Alison vs Prometheus
Alison
alison.comPrometheus
prometheus.org.uaSide by side
| Figure | Alison | Prometheus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 12 | 3 |
| Spec score · Online Course Marketplaces | 9.2 (#5) | 8.5 (#19) |
| Spec score · MOOC Platforms | 9.3 (#3) | 8.2 (#23) |
| Course Certificates | Courses are CPD-accredited and completers can earn recognized certificates. | The verified-certificate subscription provides identity verification for certificates and applies across courses without a course-count limit. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Mount Carmel, Loughrea, Ireland | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| API Integration | Alison provides an API integration option. | The platform and its mobile apps use YouTube, Google services, and the YouTube API. |
| Mobile Apps | The Alison App supports learning on the move and offline course access. | The privacy policy identifies Prometheus mobile applications for iOS and Android. |
| Security | The Alison LMS page displays ISO 27000/9000 standards and GDPR compliance as security practices. | Prometheus says it stores personal information on servers protected by passwords and firewalls and encrypts financial transactions made through its site. |
| Support | Alison provides general and support contact routes for its platform and business services. | The FAQ lists separate email contacts for help with free courses and support for paid Prometheus PLUS courses. |
Plans
Alison
- FreeFree
- Single Course Download$1, paid once
- Unlimited Offline Access$5 a month
- LMS+ Starter$99 a month
- LMS+ Growth$249 a month
- LMS+ Enterprise$599 a month
- Free LMSFree
- Lite Plan$1, paid once
- Unlimited Plan$5 a month
- Starter$99 a month
Prometheus
- Verified certificatesPrice not published
- Massive open online courses and certificationFree
- Verified Certificates annual subscription500 UAH a year
In their own words
Alison
Alison is an online learning service with more than 6,000 courses across 10 categories, alongside skills training, psychometric assessments, career resources, and a learning management system. Learners can study at their own pace, with no stated deadline for finishing a course. Completed courses can lead to Certificates and Diplomas; Alison says its courses are CPD UK accredited. Career resources include a Career Ready Plan, a résumé builder, job listings, and course recommendations. Free learning includes advertising, while Premium is offered to remove ads. The Android and iOS app supports offline study for English courses, but quizzes, assessments, and certificates need an internet connection. The Free LMS supports up to 10 users in an organisation. LMS+ adds unlimited learners, groups, co-branded certificates, reporting, and Content Hub storage. The free plan is free; an individual offline course download is $1, paid once, and unlimited offline access is $5 a month. Alison was founded in Ireland and is headquartered in Mount Carmel, Loughrea.
Prometheus
Prometheus is an online professional development platform with more than 400 courses and professional programs. It serves learners looking for basic knowledge as well as those pursuing specialized professional skills, with flexible scheduling and self-paced study. The platform runs on open-source Open edX, which supports video lectures, notes, presentations, varied tests and discussion forums. It is available on the web, Android and iOS. Massive open online courses and their certification are free, while Prometheus PLUS courses are paid. A verified-certificate subscription provides identity checks across eligible courses without a course-count limit; exams use a webcam and analysis of learner behavior to check that the test taker matches the certificate name. The listed annual verified-certificate subscription costs 500 UAH a year. Prometheus also offers corporate courses and closed learning groups with progress tracking and individual participant support. The maker is based in Kyiv, Ukraine, and was founded in 2014.