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Skillshare alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Skillshare: thin on technical and business topics, and no accredited certificates. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Skillshare, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LinkedIn Learning currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LinkedIn Learning logoLinkedIn LearningPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 362.6
2Coursera logoCourseraFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 359.6
3Podia logoPodiaPaidNoWeb4 of 457.2
4Udemy logoUdemyPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android0 of 056.0
5Kajabi logoKajabiPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
  1. LinkedIn Learning logo

    1. LinkedIn LearningTop pick

    Best for: Professionals and employers who want consistent, vetted business and software training

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Skillshare

    More business and software courses with certificates for your profile.

    Pros

    • Consistent production quality and vetted instructors
    • Certificates show on your LinkedIn profile
    • Strong admin and HR integrations for companies

    Cons

    • Less depth on niche technical topics than Udemy
    • Independent creators can't publish
    • Individual access is bundled with LinkedIn Premium
    Visit LinkedIn Learning Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LinkedIn Learning a good Skillshare alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Languages
    Content across 25 languages
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learning.linkedin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Catalogue
    24,000+ expert-led courses
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learning.linkedin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Certifications
    Credentials, prep courses and assessments
    Checked Oct 25, 2026learning.linkedin.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Coursera logo

    2. Coursera

    Best for: Learners who want university- or company-branded certificates and degrees

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Skillshare

    University-backed courses and recognised certificates.

    Pros

    • Courses and degrees from well-known universities and companies
    • Many courses can be audited for free
    • Coursera Plus covers most of the catalogue

    Cons

    • Certificates and graded work cost extra
    • Lecture-based format with little live support
    • Independent creators can't publish their own courses
    Visit Coursera Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Coursera a good Skillshare alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Coursera Plus trial
    7 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026coursera.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Catalogue
    10,000+ courses in Coursera Plus
    Checked Oct 25, 2026coursera.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Partners
    458 partners across 38 countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026coursera.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Podia logo

    3. Podia

    Best for: Solo creators selling a mix of courses, downloads and coaching from one simple site

    PaidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Skillshare

    For teachers: sell your own classes directly and keep the revenue.

    Pros

    • Easy to learn, even for first-time creators
    • Courses, downloads, coaching, community and email in every plan
    • Free trial without entering a card

    Cons

    • Entry plan takes a 5% fee on sales
    • Email subscriber caps are low on each plan
    • Course features are basic next to dedicated LMS tools
    Visit Podia Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Podia a good Skillshare alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026podia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $42/month billed annually (Mover)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026podia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mover transaction fee
    5%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026podia.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shaker plan
    $84/month billed annually, no fees
    Checked Oct 25, 2026podia.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Udemy logo

    4. Udemy

    Best for: Learners after cheap, practical skill courses, and instructors who want marketplace reach

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    56.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Skillshare

    Buy individual courses with lifetime access, including technical topics.

    Pros

    • Enormous catalogue covering niche technical topics
    • Frequent sales and lifetime access to purchased courses
    • Built-in audience for new instructors

    Cons

    • Course quality varies widely
    • Instructors give up control of pricing and student data
    • Constant discounting makes list prices meaningless
    Visit Udemy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Udemy a good Skillshare alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

  5. Kajabi logo

    5. Kajabi

    Best for: Established coaches and course creators who want courses, email, funnels and community in one bill

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Skillshare

    For teachers: build your own course business with email and funnels.

    Pros

    • Courses, email, funnels, website and community in one product
    • No revenue share taken by Kajabi on its plans
    • Polished checkout with upsells and order bumps

    Cons

    • One of the priciest creator platforms
    • Product and contact limits push you to higher tiers
    • Built-in email and site tools are less flexible than specialists
    Visit Kajabi Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kajabi a good Skillshare alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $179/month monthly, $143/month billed annually (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kajabi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Transaction fees
    No revenue sharing
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kajabi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Money-back guarantee
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kajabi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic plan limits
    5 products, 2,500 contacts
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kajabi.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Skillshare alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

LinkedIn Learning logo

Best Skillshare alternative for most people

LinkedIn Learning

More business and software courses with certificates for your profile.

Coursera logo

Best Skillshare alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Coursera

University-backed courses and recognised certificates.

Udemy logo

Best Skillshare alternative for iPhone and Android

Udemy

Buy individual courses with lifetime access, including technical topics.

Podia logo

Best Skillshare alternative for working in the browser

Podia

For teachers: sell your own classes directly and keep the revenue.

Skillshare alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Skillshare?

LinkedIn Learning ranks first right now. More business and software courses with certificates for your profile. Coursera and Podia follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Skillshare?

Yes. Coursera (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Skillshare?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Skillshare?

The complaints we hear most: thin on technical and business topics; no accredited certificates; teacher earnings depend on a shared royalty pool.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Skillshare, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.