LinkedIn Learning
Teachable
| Feature | LinkedIn Learning | Teachable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $19.99/mo | Free / from $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, job-seekers, corporate-teams, career-changers | course-creators, coaches, educators, experts, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
| Video Courses | ✓ | ✗ |
| Certificates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learning Paths | ✓ | ✗ |
| Linkedin Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline Viewing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Exercises | ✓ | ✗ |
| Recommendations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Downloads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Affiliates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Teachable Pros
- Easy course builder with drag-and-drop
- Built-in payment processing and affiliates
- Custom domain and branding on all plans
- Coaching and community features included
✗ Teachable Cons
- Transaction fees on free and basic plans
- Limited site customization options
- No built-in community forum (added 2024)
The Verdict
LinkedIn Learning is built for professionals and job seekers, with a focus on video-courses and certificates. Teachable targets course creators and coaches and leads with course-builder and coaching.
On pricing, LinkedIn Learning is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $19.99/mo compared to $59/mo for Teachable. That $39.010000000000005/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Teachable 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.
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.