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Udacity vs Workable

Udacity logo

Udacity

Learning Management

Nanodegrees for in-demand tech skills

From
$249/month
Rated
-
Workable logo

Workable

Recruitment & ATS

Recruitment and employee engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Workable has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Udacity expensive compared to many online learning alternatives at $249/month or annual commitments; Workable the Standard plan is $299 a month and still charges separately for texting at $89, video interviews at $109 and assessments at $59 a month
  • They diverge on capability: Udacity covers Nanodegree programs, Workable covers Job posting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Udacity and Workable actually diverge.

Attributes where Udacity and Workable differ
AttributeUdacityWorkable
Starting price$249/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryLearning ManagementRecruitment & ATS
Founded20112012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Mobile learning
  • Enterprise platforms

Only in Workable

  • Job posting
  • Applicant tracking
  • Candidate management
  • Onboarding
  • Employee engagement
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • Integrations

What people use each for

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

Udacity

  • Tech skill developmentnot Workable
  • Career transitionnot Workable
  • Upskillingnot Workable
  • Team trainingnot Workable

Workable

  • Posting jobs and tracking candidates through an applicant tracking systemnot Udacity
  • Running structured interviews, assessments and offers in one placenot 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

Workable

  • The Standard plan is $299 a month and still charges separately for texting at $89, video interviews at $109 and assessments at $59 a month
  • Reaching a plan where those three are included means Premier at $599 a month
  • Unlimited active jobs is qualified by a fair usage limit rather than being an actual cap
  • AI features run on credits, and credits expire one year from purchase
  • Published plan prices cover 1 to 20 employees, so larger headcounts are quoted separately

Pricing, plan by plan

Udacity

$249/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Udacity review.

Workable

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic recruitment
    • Limited hires
    • Basic tracking
  • Plus$undefined/month
    • Advanced recruitment
    • Engagement tools
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Udacity if

  • You need nanodegree programs.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want real-world projects.

Choose Workable if

  • You need job posting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want applicant tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Udacity or Workable better?
Neither clearly leads. Udacity starts at $249/month and Workable at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Udacity or Workable?
Workable has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $249/month for Udacity and Free for Workable.
Does Udacity or Workable run on more platforms?
Udacity runs on Web, iOS, Android. Workable runs on Web.
Can I use Workable for free?
Yes. Workable has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Udacity starts at $249/month.
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 Workable is typically brought in for.
What can Udacity do that Workable cannot?
Udacity covers Nanodegree programs, Real-world projects, Mentorship, Code review. Workable covers Job posting, Applicant tracking, Candidate management, Onboarding.

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.

Source
Udacity: 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.

Source

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