Quick take
Who Coursera Plus is best for
Learners planning to complete multiple Coursera programs over the year rather than taking just one course.
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Coursera Plus subscription cost
Learners planning to complete multiple Coursera programs over the year rather than taking just one course.
Default planAnnual · $33.25/mo
Starting price$33.25/mo
Official sourceLinked below
Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $33.25/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the Coursera Plus official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Coursera Plus right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Coursera Plus 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 Coursera Plus right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Plan option
Monthly
$59.00/mo
No public annual price highlighted
Large eligible course catalog • Flexible monthly access
What changes on this plan
- Large eligible course catalog
- Flexible monthly access
- Note: Can be expensive if you only finish one course slowly
Most popular
Annual
$33.25/mo
$399.00/year
Best value for committed learners • Useful if you expect to finish multiple certificates
What changes on this plan
- Best value for committed learners
- Useful if you expect to finish multiple certificates
- Note: Upfront cost
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the Coursera Plus 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 Coursera Plus 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
LinkedIn Learning
$19.99/mo default plan
Professionals who want a broad business and software-learning library and may already live in the LinkedIn ecosystem.
Audible
$14.95/mo default plan
Largest audiobook library — 1 credit/month buys any book regardless of price
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
Brilliant
$11.67/mo default plan
People who want hands-on STEM learning and are likely to use Brilliant consistently rather than occasionally.
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest Coursera Plus plan and is it worth it?
Coursera Plus's lowest paid plan is Annual at $33.25/mo. Best value for committed learners • Useful if you expect to finish multiple certificates Compare this against alternatives in Education to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Coursera Plus cost per year?
With annual billing, Annual costs $399.00 per year, saving you $0.00 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $399.00 per year.
Does Coursera Plus have a free trial or free tier?
Check the Coursera Plus official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does Coursera Plus have and what is the difference?
Coursera Plus offers 2 plans ranging from $33.25/mo to $59.00/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 Coursera Plus worth the price compared to alternatives?
Learners planning to complete multiple Coursera programs over the year rather than taking just one course. Closest competitors in Education include LinkedIn Learning, Audible, Skillshare. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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