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LinkedIn Learning vs O'Reilly comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

LinkedIn Learning
Ranking in eLearning
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.5
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Training (3rd)
O'Reilly
Ranking in eLearning
8th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the eLearning category, the mindshare of LinkedIn Learning is 7.3%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of O'Reilly is 7.9%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
eLearning Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
LinkedIn Learning7.3%
O'Reilly7.9%
Other84.8%
eLearning
 

Featured Reviews

UZ
Senior Global Manager for Corrugated Packaging at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Uses expert-led courses to improve leadership and negotiation skills while building emotional intelligence
While LinkedIn Learning is strong overall, there are a few areas where it could improve to make the experience even better. More interactive learning would be beneficial. Adding live sessions or discussion forums for real-time interaction with instructors and peers could make learning more engaging. Currently, all the courses are recorded, and nothing is happening live. There should be something more interesting that could help with better engagement if there were live sessions. Better customization for organizations would also help. While learning paths exist, more tailored options for specific industries could be beneficial. The content needs to be a bit more localized, with more regional-specific examples and case studies to make courses feel relevant globally. For example, even though I am sitting in the UK and doing a course in the UK, most of the examples are related to the United States or other regions. Different markets have different scenarios and challenges, so it is hard to correlate. One of the main things LinkedIn Learning could improve is adding live sessions. Currently, everything on LinkedIn Learning is recorded, and nothing is happening live. I think this has an engagement effect. Sometimes when I am doing training or completing a course, the recordings are from 2020 or 2021, which is a bit old. A lot has changed in three to four years. Interactive features such as live question-and-answer sessions, hands-on projects, deeper analytics, and better integration with tools such as Microsoft or project management could make it a ten. Some of the data needs to be updated more frequently. There are some courses that, for example, in project management or negotiation, which are fields that evolve every day, but a few of the courses are from 2022 or 2021 and have not been updated. More updates are required as time is moving and we are moving toward more artificial intelligence.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Large Enterprise7
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Questions from the Community

Are Lynda and LinkedIn Learning the same product?
Yes, Lynda is now renamed to LinkedIn Learning. They are essentially the same thing, an eLearning tool, but they are also different. How familiar were you with Lynda? Because even though they are o...
Is LinkedIn Learning a free tool?
No, LinkedIn Learning is not free, but you can try it out for a whole month free. All you have to do is sign up for one of their plans, either monthly or annually, though if you just want the free ...
Does LinkedIn Learning offer discounts for students?
If you're one of the lucky ones, it sure does. Some schools offer free access to this eLearning tool - you must research it and if yours does. All you have to do is log in to LinkedIn Learning wit...
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Sample Customers

Virginia Tech, Colyton High School, University of the West of England, FIT, Yakima, Bowling Green State University, Pellissippi Community College, Bishop Moore Catholic High School
1. Google 2. Microsoft 3. Amazon 4. IBM 5. Facebook 6. Apple 7. Netflix 8. Uber 9. Airbnb 10. Twitter 11. LinkedIn 12. Salesforce 13. Adobe 14. Intel 15. Cisco Systems 16. Oracle 17. HP Inc. 18. Dell Technologies 19. Samsung Electronics 20. Sony 21. General Electric 22. Siemens 23. Volkswagen Group 24. Toyota 25. BMW 26. Ford Motor Company 27. General Motors 28. Coca-Cola 29. PepsiCo 30. Procter & Gamble 31. Unilever 32. Nestlé
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