Quick take
Who Brilliant is best for
People who want hands-on STEM learning and are likely to use Brilliant consistently rather than occasionally.
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Brilliant subscription cost
People who want hands-on STEM learning and are likely to use Brilliant consistently rather than occasionally.
Default planAnnual · $11.67/mo
Starting price$11.67/mo
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Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $11.67/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the Brilliant official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Brilliant right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Brilliant official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Brilliant right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Plan option
Monthly
$24.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
Interactive STEM learning • Flexible monthly access
What changes on this plan
- Interactive STEM learning
- Flexible monthly access
- Note: Annual pricing is much more compelling
Most popular
Annual
$11.67/mo
$139.99/year
Best effective monthly rate • Strong for ongoing STEM learners
What changes on this plan
- Best effective monthly rate
- Strong for ongoing STEM learners
- Note: Upfront billing
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the Brilliant official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: Annual is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Brilliant right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
Kindle Unlimited
$11.99/mo default plan
Heavy ebook readers who can actually use the borrowing catalog enough to beat buying books individually.
Duolingo
$12.99/mo default plan
Most popular language learning app — gamified, effective for beginners, 40+ languages
Skillshare
$13.25/mo default plan
People who want an affordable creative-learning library and expect to use it regularly over a year.
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Blinkist
$8.33/mo default plan
People who prefer short-form learning and book summaries over full courses or full-length books.
MasterClass
$10.00/mo default plan
Celebrity-taught classes in cooking, writing, film, music, business — entertainment meets education
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest Brilliant plan and is it worth it?
Brilliant's lowest paid plan is Annual at $11.67/mo. Best effective monthly rate • Strong for ongoing STEM learners Compare this against alternatives in Education to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Brilliant cost per year?
With annual billing, Annual costs $139.99 per year, saving you $0.05 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $140.04 per year.
Does Brilliant have a free trial or free tier?
Check the Brilliant official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does Brilliant have and what is the difference?
Brilliant offers 2 plans ranging from $11.67/mo to $24.99/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is Brilliant worth the price compared to alternatives?
People who want hands-on STEM learning and are likely to use Brilliant consistently rather than occasionally. Closest competitors in Education include Kindle Unlimited, Duolingo, Skillshare. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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