Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Alison vs Techurie
Where Alison and Techurie differ
| Compare |  Alison |  Techurie |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6.60 | £4.95 |
| Free tier | YesHas it | No |
| Platform type | Curated | Marketplace |
| Number of courses | 6,000Higher | 250 |
| Team plan | YesHas it | No |
| Price per month | €7.99 | Not confirmed |
| Price per year | €79 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Course languages | English, Spanish | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Graded assessments (Yes), Offline downloads (Yes).
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Key differences
- Free tier: only Alison.
- Number of courses is higher at Alison: 6,000 vs 250.
- Team plan: only Alison.
- Support channels: only Alison offers Help centre.
- Subjects: only Alison offers It, Languages, Science.
- Subjects: only Techurie offers 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.
Techurie
Techurie is a cheap way into practical tech and business course material, aimed at self-paced learners who want breadth rather than a formal qualification. Entry costs start at £4.95, the catalogue holds 250 courses, and buyers get 30 days to change their mind. Support is email and chat only, so live help is limited.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alison | Techurie |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8Entry at €6.60 sits under the site entry median, €35.08, and the yearly plan is €79. | 9.9HigherEntry pricing of £4.95 ranks 11 of 220, under DRCertifications at $19.99. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherAssessments, offline download and a free tier sit alongside 6,000 courses, so the catalogue does more than listing. | 8.9A catalogue of 250 courses with assessments and offline download, plus 30 days to refund. |
| Trust | 9.0Completion certificates with cpd recognition, and a named operator, Capernaum Limited, based in IE. | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Alison | Techurie |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Ireland | Not confirmed |
If neither fits
Hotmart has number of courses at 80,000, against 6,000 for Alison and 250 for Techurie.
Hotmart reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Alison | Techurie |
|---|---|---|
| Online course platforms | 6 of 269 | 33 of 269 |
| Coding and data courses | 3 of 104 | 11 of 104 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alison | Techurie |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | It, Business, Languages, Science, Humanities | Coding, Business |
| Certificate types | Completion | Completion |
| Credit recognition | Cpd | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Capernaum Limited | Neurith Media sl |
| Headquarters | Ireland | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2007 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Email, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alison | Techurie | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | €7.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €29.45 |
| Price per year | €79lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €180 |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 daysabove the median | 14 days |
| Number of courses | 6,000highest quarter | 250above the median | 240 |
Median across 169 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.
Techurie
Pros
- Courses start at £4.95, below DRCertifications at $19.99.
- A money-back period of 30 days gives room to try the material.
- The catalogue runs to 250 courses across coding and business.
Cons
- There is no free tier, so nothing can be sampled before paying.
- There is no team plan, so a company cannot buy seats together.
- Support runs on email and chat only, with no phone line listed.
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.
Techurie
Who it suits
- Learners buying single courses, not a subscription
- Shoppers who want a refund window of 30 days
- Anyone who needs offline download
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers needing a phone line, since support runs on email and chat only
- Organisations buying team seats, since there is no team plan
- Learners needing credit that counts towards a qualification, since certificates are limited to completion certificates
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.
Techurie
How much does Techurie cost to start?+
Techurie's entry pricing is £4.95 per course. That puts it below DRCertifications at $19.99 and Academy for Health and Fitness at £25. The catalogue runs to 250 courses, so cost depends on how many you take and whether you finish them.
Can I try Techurie before paying?+
There is no free tier, so nothing opens at no cost. Instead Techurie lists a money-back period of 30 days, which is longer than the median money-back period of 14 days across the platforms here. That refund window is the practical way to test the material.