SpecialistFocuses specifically on interactive programming and coding lessons, whereas Brilliant covers broad STEM and math concepts.
Brilliant: Teaches math and science through interactive visual puzzles and guided practice, but does not cover general school curricula. Brilliant records 2,426,610 monthly visits with -11.9% month-over-month growth and Freemium pricing. Up Learn records 1,346,342 monthly visits with +49.9% growth and Free Trial, Paid pricing.

AI-powered A Level and GCSE courses with a top-grades-or-refund guarantee
| Dimension / Metric | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Official Domain | brilliant.org | uplearn.co.uk |
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Free Trial, Paid |
| Monthly Visits | 2.43M (2,426,610) | 1.35M (1,346,342) |
| MoM Traffic Delta | -326.35K (-11.9%) | +448.39K (+49.9%) |
| Primary Market & Share | 🇺🇸 United States (41.9%) | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (96.7%) |
| Direct Visits / mo | 1.2M | 810.56K |
| User Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Supported Platforms | Website | Website |

Interactive math, coding and AI tutoring you learn by doing
Learn math, science, CS and AI through short, visual exercises that build intuition step by step rather than passive video watching.
A visual, interactive tutor that works on a shared canvas, asks guiding questions and gives hints without simply revealing the answer.
Quizzes and reviews adapt to your level, tracking what you have mastered and resurfacing topics that still need work.
Write and run real code to learn programming logic, algorithms, data structures and debugging skills relevant to the AI era.

AI-powered A Level and GCSE courses with a top-grades-or-refund guarantee
Content mapped precisely to AQA, Edexcel, OCR and CAIE specifications, so students study everything they need for their paper and nothing that will not be examined.
The platform monitors understanding of each concept and topic, then targets revision at the gaps rather than repeating what you already know.
Interactive breakdowns of each exam question type explain how to structure answers and secure full marks.
Students can reach online chat help at any hour when a concept or past-paper question does not click.
SpecialistFocuses specifically on interactive programming and coding lessons, whereas Brilliant covers broad STEM and math concepts.

Turns custom study materials into personalized exam prep plans, though without pre-packaged UK curriculum content.

SpecialistProvides deep interactive training for data science and programming, but omits foundational math and general science topics.
All-in-one homework helper that solves questions and predicts exams, but functions more as a solver than structured courseware.
All-in-one homework helper that solves questions and predicts exams, but functions more as a solver than structured courseware.
Free / Open-sourceOffers free note-taking and automatic flashcard generation from study materials, but lacks structured adaptive course pathways.
Free / Open-sourceOffers free note-taking and automatic flashcard generation from study materials, but lacks structured adaptive course pathways.
Combines exam preparation and coursework feedback with an AI tutor, tailored heavily for high school revision workflows.
Combines exam preparation and coursework feedback with an AI tutor, tailored heavily for high school revision workflows.

Converts uploaded course documents into interactive flashcards, quizzes, and study notes rather than pre-built curriculum courses.
Converts uploaded course documents into interactive flashcards, quizzes, and study notes rather than pre-built curriculum courses.
SpecialistLearn Linux, DevOps, and cybersecurity by doing — inside real online labs.
SpecialistLearn Linux, DevOps, and cybersecurity by doing — inside real online labs.

Uses an adaptive learning engine to personalize study schedules and quizzes, though focused more on professional certifications.
Uses an adaptive learning engine to personalize study schedules and quizzes, though focused more on professional certifications.

Provides step-by-step homework solutions and visual learning courses, but lacks comprehensive multi-module syllabus tracking.
Provides step-by-step homework solutions and visual learning courses, but lacks comprehensive multi-module syllabus tracking.

SpecialistProvides adaptive daily math and logic practice for children, but has less emphasis on advanced visual science lessons.

Transforms study documents into interactive practice questions and flashcards, but misses integrated video lectures.
Transforms study documents into interactive practice questions and flashcards, but misses integrated video lectures.