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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (47.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$599.00 1 User Per Year
$47.00 1 User Per Month
CBT Nuggets
Star Rating
(473)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$599.00 1 User Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansPluralsight
Star Rating
(1,373)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$47.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Pluralsight excels in providing a structured learning experience, with features like Skill IQ and Role IQ that help users measure their proficiency effectively. Users appreciate the high-quality, expert-led tech courses that make complex topics more digestible.
- Users say that CBT Nuggets offers a more engaging approach to IT certification training, with instructors like Jeremy Cloara making challenging subjects easier to understand. Reviewers highlight the well-organized course structure that covers essential topics thoroughly, making it a practical choice for learners.
- According to verified reviews, Pluralsight's hands-on labs are a standout feature, allowing users to practice real-world scenarios rather than just watching videos. This practical approach is praised for enhancing understanding of complex cloud concepts quickly.
- Reviewers mention that while CBT Nuggets is more affordable for small businesses, its higher entry-level price compared to Pluralsight may be a barrier for some users. However, many find the convenience of online training from home or office to be a significant advantage.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Pluralsight has a larger market presence and a higher overall satisfaction score, indicating a broader acceptance among enterprise users. This is reflected in the volume of recent reviews, which suggests that Pluralsight is actively meeting the needs of its users.
- Users report that both platforms provide quality support, but CBT Nuggets edges out with higher ratings in customer service. Reviewers appreciate the responsive support team, which enhances the overall learning experience, especially for those navigating certification paths.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CBT Nuggets
Individual - Annually
$599.00
1 User Per Year
Same access as monthly subscription. Save 15% with an annual subscription.
- CyberVista® IT practice exams
- Virtual labs
- Certificates of completion
Pluralsight
For Teams
$47.00
1 User Per Month
For teams 2-20. Start learning right away with self-led onboarding for small teams. Get instant access to our full library of industry-leading courses, hands-on labs, and advanced analytics to measure progress over time.
- 6,500+ courses (access to the entire Pluralsight library, including all specialized tech topics)
- 3,500+ hands-on labs
- 900+ curated learning paths
Free Trial
CBT Nuggets
Free Trial is available
Pluralsight
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
347
9.0
1,137
Ease of Use
9.4
349
9.2
1,145
Ease of Setup
9.5
120
9.2
330
Ease of Admin
9.4
102
9.0
296
Quality of Support
9.4
287
8.9
878
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
100
9.2
289
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
331
8.9
1,110
Features by Category
Functionality
8.5
106
8.5
547
|
Verified
8.4
113
8.6
594
|
Verified
8.5
171
|
Verified
8.2
459
|
Verified
8.8
210
|
Verified
8.4
397
|
Verified
8.4
123
8.5
422
|
Verified
9.1
217
|
Verified
8.9
458
|
Verified
8.8
178
|
Verified
8.6
401
|
Verified
Content
9.0
228
|
Verified
8.5
586
|
Verified
9.5
254
|
Verified
9.2
668
|
Verified
Platform Reporting and Analytics
8.5
169
8.3
305
|
Verified
8.8
143
|
Verified
8.6
289
8.1
67
8.2
212
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.1
12
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development
Not enough data
8.1
7
Training & eLearning
8.9
126
8.5
280
9.1
189
8.8
420
Courses
9.0
73
8.7
132
9.5
85
9.4
149
9.6
86
9.2
150
8.9
70
8.6
128
8.9
81
8.8
143
8.8
73
8.8
138
Administration
8.6
49
8.8
76
9.0
48
8.8
91
8.5
62
8.9
113
Compatibility
8.9
74
8.8
122
8.0
63
8.4
98
8.7
58
8.5
96
Skill management
Not enough data
9.2
70
Not enough data
9.0
65
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
56
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
8.9
61
Performance
9.1
30
9.1
40
8.9
28
8.9
35
9.0
29
8.8
32
Administration
8.8
26
8.6
38
8.8
24
9.0
36
Accessibility
8.6
27
8.7
34
Content
8.7
30
9.1
36
9.2
31
9.2
41
Functionality
8.8
26
8.8
37
8.8
23
8.6
29
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CBT Nuggets and Pluralsight are categorized as Technical Skills Development, Virtual IT Labs, Online Course Providers, and eLearning Content
Unique Categories
CBT Nuggets has no unique categories
Pluralsight is categorized as Skills Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CBT Nuggets
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pluralsight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
34.3%
Computer & Network Security
10.8%
Telecommunications
6.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.9%
Computer Networking
4.0%
Other
39.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.5%
Computer Software
15.9%
Financial Services
8.9%
Banking
3.1%
Insurance
2.8%
Other
46.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
How would you recommend I use CBT Nuggets to advance my professional career?
2 Comments
JS
With DBA keep learning and practicing sql and other programming languages like python, both of these have some type of certification paths, they compliment...Read more
How does most people take a course, as in how long do they typical take to finish a course?
2 Comments
JS
Hi Laurence! The CBT Nuggets courses vary in length. Some are about an hour long, while others contain 30-40 hours worth of videos. Many of our courses also...Read more
What’s included in a subscription?
1 Comment
Official Response from CBT Nuggets
With a CBT Nuggets subscription, you have access to our entire library of learning resources including video training, quizzes, virtual labs, Kaplan® IT...Read more
Have you planned practice exams for certifications
5 Comments
WA
When it comes to planning for certification exams, the most important step is to understand the objectives, exam questions, and format of the test. After...Read more
Is there any option of extending the free trial period?
2 Comments
BM
Hi. I can suggest that you have to open another account using a different email address inorder to achieve this extension . You could ask your employer to...Read more
Why are we differentiating courses based on roles?
2 Comments
JB
By using a profile of where you would be working, the courses will better match what you might need for that role. You can also look for courses to expand...Read more
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