Coursera vs LinkedIn Learning
Coursera
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LinkedIn Learning
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| Figure | Coursera | LinkedIn Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $31.66/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Online Course Marketplaces | 8.5 (#16) | 8.7 (#10) |
| Spec score · MOOC Platforms | 8.4 (#15) | 8.4 (#17) |
| Spec score · Training Content Libraries | 8.3 (#11) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Business plans | Yes | Yes |
| Course certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Course formats | mixed | mixed |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform integrations | Coursera integrates with more than 30 LMS and LXP systems and supports major native LTI integrations. | LinkedIn lists learning platform integrations including 360Learning, Absorb, Adobe, Blackboard, Bridge, Cornerstone, D2L, Degreed, and Docebo. |
| Mobile apps | Business plans include mobile learning and mobile apps for iOS and Android. | LinkedIn Learning offers apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets, with course downloads for offline viewing on mobile. |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription access | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Coursera
- Individual Courses & ProgramsPrice not published
- Coursera Plus MonthlyPrice not published
- Coursera Plus AnnualPrice not published
- Coursera for TeamsPrice not published
- Coursera for EnterprisePriced on request
LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning For Teams$379.88 a year
- LinkedIn Learning EnterprisePrice not published
- LinkedIn Learning for businessesPriced on request
- LinkedIn Learning (individual)Price not published
- LinkedIn Learning (small teams)Priced on request
In their own words
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers career-focused courses and skill-building guidance for individuals and organizations on Android, iOS, and the web. Its individual learning page lists more than 26,400 courses, 3,900+ instructors, subtitles in 20+ languages, and seven native-language libraries. Learners can set career goals and use Skill Evaluations, Role Guides, and curated pathways to find material. Courses and learning content include video, audio, and text, Nano Tips, Professional Certificates, and preparation for external credentials, continuing education units, and academic credits. Practice resources include more than 300,000 quiz questions, 10,000 exercise files, and virtual coding environments using GitHub Codespaces. Business offerings describe AI-powered coaching and role-play, curated courses and certifications, and LMS/LXP integrations. The service provides course certificates and a free trial, but no free plan is listed. Offline viewing requires an active subscription and is limited to the mobile app; videos cannot be downloaded to desktop or laptop devices. Teams is listed at $379.88/user/yr for 20 or fewer licenses.