Head-to-head
Udemy vs Skillshare
Buy or subscribe: the biggest course marketplace against the creative all-you-can-learn subscription.
Our pick
All-in-one
UdemyUdemy Inc.
Udemy
The biggest course marketplace, with never-ending sales.
Creative
SkillshareSkillshare Inc.
Skillshare
The most fun platform for creative skills.
UdemySkillshare
Our score4.3 / 54.3 / 5
PriceFreeFrom $13.99/mo
Free planNo
Best forBuying single coursesCreative projects
CategoryEverything under one roofCreative
ProviderUdemy Inc.Skillshare Inc.
Our verdict
The difference is the model and the tone. Udemy sells single, often deep courses you keep forever; ideal for learning one skill for the price of lunch in the sale. Skillshare is a subscription full of shorter, project-based classes with a creative bent; ideal for exploring and continuous learning. For focused depth, Udemy wins; for creative breadth and the rhythm of a community, Skillshare. On versatility and price per skill learned: Udemy.
“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
“The most enjoyable platform we tested: project-based, short lessons, and teachers who are makers themselves. You learn by doing and walk away with something real every time.”Editorial team, on Skillshare