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FutureLearn vs. Mindvalley - Complete Comparison
Written by
Janosch Herrmann
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Overview
ToggleDescription | FutureLearn FutureLearn is a British online learning platform that offers courses developed by their more than 175 university partners worldwide. The platform was founded in 2012 and has since attracted more than 10 million learners worldwide. | Mindvalley Mindvalley is an online learning platform that offers courses on personal growth, spirituality and the health of the mind and body. Through its inspiring content, it has become one of the most popular platforms in the self-help space. |
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Types of courses | FutureLearn BACHELORS DEGREE Bachelor's DegreeGet a Bachelor's degree from one of FutureLearn's partner universities $10000 - $30000 USD 10-15 hours per week MASTERS DEGREE Master's DegreeGet a Master's degree from one of FutureLearn's university partners. $10000 - $40000 USD 1-3 years INDIVIDUAL LEARNING Short CoursesShort courses on a wide variety of topics, created by universities and other institutions FreeIncluded in subscription 2-4 hours per week INDIVIDUAL LEARNING MicrocredentialsCreate specialized courses created by top academic institutions worldwide. Some courses might count as academic credit towards a degree. $500 - $1000 USD 6–12 weeks | Mindvalley No course types available |
Subscription plans | FutureLearn PERSONAL FutureLearn UnlimitedUnlimited access to 1400+ online courses from FutureLearn $20 - 40 USD per month | Mindvalley PERSONAL Mindvalley membershipAccess to all of Mindvalley’s 100+ quests, as well as their private network and 1,000+ guided meditations & therapeutic sounds. $30 - 50 USD per month |
Pros & cons | FutureLearn
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General information
ToggleType | Course Marketplace | Education Company |
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Number of courses | 2000+ | 100+ |
Popularity | Relatively niche | Relatively niche |
Available categories | Business Analytics & IntelligenceComplianceData ScienceDesign ToolsDigital MarketingEntrepreneurshipFinanceIT CertificationsLanguage LearningLeadership | MeditationPersonal Growth & WellnessSelf Esteem & ConfidenceMental Health |
Available languages | English | English |
Evaluation
ToggleFull score | 8.5 10 | 7.1 10 |
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Available apps | No apps available... |   |
Company
ToggleCompany name | FutureLearn Limited | Mindvalley Sdn Bhd |
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Company size | Medium | Medium |
Founded in | 2012 | 2003 |
Headquarters | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Malaysia 🇲🇾 |
Founders | The Open University | Vishen Lakhiani |
External reviews |  Trustpilot 4.7740 reviews | App Store 4.62300 reviews Play Store 4.7174000 reviews Trustpilot 4.16945 reviews |
Our opinion
ToggleFutureLearnFutureLearn is one of the few online learning platforms that offer full online degrees. We also like that you can access a lot of their regular courses for free for a limited amount of time, with the upgrade to the paid course being offered as an optional add-on. In contrast to some other similar companies, their offering is also a lot more streamlined and easier to understand, which we think is another benefit of FutureLearn. That said, their catalog isn't as big as that of some of their competitors, which means that you might not find the course you're looking for, especially if it's a bit more niche. Overall, we can recommend FutureLearn for students that want to take full online degrees, as well as students that want to learn with courses from universities, instead of courses from individual instructors.
MindvalleyMindvalley offers a unique collection of courses on spirituality, mindfulness and health, created with popular figures from the space. We like that the courses have a consistently high quality and come in easily digestible bite-sized formats. Overall, we recommend Mindvalley for students that want "life advice" and courses that are inspirational, rather than just practical. If you're looking to acquire more concrete skills, other platforms might be better suited for you.
