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LinkedIn Learning vs Red Hat Learning Subscription comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

LinkedIn Learning
Ranking in eLearning
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.6
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Virtual Training (3rd)
Red Hat Learning Subscription
Ranking in eLearning
9th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the eLearning category, the mindshare of LinkedIn Learning is 5.9%, down from 8.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat Learning Subscription is 0.5%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
eLearning Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
LinkedIn Learning5.9%
Red Hat Learning Subscription0.5%
Other93.6%
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.
VK
Network Implementation Engineer at Cisco
Hands-on labs have strengthened my Linux networking skills and improved real-time troubleshooting
Red Hat Learning Subscription can be improved in several ways. I feel overall it is a solid platform, but some labs feel a bit guided. Adding more open-ended or real-world scenario-based labs would improve problem-solving skills. The learning paths feel very generic at times, and more role-based tracks, such as tracks for a network engineer versus a system admin, would be very helpful. It would be great to have more real-world case studies or troubleshooting scenarios. Occasionally improving lab performance or loading time would enhance the experience. If it were more interactive, such as quizzes based on weak areas, it could make it more personalized. I think adding more real-world, less guided labs and making it more interactive with quizzes and learning features would really enhance the experience. I would also love to have a listen to the speech button where, instead of just reading the content, I could play or listen to the content while I am working at my day job and also preparing alongside, reading some content on Red Hat Learning Subscription. A speech-aloud button where I can listen instead of just reading that long document would be really helpful.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Very good and top class video tutorials."
"I use it to learn more about topics that interest me, going through courses while I'm on my elliptical, turning on courses I find interesting, and continuing with them the next day."
"What I appreciate about LinkedIn Learning is that it's generally easy to follow, though this depends on the instructor, and there's an ability to fast forward or rewind for 10 seconds, so if you miss something, it's easy to have it repeated so it can sink in."
"Mainly the videos were very illustrative."
"One of the things I love about LinkedIn Learning and how I use it with clients is the flexibility of how to customize the recommendations so clients can get the most learning."
"The interactive quizzes from LinkedIn Learning have helped reinforce the learning outcome significantly, and I walked around afterwards going, 'Yeah, I got that, I understand that,' so my depth of knowledge increased, and I think the key thing about the quizzes is that they reinforce what my listening was with regards to the content."
"LinkedIn Learning is a perfect platform to provide me with this immediate quick access; I listen to something, research it for an hour, do all the material, and understand that subject to apply it straight away in my workforce."
"LinkedIn Learning can have a very positive impact on an organization—skill development at scale is one of the major positive impacts an organization can have, and employees can quickly upskill in areas such as leadership, data analysis, and within their field."
"Overall, it has contributed to better efficiency and confidence when I am handling real-time issues as a network engineer."
"Compared to third-party applications to learn Red Hat, Red Hat Learning Subscription is easier due to the full documentation on how to use it, how to install it, and how to perform specific actions."
"Red Hat Learning Subscription is very good as it allows you to do self-paced training, but there is also online training or on-demand training."
"Red Hat Learning Subscription is worth its money, so it is a worth investment."
"Red Hat Learning Subscription's hands-on lab environment enhances the learning experience by allowing people to gain more hands-on experience and practice."
 

Cons

"Maybe a pause in the course to give the audience the opportunity to work a little bit more with the exercise files would be an improvement in LinkedIn Learning."
"One area that LinkedIn Learning could improve is by adding more variety of training in cybersecurity."
"Currently, everything on LinkedIn Learning is recorded, and nothing is happening live."
"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."
"For certain things, I go to Udemy and pay for courses separately because I cannot find such courses on LinkedIn Learning."
"I would not say LinkedIn Learning is economical, but I find that for the benefits it provides, especially when I aim for a serious upskill or job shift, it is worth the money I spend."
"While it helps nicely with leadership qualities and management tools, they are not subject-specific."
"I often found myself having to go back and rewatch lessons or redo quizzes that I had already completed because it had not updated or successfully saved my work and progress in the course."
"As an individual accessing the portal, it is a little expensive."
"Some labs feel a bit guided and the learning paths feel very generic at times, so adding more open-ended, real-world scenario-based labs and more role-based tracks would be very helpful."
"I would say it is expensive in general for Red Hat Learning Subscription. A company will have to assist in paying for it."
"Red Hat's product portfolio needs to expand. Currently, it focuses only on Red Hat Linux, Ansible, and JBoss, which represents a very small market."
"I chose a rating of nine instead of ten because Red Hat Learning Subscription has interactive labs that are subject to time constraints."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise8
 

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...
What needs improvement with Red Hat Learning Subscription?
As an individual accessing the portal, it is a little expensive. When I did not have partner access and was subscribing to Red Hat Learning Subscription, I felt it was costly. Red Hat Learning Subs...
What is your primary use case for Red Hat Learning Subscription?
Red Hat Learning Subscription provides video classes, recorded classrooms, materials, updated courses, and labs. The major advantage is the very good lab setup where I can do all hands-on practice....
What advice do you have for others considering Red Hat Learning Subscription?
I do not really work with JBoss. I do not really have any insights on the value of role-based learning paths within Red Hat Learning Subscription. I do not use any specific metrics to evaluate the ...
 

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