Updated October 18, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Alison vs Moonpreneur
Alison
Higher score in this comparison
Moonpreneur
Alison vs Moonpreneur: the differences
| Compare | AlisonReviewVisitVisit | MoonpreneurReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6.60 | $99 |
| Price per month | €7.99 | $99 |
| Free tier | YesHas it | No |
| Platform type | Curated | Subscription |
| Price per year | €79 | Not confirmed |
| Number of courses | 6,000 | Not confirmed |
| Course languages | English, Spanish | Not confirmed |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Team plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | US, CA, GB, AU, NL, DE |
Same on both: Graded assessments (Yes).
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Key differences
- Alison scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Free tier: only Alison.
- Support channels: only Alison offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Moonpreneur offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Alison: 2007 vs 2020.
- Subjects: only Alison offers It, Business, Languages.
- Subjects: only Moonpreneur offers Math, English, Coding.
Our verdict on each
Alison
Alison pairs a curated catalogue of 6,000 courses with an entry price of €6.60, and its paid plan holds €7.99 a month or €79 a year. It suits self-directed learners who want breadth plus a completion certificate, and organisations buying for a group.
Moonpreneur
Moonpreneur suits families wanting live group tutoring in math, English and coding on one monthly plan, with a free trial lesson to test it first. The per lesson entry of $8.50 and the subscription of $99 make it easy to start, though a family that needs one to one teaching will look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alison | Moonpreneur |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherEntry at €6.60 sits under the site entry median, €35.08, and the yearly plan is €79. | 9.3Lesson price from $8.50 and a subscription of $99 put entry low, though renewal adds a second charge. |
| Offer | 9.3Assessments, offline download and a free tier sit alongside 6,000 courses, so the catalogue does more than listing. | 9.3Group lessons across math, english and coding, a free trial lesson and a completion certificate give a wide plan at one monthly figure. |
| Trust | 9.0HigherCompletion certificates with cpd recognition, and a named operator, Capernaum Limited, based in IE. | 8.1Founded 2020, run as Moonshot Junior, Inc. d/b/a Moonpreneur in the US, with support on email, phone and help centre and a stated satisfaction guarantee. |
Sources behind this comparison
Alison
- alison.com: 17 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Moonpreneur
- moonpreneur.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Alison | Moonpreneur |
|---|---|---|
| Online course platforms | 6 of 349 | 33 of 349 |
| Coding and data courses | 3 of 117 | 13 of 117 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alison | Moonpreneur |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | It, Business, Languages, Science, Humanities | Math, English, Coding |
| Certificate types | Completion | Completion |
| Credit recognition | Cpd | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Capernaum Limited | Moonshot Junior, Inc. d/b/a Moonpreneur |
| Headquarters | Ireland | United States |
| Founded | 2007Lower | 2020 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alison | Moonpreneur | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per year | €79lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €180 |
| Number of courses | 6,000highest quarter | Not confirmed | 250 |
Median across 136 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Alison
Pros
- A free tier and an entry price of €6.60 mean the first step of study costs nothing to try.
- The catalogue holds 6,000 courses across it, business and languages, wider than any single-field provider on this comparison.
- The paid plan's €7.99 monthly figure sits well under the site monthly median, €18.59.
Cons
- The certificate listed is a completion certificate, completion, so anyone after a professional award should compare DRCertifications.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line among the channels.
- Course material is offered in English and Spanish, which narrows the audience for a multilingual team.
Moonpreneur
Pros
- Lessons start at $8.50, among the lowest on the site, against a site lesson price median of €44.31.
- The trial lesson is free, so a family can test the format before paying $99.
- Lessons run in groups, which suits families happy to share a session rather than buy one to one teaching.
Cons
- The subscription of $99 sits above the site price year median of €145.48, and it renews as a recurring charge.
- Lessons are group only on group, so anyone wanting one to one teaching pays elsewhere.
- There is no free tier, so a family that stops mid month has no free option to fall back on.
Who each suits
Alison
Who it suits
- Self-directed learners who want many subjects under one paid plan and a free tier to start on.
- Organisations buying for a group of colleagues, where a team plan is available.
- Learners whose workplace accepts continuing professional development evidence, listed as cpd.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing a professional certificate: DRCertifications covers a single certification field with an entry price of $19.99.
- Learners after a focused fitness track, where Academy for Health and Fitness lists an entry price of £25.
- Buyers who want seller-led supply rather than a chosen catalogue: Hotmart lists an entry price of $0 and runs a different model.
Moonpreneur
Who it suits
- Families with children in the age range Moonpreneur accepts who want live group lessons in math, English or coding.
- Parents in the United States, CA and GB who want one monthly plan to cover several children rather than per lesson billing.
- Households that prefer a free trial lesson before committing to $99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners who need one to one lessons, since Moonpreneur teaches in groups on group.
- Families wanting a language course, a science course or exam preparation beyond math, english and coding.
- Anyone who wants a single upfront price, because $99 is a recurring subscription.
Current offers
Moonpreneur
Current offer
Free trial
Free online Robotics, Math or Coding workshop: Free 60-minute session plus 15-30 minute parent consultation
Online workshop only; minimum age 8; child needs a laptop/computer with webcam and stable internet; 15-20 min parent consultation included; no credit card needed.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
First period offer
Financial Literacy first month $39: $39 first month instead of $149
Financial Literacy, 12 months duration, 60 total classes, 90 minutes each; one-time non-refundable registration fee; at any time only one of the three promotions can be used.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
First period offer
STEM Debate first month $59: $59 first month instead of $149
STEM Debate, 6 months duration, 24-26 total classes, 90 minutes each; one-time non-refundable registration fee; at any time only one of the three promotions can be used.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
Alison
How much does Alison cost to start, and what do I pay later?+
The entry price is €6.60. From there the paid plan is billed at €7.99 for a month or €79 for a year, so the yearly term is the cheaper way to cover a longer stretch of study. A free tier lets you look at the material before any of that.
Is there a free version of Alison, or do I need to pay straight away?+
A free tier is available, so you can start without paying anything. The catalogue runs to 6,000 courses, and the free tier is the practical first step for anyone deciding whether the material suits them before committing to the paid plan, where the entry price is €6.60.
Moonpreneur
What does Moonpreneur cost per month?+
Moonpreneur runs on a subscription priced at $99, with the platform type listed as subscription. That monthly figure is the recurring charge, so it continues at each renewal rather than being a one off entry fee. Individual lessons start at $8.50. A family can try the format first because the trial lesson is free.
Is there a free trial or free tier?+
The trial lesson is free, which lets a family sit in on a session before paying anything. There is no free tier, so once a subscription ends there is no free version to keep using. The service describes its commitment as Satisfaction guaranteed. Across the site, free trial lessons are the most common opening at 82.5% of brands.