | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV |
| Founded | 2011 | 2004 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Udacity
- Nanodegree programs
- Real-world projects
- Mentorship
- Code review
- Career services
- Industry partnerships
- Enterprise platforms
Only in Pluralsight
- Video courses
- Skill assessments
- Learning paths
- Hands-on labs
- Certifications
- Offline viewing
- Analytics
- Slack
Both cover
- Mobile learning
- SSO
- 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 Pluralsight
- Career transitionnot Pluralsight
- Upskillingnot Pluralsight
- Team trainingnot Pluralsight
Pluralsight
- Technology teams building structured skill development and certification prep programsnot Udacity
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
Pluralsight
- Core Tech plan lists at $49/month while the broader Complete plan across all domains lists lower at $29/month on the same pricing page
- Free trial is limited to 10 days
Pricing, plan by plan
Udacity
$249/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Udacity review.
Pluralsight
On request- Standard$29/month
- Core library
- Learning paths
- Skill assessments
- Premium$45/month
- Everything in Standard
- Hands-on labs
- Exams
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- All content
- Analytics
- SSO
Which should you pick?
Choose Udacity if
- You need nanodegree programs.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want real-world projects.
Choose Pluralsight if
- You need video courses.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
- You also want skill assessments.
Questions people ask
- Is Udacity or Pluralsight better?
- Neither clearly leads. Udacity starts at $249/month and Pluralsight at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Udacity or Pluralsight?
- Udacity starts at $249/month and Pluralsight at On request.
- Does Udacity or Pluralsight run on more platforms?
- Udacity runs on Web, iOS, Android. Pluralsight runs on Web, IOS, Android, Apple TV.
- 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 Pluralsight is typically brought in for.
- What can Udacity do that Pluralsight cannot?
- Udacity covers Nanodegree programs, Real-world projects, Mentorship, Code review. Pluralsight covers Video courses, Skill assessments, Learning paths, Hands-on labs. Both handle Mobile learning, SSO, Web support, IOS 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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