Head-to-head
Udemy vs LinkedIn Learning
Single-course depth against the business subscription: where does the working professional learn best for the money?
Our pick
All-in-one
UdemyUdemy Inc.
Udemy
The biggest course marketplace, with never-ending sales.
For work
LinkedIn LearningLinkedIn (Microsoft)
LinkedIn Learning
Professional skills, visible on your profile right away.
UdemyLinkedIn Learning
Our score4.3 / 54.2 / 5
PriceFreeFrom $19.99/mo
Free planNo
Best forBuying single coursesBusiness skills
CategoryEverything under one roofCareer & business
ProviderUdemy Inc.LinkedIn (Microsoft)
Our verdict
LinkedIn Learning has consistent quality, short practical courses, and the handy profile integration, but costs about $20 a month. Udemy gives you two complete courses you keep forever for the price of one subscription month, often with more depth per topic. Unless your employer or library provides LinkedIn Learning for free (check that first!), Udemy is the smarter spend for most professionals.
“We bought three courses during sales and never paid more than fifteen dollars. Quality varies by instructor, so read the reviews before you buy. For learning a specific skill fast and cheap, unbeatable.”Editorial team, on Udemy
“Short, practical lessons from people who work in the field, and your certificate lands on your profile with one click. Great for business skills; for technical depth, look elsewhere.”Editorial team, on LinkedIn Learning