Software · head to head
Udemy vs Flip
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Udemy course quality varies significantly as Udemy allows anyone to create and sell courses without vetting; Flip the Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.
- They diverge on capability: Udemy covers Video courses, Flip covers Video responses.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Udemy and Flip actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Udemy
- Video courses
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Certificates
- Mobile learning
- Offline viewing
- Q&A
- Reviews
Only in Flip
- Video responses
- Topics
- Camera effects
- Stickers
- Text responses
- Moderation
- Mixtapes
- AR camera
Both cover
- Microsoft Teams
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Udemy
- Skill buildingnot Flip
- Career transitionnot Flip
- Professional developmentnot Flip
- Team trainingnot Flip
Flip
- Video discussionsnot Udemy
- Student portfoliosnot Udemy
- Book talksnot Udemy
- Language practicenot Udemy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Udemy
- Course quality varies significantly as Udemy allows anyone to create and sell courses without vetting
- No formal credentials or degrees offered, unlike Coursera and edX which offer institution-branded certificates
- Courses are self-paced with no instructor interaction or support, making structured learning difficult for some students
Flip
- The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.
Pricing, plan by plan
Udemy
Free- Personal$19/month
- 11,000+ courses access
- Team$360/year
- For 5-20 people
Flip
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited groups
- Unlimited topics
- Video responses
Which should you pick?
Choose Udemy if
- You need video courses.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want quizzes.
Choose Flip if
- You need video responses.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want topics.
Questions people ask
- Is Udemy or Flip better?
- Neither clearly leads. Udemy starts at Free and Flip at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Udemy or Flip?
- Udemy starts at Free and Flip at Free.
- Does Udemy or Flip run on more platforms?
- Udemy runs on Web, iOS, Android. Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Udemy for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Udemy best used for?
- Udemy is most often used for skill building, career transition, professional development, team training. Of those, skill building and career transition are not what Flip is typically brought in for.
- What can Udemy do that Flip cannot?
- Udemy covers Video courses, Quizzes, Assignments, Certificates. Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Both handle Microsoft Teams, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Udemy: Does Udemy offer team/business pricing?
Yes, Udemy's Team plan costs $360 per user annually for groups of 5 to 20 people, in addition to individual Personal plan at $19/month.
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