Vertabelo review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Vertabelo is a curated SQL and data course platform for learners who want a certificate without a second bill. Its entry price of $39 sits in the middle of the field, while the certificate fee of $0 puts it at the top of the table on cost of completion.
Key facts
- Best for
- Learners who want SQL and data skills plus a certificate at no extra cost.
- Price from
- $39 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certificate fee
- $0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free tier
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Platform type
- Curated (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Number of courses
- 82 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Graded assessments
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Team plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Vertabelo SA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Poland (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2016 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Subjects
- Coding, Data
- Certificate types
- Completion, Professional
- Official website
- learnsql.com
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- TrustpilotLinkedInyoutube.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- The certificate fee is $0, so a completion and professional certificate adds no separate charge.
- A free tier is available, and the catalogue behind it runs to 82 courses in coding and data.
- Assessments are included, so completion is checked work rather than a self declared finish.
- A team plan is offered, which suits a company putting several learners on the same SQL material.
- Certificate fees rank at 1 of 47 brands in the comparison.
Cons
- Entry at $39 is not the lowest here, with Hotmart listing $0 and DRCertifications listing $19.99.
- Support runs on email only, so a stuck learner has no other route to an answer.
- The catalogue covers coding and data only, so a study plan that stretches beyond SQL needs a second platform.
Who it suits
- Learners sharpening SQL and data skills who want assessed work and a certificate in the same place.
- Small data teams that want one shared plan, since a team plan is offered.
- Anyone who prefers a selected catalogue over an open marketplace, since the platform is curated.
Who should look elsewhere
- Learners chasing the lowest entry price, since Hotmart lists $0 and DRCertifications lists $19.99.
- People shopping for a fitness route, which is what Academy for Health and Fitness lists at £25.
Where it sits among rivals
Two rankings tell the story. On certificate fee, Vertabelo sits at 1 of 47 brands ranked, so the cost of the certificate itself is its strongest number. On the starting price, the position is 96 of 220, which places it in the middle of the field rather than near the front. The pattern is a service that asks a normal amount to join and very little to finish.
Pricing
The entry point is $39, and that is the figure to line up against the starting prices of other platforms in this comparison. The certificate fee is $0, so finishing a course does not trigger a second bill for the certificate itself. Taken together, the money leaves the account at the start rather than at the end. Buyers who judge a platform on the total cost of a finished course will find the split friendlier than the entry ranking alone suggests.
What it does well
A free tier gives a taste before any payment, and the catalogue behind it runs to 82 courses. Assessments are part of the offering, which matters for anyone who wants proof of work rather than a click that marks a course done. A team plan is offered for groups buying together, so a company can put several learners on the same material. The breadth stays narrow, which is the trade-off for the depth.
Who runs it
The service is run by Vertabelo SA, registered in Poland, and has been trading since 2016. Buyers get a named company on the paperwork rather than a trading name. Support runs on email, which keeps the contact route simple but narrow. For readers who want to know who answers when a lesson is unclear, the answer is an inbox.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Vertabelo cost to start?+
Plans start at $39. The certificate fee is $0, so a completion or professional certificate does not add a separate charge on top. That entry point sits above the $19.99 starting price listed for DRCertifications, so price shoppers should weigh both before paying.
Does the certificate cost anything?+
The certificate fee is $0, and Vertabelo issues completion and professional certificates. On the comparison, the certificate fee ranks at 1 of 47 brands, which is the strongest number in the pricing picture. Assessments are part of the offering, so the certificate follows assessed work rather than an unchecked sign up.
Is there a free tier?+
Yes, a free tier is available on the platform, and the certificate fee is $0 as well. Learners can sample material before paying, then decide whether the $39 entry price is worth it for the 82 course catalogue. A team plan is offered too, so a group can test the material together first.
What does a plan include?+
A catalogue of 82 courses sits under coding and data. Assessments are included, a team plan is offered for groups, and the platform is curated, meaning the material is selected rather than uploaded open by many providers. Certificates come in completion and professional formats at a fee of $0.
Who runs Vertabelo and where is it based?+
Vertabelo is run by Vertabelo SA, a company registered in Poland and founded in 2016. Support runs on email, so account questions go by email rather than by phone or live chat. Learners who need a certificate their employer already accepts can compare it against their own requirement first.
How does Vertabelo compare with cheaper options?+
Entry at $39 is above the $19.99 starting price at DRCertifications and the $0 starting price at Hotmart. The trade-off is focus: 82 courses in coding and data, with assessments and a certificate fee of $0. Broader catalogues suit buyers who want many subjects rather than a single specialism.
Is there a team option for a company?+
Yes, a team plan is offered. Combined with the certificate fee of $0 and a catalogue of 82 courses, it suits a data team that wants everyone on the same SQL material. Support for the group runs on email, so account questions are answered by email rather than in a live session.
What subjects are covered?+
The catalogue covers coding and data only. That narrow focus is the point for a learner sharpening SQL and data skills, and the reason 82 courses can go deep rather than broad. Anyone planning a wider mix of subjects will need to look at a different platform rather than spread the study across this one.
Sources
- learnsql.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Number of courses, Founded, Platform type, Support channels
“most comprehensive set of 82 hands-on online SQL courses”
- learnsql.com/all-forever-sql-package checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certificate types
“You get an SQL certificate every time you complete a course.”
- learnsql.com/certificate-of-competency-in-sql checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Graded assessments, Certificate fee
“You must complete the SQL Assessment with a score of at least 70%.”
- learnsql.com/imprint checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“02-658 Warsaw Poland”
- learnsql.com/pricing checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Free tier, Price from, Team plan
“take a test drive with our Free plan”
- learnsql.com/sql-courses checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Subjects
“Learn how to use SQL for data analysis.”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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