Edmodo
Skillshare
| Feature | Edmodo | Skillshare |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | From $13.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | k12-teachers, students, parents, school-districts | creatives, designers, freelancers, hobbyists |
| Founded | 2008 | 2010 |
| Class Groups | ✓ | ✗ |
| Assignments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quizzes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Messaging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Resource Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Parent Accounts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Based Learning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Community Feedback | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offline Viewing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Class Discussions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curated Paths | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✗ | ✓ |
| Teacher Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Edmodo Pros
- Free for all users
- Safe social learning environment
- Easy for students to use
- Good parent communication
✗ Edmodo Cons
- Limited advanced LMS features
- Less active development recently
- Basic assessment tools
✓ Skillshare Pros
- Strong focus on creative skills and hands-on projects
- Unlimited access to all classes with subscription
- Active community with project sharing and feedback
- Short, digestible class format
- Offline viewing on mobile
✗ Skillshare Cons
- No free tier anymore
- No certificates recognized by employers
- Limited technical and business content
The Verdict
Edmodo is built for k12 teachers and students, with a focus on class-groups and assignments. Skillshare targets creatives and designers and leads with project-based-learning and community-feedback.
Edmodo uses custom enterprise pricing, while Skillshare starts at $13.99/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Edmodo has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Skillshare requires a paid subscription from day one.
Skillshare edges out on user ratings (4.2 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Skillshare offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Edmodo takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Skillshare has a slight overall edge — but if free for all users matters most to you, Edmodo may still be the right call.