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GetSmarter vs. Udacity - Complete Comparison
Written by
Janosch Herrmann
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Overview
ToggleDescription | GetSmarter getsmarter is an online learning platform that partners with world-renowned universities all across the globe to create short courses on a variety of academic & professional topics. | Udacity Udacity is an online learning platform popular for its "Nanodegree" programs. The courses on the platform focus on skills for the tech sector, ranging from software development to cybersecurity and digital business. |
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Types of courses | GetSmarter INDIVIDUAL LEARNING Short CourseShort courses developed together with top universities. They usually take a couple of weeks to complete. $500 - $3000 USD 6-8 weeks | Udacity No course types available |
Subscription plans | GetSmarter No subscription plans available | Udacity PERSONAL Udacity membershipAccess to all Nanodegree programs, project reviews, and career services $200 - 250 USD per month |
Pros & cons | GetSmarter
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General information
ToggleType | Education Company | Education Company |
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Number of courses | 250+ | 400+ |
Popularity | Relatively niche | Popular |
Available categories | Business Analytics & IntelligenceData ScienceLeadershipManagementMarketing Analytics & AutomationDesign ToolsEntrepreneurshipFinanceProject Management | Data ScienceMobile DevelopmentProgramming LanguagesWeb Development |
Available languages | English | English |
Evaluation
ToggleFull score | 7.4 10 | 8.2 10 |
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Features
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Available apps |   | No apps available... |
Company
ToggleCompany name | GetSmarter | Udacity, Inc. |
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Company size | Medium | Large |
Founded in | 2008 | 2011 |
Headquarters | South Africa 🇿🇦 | United States 🇺🇸 |
Founders | Sam Paddock, Rob Paddock | Sebastian Thrun, David Stavens, Mike Sokolsky |
External reviews | App Store 4.8531000 reviews Play Store No reviews yet... |  Trustpilot 4.62733 reviews |
Our opinion
ToggleGetSmartergetsmarter offers a selection of high quality courses, in collaboration with some of the most prestigious universities worldwide. We particularly like the impressive roster of partners they work with. If you want to take their courses, you shouldn't be on a tight budget though, since the prices are fairly steep, which is understandable when you look at their partner universities, but nevertheless might be unaffordable for many. We therefore recommend getsmarter to professionals that want to learn new skills, and that have the disposable budget to afford their courses.
UdacityUdacity offers a variety of learning programs designed to help students acquire relevant tech skills. We particularly like the amount of support students receive, with project reviews and direct access to subject-matter experts. This however comes at a price, so Udacity might not be best suited for students looking to learn on a budget, but if good learning support is important to you and budget is not your biggest concern, Udacity might be the perfect place for you to learn some new tech skills.
