Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
Coursera vs Superior
Coursera
Superior
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | CourseraReviewVisitVisit | SuperiorReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €42 | $40 |
| Price per year | €346 | $199 |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Number of courses | 10,000Higher | 27 |
| Price per month | €51 | Not confirmed |
| Free trial length | 7 days | Not confirmed |
| Platform type | University | Not confirmed |
| University partners | 375 | Not confirmed |
| Access period | Not confirmed | 6 months |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes), Graded assessments (Yes), Team plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Superior scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Money-back period is higher at Superior: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Number of courses is higher at Coursera: 10,000 vs 27.
- Support channels: only Coursera offers Community.
- Support channels: only Superior offers Email, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Superior: 2005 vs 2012.
- Certificate types: only Coursera offers Completion, Degree.
Our verdict on each
Coursera
Coursera Plus suits learners who want a single subscription across many subjects, with 10,000 courses from 375 university partners. It fits study at whatever pace suits, and it costs more at renewal than single-qualification rivals such as DRCertifications, which lists $19.99 at entry.
Superior
Superior suits people preparing for the North Carolina real estate licence who want live classes and an assessment built into the course. It pairs a 30 day refund window with a money back score promise on exam prep, and its catalogue stays inside real estate.
Score breakdown
| Area | Coursera | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry at €42, renewal of €51 a month or €346 a year, and a money-back period of 14 days. | 9.0HigherEntry at $40 and a year price of $199 sit in the cheaper part of the field. |
| Offer | 9.1A catalogue of 10,000 courses and 375 university partners, with assessments and a team plan included. | 9.1Live classes, assessments and a free tier sit inside 27 courses. |
| Trust | 8.9Certificates in completion, professional and degree forms, an operator founded in 2012, and help through help centre and community. | 9.3HigherA 30 day refund window, a money back score promise and state approved courses. |
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Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Coursera | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Online professional certificates | 13 of 95 | 10 of 95 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Coursera | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
A third option
Reed Courses has number of courses at 30,759, against 10,000 for Coursera and 27 for Superior.
Reed Courses reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Coursera | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Coding, Data, It, Business, Languages, Humanities, Science | Not confirmed |
| Certificate types | Completion, Professional, DegreeCovers more | Professional |
| Legal entity | Coursera Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2012 | 2005Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Test prep
| Fact | Coursera | Superior |
|---|---|---|
| Prices by exam | Not confirmed | real-estate (NC broker pre-licensing, 75-hour online self-paced): $529; real-estate (NC Professional package): $639; real-estate (NC Ultimate Learning package): $949; real-estate (NC online exam prep course): $109; real-estate (NC exam crammer, livestream): $199; real-estate (NC exam prep workbook): $40 |
| Exams | Not confirmed | Real estate |
| Live classes | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Score guarantee | Not confirmed | Money back |
| Guarantee terms | Not confirmed | Original purchase price of the CompuCram NC exam prep purchase is refunded if you do not pass on your first try; a broker pre-licensing course may be retaken within twelve (12) months for a $200 reduced tuition fee plus applicable taxes; attendance in class does not guarantee passage of any examination. |
| State approvals | Not confirmed | NC, SC |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coursera | Superior | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | €51above the median | Not confirmed | €29.45 |
| Free trial length | 7 daysbelow the median | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Money-back period | 14 daysat the median | 30 daysabove the median | 14 days |
| Number of courses | 10,000highest quarter | 27lowest quarter | 250 |
| University partners | 375highest quarter | Not confirmed | 115 |
| Access period | Not confirmed | 6 monthslowest quarter | 12 months |
Median across 172 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Coursera
Pros
- Entry at €42 sits below the €44.59 recorded for online course platforms, and the €346 annual plan for Coursera Plus sits under the €169 for the same group.
- A catalogue of 10,000 courses drawn from 375 university partners, spread across coding, data and it.
- Certificates come in completion, professional and degree forms and assessments are included, so a paid subscription ends in something to show.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and community only, while 52% of the brands compared list phone support, so anyone wanting a direct line meets a gap.
- Renewal is the figure to watch on Coursera Plus: €346 a year against single-certificate entry prices of $19.99 at DRCertifications and £25 at Academy for Health and Fitness.
- The free trial lasts 7 days, which is shorter than the 10 day median across the site.
Superior
Pros
- Live classes and assessments are both part of the offering rather than an extra
- The catalogue holds 27 courses with 6 months of access each
- Courses are state approved in North Carolina and South Carolina, keeping licence education in step with the state
Cons
- The exam subject list is real estate, so candidates in other fields find nothing to take
- The money back score promise (money back) applies to the exam prep purchase, and a broker pre-licensing course is retaken at a reduced tuition fee instead
- Course access runs 6 months, so a slower study pace can outlast the window
Who each suits
Coursera
Who it suits
- Learners who want coding, data and business material under a single subscription rather than a single paid certificate.
- People who need a credential, since completion, professional and degree certificates are available on Coursera.
- Teams and study groups, since a team plan is available on top of the free tier.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone buying a single nursing certificate, where DRCertifications lists $19.99 at entry.
- Learners after a health and fitness qualification, where Academy for Health and Fitness lists £25.
- Readers whose budget starts at nothing, since Hotmart lists $0 at entry rather than a subscription.
Superior
Who it suits
- North Carolina candidates looking for state approved pre-licensing and continuing education in the same catalogue
- Learners who want live classes alongside self paced material
- Study groups and brokerages that want a team plan for continuing education
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after subjects outside real estate, where Academy for Health and Fitness and ACLS Now sit in other fields and the Superior exam list is real estate
- Candidates who want a timed free trial, since the free offer is a free tier and the paid fallback is a 30 day refund window
- Multi-state shoppers, since the state approved list is NC and SC while The Wild Rose at CAD 19.97 is a single market purchase
Questions about each
Coursera
How much does Coursera Plus cost?+
Coursera Plus has an entry price of €42, then renews at €51 a month or €346 a year. The entry figure is what a new subscriber meets, while the monthly and annual figures are the ongoing cost of keeping the plan. Anyone budgeting for a term of study should work from the renewal figure rather than the entry price.
Is there a free trial or a free tier?+
There is a free tier, and the paid plan carries a free trial of 7 days. That is shorter than the 10 day median across the site, so a trial suits a single module or a short course rather than a full programme. The free tier is the better place to browse the catalogue before paying anything.
Superior
What does Superior cost to get started?+
Entry sits at $40, which covers a small item in the range. A full pre-licensing course costs more, and the bundled packages cost more again, so the entry figure is not the price of a licence course. Cheaper starting points among the listed rivals include $9.95 and CAD 19.97.
What does the continuing education membership cost?+
The continuing education membership is $199, and that is the number to watch at renewal rather than the entry price. It pairs with the professional certificate type and the continuing education credits a working broker needs. Readers on a budget can weigh it against the free tier instead.