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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Thinkific

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AThinkific Plus is a scalable learning platform that’s designed to be easy to use for teams and customers. Thinkific Plus offers enterprise-grade features that scale with the needs of enterprises, and the service includes a people seriously dedicated to helping users to reach their goals.N/A

    Udemy Business

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AUdemy for Business is a cloud-deployed elearning course collection offered by Udemy.com.

    $720

    per year 2 users (minimum)

    Pricing
    ThinkificUdemy Business
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Team Plan (2-20 Users)
    $30
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Enterprise
    Contact Sales
    Udemy Business Leadership Academy
    Contact Sales
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ThinkificUdemy Business
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Udemy aims to supply scalable learning for organizations of every size. Nonprofit pricing is available for all registered 501(c)3 organizations.
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    Community Pulse
    ThinkificUdemy Business
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    Thinkific
    Chose Thinkific
    I think Thinkific has better value for money, especially if you are creating courses on your own. Once you get to the point where you need multiple people managing the site, it can get expensive.
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    I think Thinkific is way better than Udemy. The Udemy platform was not user friendly, they require you submitting for approval before you can even upload a course and have so many restrictions. They never even approved my course, nor did they email me as to why. The support is …
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    Udemy
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
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    93%
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    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
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    80%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    87%
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    Implementation went as expected
    85%
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    100%
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    Features
    ThinkificUdemy Business
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Thinkific and Udemy Business
    Feature
    Thinkific
    -
    Ratings
    Udemy Business
    8.3
    13 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Course authoring00 Ratings8.710 Ratings
    Course catalog or library00 Ratings8.412 Ratings
    Player/Portal00 Ratings8.011 Ratings
    Learning content00 Ratings8.313 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings8.313 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings9.512 Ratings
    Social learning00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Gamification00 Ratings6.92 Ratings
    eLearning Content
    Comparison of eLearning Content features of Thinkific and Udemy Business
    Feature
    Thinkific
    -
    Ratings
    Udemy Business
    8.0
    11 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Multi-Lingual Support00 Ratings8.19 Ratings
    Structured Learning00 Ratings8.611 Ratings
    Course Searches00 Ratings8.711 Ratings
    Historical Metrics00 Ratings7.09 Ratings
    Cloud-Based Content00 Ratings8.49 Ratings
    Automation & Integration00 Ratings7.010 Ratings
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    ThinkificUdemy Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (54 ratings)
    8.8
    (19 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (8 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (44 ratings)
    8.8
    (10 ratings)
    Availability
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.9
    (10 ratings)
    9.5
    (3 ratings)
    Online Training
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.6
    (3 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    3.6
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    4.5
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ThinkificUdemy Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Thinkific
    I think Thinkific is very well suited if you want more control and not a ton of competition. It is very well suited if you want to create courses because it does an amazing job with providing course outline examples for you to stay organized and so forth. The only thing I would say where the courses might be less appropriate is if someone is expecting it to be like an udemy where people can see a ton of different course creators all in one place with course recommendations. Thinkific is not that type of platform and I LOVE that. On Thinkific, it almost feels like our site is our own ya know. I tried out other platforms and it just felt like you were competing with so many other people and could see other courses. Felt like being on a platter served with others. Thinkific just feels more unique in the sense it feels like when people come to your page, they are only seeing your page.
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    Udemy
    Udemy Business is well suited in some scenarios where it helps our team and new interns to onboard in team or particular project and helps in initial training , it provides certification and through learning , skills would be lifelong. I prefer it should be kinda more interactive and should have various platform like chats and all which could clear the doubts
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    Pros
    Thinkific
    • Enables course creators to deliver high quality courses very fast
    • Offers unlimited hosting for videos included in the subscription price
    • Provides an easy to use administration interface that's powerful and accessible
    • Easy to scale subscription tiers on B2C plans, cost effective highly scaleable B2B plans (Thinkific Plus) ideal for companies who want to start a customer education program
    • Amazing support and account management team - great mindset and people in the teams.
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    Udemy
    • Massive Course Catalog - Udemy has a tremendous selection of courses, enabling my reports to find pretty much any course they might be interested in.
    • Multi-platform streaming - Udemy for Business offers apps across several different platforms, enabling my reports to be able to learn in the way they want to, at a time that is convenient for them.
    • Learning Management - Udemy for Business offers me data and metrics on how my employees are engaging with their learning.
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    Cons
    Thinkific
    • auto formatting of some course building content, does not format well on phone vs desktop
    • filter by group functionality for website based content, it's mostly filter by enrollments
    • the plug and play web building is convenient but really we need a UX/UI designer to build a super good looking website. Plug and play builder works but doesnt look SUPER sharp if done by someone with no dev skills or coding ability
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    Udemy
    • The self learning part of assignments that I see in Udemy for Business are oversimplified and does not reflect actual complex scenarios that we see in major corporate offices. While it's easier to understand a course if the assignment is simple, Udemy for Business needs to have courses on more complex topics
    • The content is generic in nature and is not tailored at an individual or professional level. For example, If I'm a product manager for pricing, I will find ton on courses which explains about existing pricing strategies. This is the basic thing and what i'm looking for is something that goes beyond these basic concepts
    • there are too many courses that explains the same concept with almost 90% overlap. Finding the right content takes lot of time. It would be great if Udemy for Business could tell me what is the percentage overlap with the courses that I have already taken and recommend me better courses based on my needs
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Thinkific
    I'm very likely to renewal as long as Thinkific stays focused on helping small businesses like myself to stay in the know of new and more effective ways to use digital learning tools to help our students get better success. I will also stay with Thinkific if they do not intend to hike up the prices and keep the different price plans suit all businesses regardless of the size.
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    Udemy
    Udemy is integral part of the companies learning strategy to u-skill and cross skill workforce across departments and it is cost effective as well
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    Usability
    Thinkific
    Under Site Builder, when trying to add a new section, so many templates appear; however, preview is not shown, which makes it super difficult and time consuming to identify a template that suits the purpose. Customization of certification designs is a bit difficult too. There are limitations to the type of quiz questions I can create - for example, there's no option to have fill in the blank questions.
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    Udemy
    First, creating custom courses was super easy and intuitive (unlike with their main competitor). Second, using Udemy to take courses was also intuitive and simple. Finally, though, the kicker for what makes Udemy super useful is its reporting and analytics. Again, Udemy's main competitor surprisingly lacks a ton of features related to reporting. I miss Udemy!
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    Reliability and Availability
    Thinkific
    I've never had any issues with accessing Thinkific but I can see when it has been a problem for others. When I get updates on when they are doing maintenance to their platform I tend to make sure that is not the day I plan to be working on my school so as not to get frustrated
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    Udemy
    On a scale of 1-10, I would rate Udemy Business’s availability as a 9. The platform is highly reliable, offering on-demand access to courses anytime and anywhere, with very few reports of unplanned outages or application errors. Its robust infrastructure supports 24/7 learning for global teams, and users consistently praise its uptime and accessibility, though occasional minor issues may occur
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    Performance
    Thinkific
    When it comes to the performance of Thinkific for me I find that it's good but could be better. I tend to think that the larger the files and videos you upload on your courses may add to the impact of it's uploading (not sure if that's actually true or not). But overall the performance of Thinkific via my tablet and desktop is very good when I have a fast speed broadband speed
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    Udemy
    On a scale of 1-10, Udemy Business’s performance rates around 9. Pages and course content typically load quickly, and reports are generated in a reasonable timeframe, even for complex data. The platform’s integrations with other systems generally do not cause noticeable slowdowns, and users consistently praise its responsive interface and reliable speed for both learners and administrators
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    Support Rating
    Thinkific
    I rate Thinkific a ten because of its excellent customer service, ease of use, high-quality product, fair price with excellent ROI, and because they keep making improvements. Using Thinkific solved the problems of piecing together our course with various WordPress plugins, iframes, and payment processing software. It's easy to create a course website for people who can't write code.
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    Udemy
    I haven't had to contact Udemy for Business for support reasons. I gave a 10 here because of it's availability across numerous platforms: Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, even smart-tv apps make it trivially convenient to do some learning wherever you are. This helps my reports engage better with their learning, especially if they prefer to defer the training until the couch at home after work. It just makes for great user experience.
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    Online Training
    Thinkific
    It was good and easy to understand
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    Udemy
    fter purchasing Udemy Business, you can rate courses using a star system and leave feedback. Courses maintain a high-quality standard with a minimum average rating of 4.4 out of 5. These ratings help organizations and learners assess the effectiveness of the training hence it we are making sure the online material will help us onboard better and set it up better. there will be room for improvement but I am sure the Udemy product team will do well
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    Implementation Rating
    Thinkific
    I highly recommend utilizing the bulk importer for video content early on, as it saves a massive amount of time during the initial setup phase. Another insight is to set up your custom domain and email integrations (like Mailchimp or HubSpot) at the very beginning of the implementation
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    Udemy
    mplementing Udemy Business typically involves setting up your organization’s account, integrating the platform with your existing systems, and customizing learning paths to align with business goals. Administrators can create tailored learning journeys by combining Udemy courses, custom content, and external resources, making it easy to onboard teams or upskill employees for specific projects. The process is supported by an intuitive user interface, seamless system integration, and access to customer success partners who help ensure your learning programs are effective and aligned with organizational objectives. Analytics and reporting tools provide actionable insights to monitor engagement and adjust learning strategies as needed, resulting in a flexible and impactful workforce development solution
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    Alternatives Considered
    Thinkific
    ClickFunnels is great for funnels, but as of now, it does not do well with e-learning. Maybe they'll change that in ClickFunnels 2.0. But for now, I use Thinkific because I need a place where the students can come into their own dashboard, find all the courses they have purchased on a single place and be able to track their progress.
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    Udemy
    Because it was very accesible and the courses offered were of interest to us specifically financial education and courses related to our investment banking office, which round our team's general knowledge of every single transaction made. This is an opportunity given to those who earn it and want it, not offered to everybody, we use it as an incentive.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Thinkific
    Great use easy and simple
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    Udemy
    n a scale of 1-10, Udemy Business’s contract terms and pricing structure would rate around 8. The pricing is transparent, with the Team Plan costing $360 per user annually for 2-20 users, while Enterprise plans for 21+ users are custom-priced through sales negotiation. Billing is typically annual and prepaid, which may limit flexibility but supports predictable budgeting. Additional fees apply for certain add-ons like Udemy Business Pro and language-specific course collections. Overall, the pricing is competitive and scalable for organizations of various sizes.
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    Scalability
    Thinkific
    The opportunities to scale your online course business with Thinkific is endless. They provide a great range of plans with features, integrations and support to suit the needs of any business as different levels. The key here is knowing where to start with the budget you have and then knowing when it's time to scale up and the tools and resources it will require.
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    Udemy
    On a scale of 1-10, Udemy Business rates a strong 9 for overall scalability. Its enterprise-ready features, such as customizable learning paths, advanced group management, API integrations, and multi-language support, enable seamless deployment across departments and global sites. The platform is designed to grow with organizational needs, supporting both small teams and large enterprises efficiently
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    Professional Services
    Thinkific
    No answers on this topic
    Udemy
    Based on user reviews and industry analysis, Udemy Business’s professional services are generally rated between 7 and 8 out of 10. Users appreciate the platform’s onboarding support, training resources, and customer service commitment, but some have noted slow response times and less comprehensive support compared to competitors. Overall, professional services are solid but may not match the depth offered by more specialized enterprise learning vendors.
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    Return on Investment
    Thinkific
    • No email marketing makes it more difficult to collect leads.
    • Price can be a barrier at time for small businesses who don't have revenue.
    • Easy to use and helps with my business needs vs platforms like Squarespace.
    • Community building through workshops and webinars Thinkific host.
    • Access to educational resources and mobile app.
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    Udemy
    • We trained more than 300 managers participating in our Leadership Academy through curated Udemy content that we articulated with live sessions
    • When a project ends, we send our developers to a training academy so they can catch up on the latest industry trends and get ready for their next challenge, this has help us to reduce attrition
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