Software · head to head
Wakelet vs Brilliant
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Wakelet free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage; Brilliant requires active daily engagement to maintain learning streaks, which can feel gamified
- They diverge on capability: Wakelet covers Content curation, Brilliant covers Interactive lessons.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wakelet and Brilliant actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2012).
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 Wakelet
- Content curation
- Collections
- Collaboration
- Embedding
- PDF export
- Customization
- Spaces
- Comments
Only in Brilliant
- Interactive lessons
- Problem-solving
- Daily challenges
- Progress tracking
- Guided paths
- Offline access
- Mobile learning
- Mobile apps
Both cover
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Wakelet
- Teachers and schools curating multimedia collections and student portfoliosnot Brilliant
Brilliant
- Math learningnot Wakelet
- Science educationnot Wakelet
- Programming basicsnot Wakelet
- Problem-solving skillsnot Wakelet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Wakelet
- Free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage
- Education Group plan is billed annually at $160/year for only 1 teacher and 30 students, with extra teachers at $40/year and extra students at $4/year
- Group plan requires a minimum of 2 seats at $119.99 per seat per year
- Enterprise plan is yearly billing only
Brilliant
- Requires active daily engagement to maintain learning streaks, which can feel gamified
- Premium subscription needed for full course access; basic free tier is limited
- Focuses only on STEM subjects; no humanities or social sciences
- Interactive nature requires more time commitment than passive video learning
Pricing, plan by plan
Wakelet
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited collections
- Collaboration
- Embedding
- Pro$4.99/month
- Custom branding
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- EducationFree
- All Free
- Spaces
- Rostering
Brilliant
Free- Premium Monthly$24.99/month
- Access to all 90+ courses
- No ads
- Premium Annual$150/year
- Access to all 90+ courses
- No ads
Which should you pick?
Choose Wakelet if
- You need content curation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension.
- You also want collections.
Choose Brilliant if
- You need interactive lessons.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want problem-solving.
Questions people ask
- Is Wakelet or Brilliant better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wakelet starts at Free and Brilliant at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wakelet or Brilliant?
- Wakelet starts at Free and Brilliant at Free.
- Does Wakelet or Brilliant run on more platforms?
- Wakelet runs on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension. Brilliant runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Wakelet for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Wakelet best used for?
- Wakelet is most often used for teachers and schools curating multimedia collections and student portfolios. Of those, teachers and schools curating multimedia collections and student portfolios is not what Brilliant is typically brought in for.
- What can Wakelet do that Brilliant cannot?
- Wakelet covers Content curation, Collections, Collaboration, Embedding. Brilliant covers Interactive lessons, Problem-solving, Daily challenges, Progress tracking. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Brilliant: Does Brilliant offer offline learning?
Yes. The Brilliant mobile app allows users to download lessons and learn without internet connection.
SourceBrilliant: Is there a free tier for Brilliant?
Yes. Brilliant offers a free basic tier with access to some courses. K-12 teachers and their students can qualify for free Premium access.
SourceBrilliant: What subject areas does Brilliant cover?
Brilliant covers over 90 courses across mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and data science, taught by experts from MIT, Harvard, Google, and Microsoft.
SourceBrilliant: How does Brilliant's teaching approach differ from video lectures?
Brilliant emphasizes active learning through interactive problem-solving rather than passive video watching, similar to Duolingo's gamified approach.
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