# FutureLearn vs Skillshare Comparison

| | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 21 | 42 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 6.8 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 7.3 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 5.9 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 5.4 (33 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FutureLearn

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Skillshare

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Technical Skills Development

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FutureLearn** | N/A | N/A |
| **Skillshare** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Skill Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Skill Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comprehension Checks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Course Recommendation Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Channels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Reporting and Analytics

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Course Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FutureLearn** | N/A | N/A |
| **Skillshare** | N/A | N/A |

#### Courses

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personalized recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **High-quality content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In-course assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certification practice tests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Team-level monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administrative dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Learning Platform

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FutureLearn** | N/A | N/A |
| **Skillshare** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reporting Analysis

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Progress Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Course Completion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Course Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Course Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Education ERP System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Learning Management System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customer Assistance

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Help and Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Customization

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform

| Feature | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development), [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers)


**Unique to Skillshare (1):** [Online Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-learning-platform)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FutureLearn | Skillshare | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 57.9% | 77.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.8% | 20.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.3% | 2.5% | 

### By Industry

#### FutureLearn

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.1%
- **Higher Education:** 15.8%
- **Retail:** 5.3%
- **Publishing:** 5.3%
- **Program Development:** 5.3%
- **Internet:** 5.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.3%
- **Entertainment:** 5.3%
- **E-Learning:** 5.3%
- **Other:** 21.1%

#### Skillshare

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 12.5%
- **E-Learning:** 10.0%
- **Higher Education:** 10.0%
- **Design:** 7.5%
- **Computer Software:** 5.0%
- **Education Management:** 5.0%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.5%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 27.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to FutureLearn

- [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (719 reviews)
- [Udacity](https://www.g2.com/products/udacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (757 reviews)
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- [edX](https://www.g2.com/products/edx/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (121 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Skillshare

- [Pluralsight](https://www.g2.com/products/pluralsight/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1373 reviews)
- [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (719 reviews)
- [Udacity](https://www.g2.com/products/udacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (757 reviews)
- [Codecademy](https://www.g2.com/products/codecademy/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (169 reviews)
- [Khan Academy](https://www.g2.com/products/khan-academy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (178 reviews)
- [edX](https://www.g2.com/products/edx/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Skillsoft Percipio Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/skillsoft-percipio-platform/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (106 reviews)
- [DataCamp](https://www.g2.com/products/datacamp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (640 reviews)
- [Thinkific](https://www.g2.com/products/thinkific/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (402 reviews)
- [Udemy Business](https://www.g2.com/products/udemy-business/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (711 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### FutureLearn

- Title: [Is FutureLearn really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-futurelearn-really-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Some courses are free, while some others are not. There one needs to pay for enrolling and obtaining Completion Certificates. "

### Skillshare

- Title: [What is Skillshare used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-skillshare-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To learn various skills like editing, designing, craftwork, art, etc from around the world by talented teachers"
- Title: [How do you choose your teachers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26531-how-do-you-choose-your-teachers) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "this is a technology related website <br /><a href="https://deletingsolutions.com/">Deleting Solutions</a>"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/futurelearn-vs-skillshare)