Education & E-Learning · head to head
Wakelet vs Khan Academy
Wakelet
Education & E-Learning
Save, organize, and share content for learning
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Khan Academy
Education & E-Learning
Free world-class education for anyone, anywhere
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Wakelet free Starter plan caps at 3 collections, 250 items and 1GB storage; Khan Academy the Internet Archive's capture of Khan Academy's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and that its full library of practice and lessons 'is all free for learners and teachers', funded by donations rather than subscriptions.
- They diverge on capability: Wakelet covers Content curation, Khan Academy covers Video lessons.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wakelet and Khan Academy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Wakelet | Khan Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education & E-Learning).
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 Khan Academy
- Video lessons
- Practice exercises
- Mastery system
- Progress tracking
- Personalized learning
- Teacher tools
- Parent dashboard
- Test prep
Both cover
- Google Classroom
- Clever
- 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 Khan Academy
Khan Academy
- Free self paced learning across maths, science and humanitiesnot Wakelet
- Assigning practice and tracking student progress in a classroomnot 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
Khan Academy
- The Internet Archive's capture of Khan Academy's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and that its full library of practice and lessons 'is all free for learners and teachers', funded by donations rather than subscriptions.
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
Khan Academy
Free- FreeFree
- Video lessons
- Practice exercises
- Progress tracking
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 Khan Academy if
- You need video lessons.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want practice exercises.
Questions people ask
- Is Wakelet or Khan Academy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wakelet starts at Free and Khan Academy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wakelet or Khan Academy?
- Wakelet starts at Free and Khan Academy at Free.
- Does Wakelet or Khan Academy run on more platforms?
- Wakelet runs on Web, IOS, Android, Chrome Extension. Khan Academy 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 Khan Academy is typically brought in for.
- What can Wakelet do that Khan Academy cannot?
- Wakelet covers Content curation, Collections, Collaboration, Embedding. Khan Academy covers Video lessons, Practice exercises, Mastery system, Progress tracking. Both handle Google Classroom, Clever, Web support, IOS support.