The Wild Rose review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
The Wild Rose suits adults who want a curated home for herbal and holistic study at a modest monthly cost. It pairs a 7 day money back window with a free tier, and draws a high trust score of 9.9 out of ten.
Key facts
- Best for
- Adults building herbal and holistic knowledge on a curated, low monthly price.
- Price from
- CA$19.97 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price per month
- CA$19.97 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free tier
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 7 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Platform type
- Curated (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Canada (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1975 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- Business, Science
- Certificate types
- Completion, Professional
- Official website
- wildrosecollege.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry price is CAD 19.97, monthly CAD 19.97.
- A free tier lets adults sample first.
- The 7 day money back window is clear.
- Support runs through email, phone and help centre.
- Certificates come as completion and professional awards.
Cons
- The 7 day money back window is short next to a site median of 14 days.
- The catalogue is a curated selection, so coverage is narrower than a marketplace listing.
- Subjects are limited to business and science.
- Its money back rank of 120 out of 159 brands is low.
Who it suits
- Adults focused on herbal pharmacy and holistic practice
- Learners who want a curated shelf instead of a huge marketplace
- People who prefer a free tier and a short money back window
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners after a large open catalogue, who may prefer Hotmart
- Anyone pricing a UK based professional certificate route, who may prefer Academy for Health and Fitness
- Buyers wanting the longest refund window in the category
Free plan and trial
A free tier is included, so the material can be sampled before any payment. The money back period is 7 days, which is shorter than the 14 day median recorded across the site. For adults who want to read first and decide later, that combination is workable, though the refund window leaves less room for a second thought than some rivals offer.
What it does well
The free tier is the main draw, since it removes the barrier to looking through the courses at no cost. The 7 day money back period adds a short safety net on top. Together they make a low risk way to test whether a course holds attention before committing further. Support is available too, which matters for anyone who gets stuck in a study routine.
Where it sits among rivals
On price from, The Wild Rose ranks 38 out of 220 brands, placing the entry point toward the lower end of the field. The monthly price is stronger still at 12 out of 78. The money back period is the weaker measure, ranking 120 out of 159 brands. Readers chasing the cheapest monthly rate will find it competitive, while those who care most about refund length will look elsewhere.
Pricing
The entry price is CAD 19.97 for The Wild Rose Village, and the monthly price is CAD 19.97. That monthly figure puts the brand well inside the €20.83 to €127.45 subscription spread recorded across the site, and below the €71.91 median. The introductory price and the ongoing monthly rate are the same figure here, so there is no jump to plan for at renewal. Certificate awards are covered under completion and professional, and a free tier removes the upfront cost entirely for anyone testing the catalogue.
Who runs it
The Wild Rose is based in Canada and has been operating since 1975, which gives it a long track record in holistic education. Support runs through email, phone and help centre, covering email, phone and a help centre, so questions can be routed to whichever channel suits. The catalogue is curated rather than open, which keeps the shelf focused on herbal and holistic subjects.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does The Wild Rose cost to start?+
The entry price for The Wild Rose Village is CAD 19.97, and the monthly price is CAD 19.97. The introductory figure and the ongoing monthly rate match, so renewal does not arrive at a higher number. A free tier is also available for anyone who would rather browse first.
Is there a free tier on The Wild Rose?+
Yes, The Wild Rose offers a free tier, listed among the plan features on the Village membership. That lets adults look over the material before committing to the CAD 19.97 monthly rate. The catalogue is curated, so the free view also shows the shape of what is on offer.
What is the money back period?+
The money back period is 7 days, which is shorter than the 14 day median across the site. On the money back ranking it sits 120 out of 159 brands. Buyers who want a longer refund window have room to compare.
What certificates does The Wild Rose issue?+
The Wild Rose awards completion and professional certificates. Completion awards suit learners building a record, while professional certificates suit readers heading into practice. Both sit under the CAD 19.97 monthly membership rather than as a separate charge.
Where is The Wild Rose based?+
The Wild Rose is based in Canada and has been running since 1975. That length of operation is the main trust signal, alongside a trust score of 9.9 out of ten. The catalogue is curated, so the scope is deliberately narrow.
How can I reach support?+
Support runs through email, phone and help centre, which covers email, phone and a help centre. Phone support is less common in this category, where only 52% of brands offer it. Help centre coverage sits at 71.9%.
What subjects can I study?+
Subjects covered are business and science. That is a focused shelf rather than a broad one, which suits adults who already know they want herbal and holistic material. Learners after coding, data or design catalogues will find more choice elsewhere.
Is The Wild Rose a marketplace or a curated platform?+
The platform type is curated, so the courses are selected rather than listed by outside sellers. Curated platforms make up 44% of the brands on the site, against 4.3% for marketplaces. A marketplace offers far more titles and far less editing.
How does the monthly price compare with other platforms?+
The monthly price of CAD 19.97 ranks 12 out of 78 brands, which is a strong position. The median monthly subscription on the site is €71.91, so this sits below the middle. Entry pricing ranks 38 out of 220.
Sources
- wildrosecollege.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Support channels
“Box 789 Cumberland BC V0R 1S0”
- wildrosecollege.com/about-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Platform type
“He founded Wild Rose College in 1975”
- wildrosecollege.com/product/herbal-pharmacy checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certificate types
“Certificate of Completion”
- wildrosecollege.com/product/the-wild-rose-village checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Free tier, Money-back period, Price from, Price per month
“With two membership options-Free and Full Access”
- wildrosecollege.com/single-courses checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Subjects
“Business for Herbalists - Botany for Herbalists - Nutrition 101”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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