LinkedIn Learning
Mentimeter
| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | Mentimeter |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $19.99/mo | Free / from $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, job-seekers, corporate-teams, career-changers | educators, trainers, conference-speakers, meeting-facilitators |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
| Video Courses | ✓ | ✗ |
| Certificates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Learning Paths | ✓ | ✗ |
| Linkedin Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline Viewing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Exercises | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recommendations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Live Polls | ✗ | ✓ |
| Word Clouds | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Q And A | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ LinkedIn Learning Pros
- Certificates display directly on LinkedIn profile
- 16,000+ courses covering business, tech, and creative
- High production quality with industry experts
- Personalized learning paths and recommendations
✗ LinkedIn Learning Cons
- No free plan (only 1-month trial)
- Content can feel surface-level for advanced topics
- Not recognized as formal education credentials
✓ Mentimeter Pros
- Great audience engagement
- Easy polling
- Real-time results
- No app needed for audience
✗ Mentimeter Cons
- Limited free questions
- Basic design options
- Requires internet
The Verdict
LinkedIn Learning is built for professionals and job seekers, with a focus on video-courses and certificates. Mentimeter targets educators and trainers and leads with live-polls and word-clouds.
On pricing, Mentimeter is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $11.99/mo compared to $19.99/mo for LinkedIn Learning. That $7.999999999999998/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Mentimeter has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. LinkedIn Learning requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, LinkedIn Learning offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Mentimeter takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.