Renewal charges and refused refunds
Learners describe unwanted annual renewals and difficulty getting a refund shortly after purchase.
Cybrary
Summary
Cybrary offers cybersecurity video courses, virtual labs and practice tests through a free tier and paid subscription.
Good fit
- Learners studying security certifications who want video plus labs in one subscription
- CISSP candidates who want Kelly Handerhan's course as a supplement to other materials
Less suited to
- Anyone who might forget to cancel before a renewal date, given the no-refund policy
- Learners who need deep coverage of every exam domain; some learners found topics missing
Learner Reviews
What learners complain about
Free courses lead into paid content
Learners complain that courses presented as free require payment to reach later chapters.
Plans & pricing
- Plans and pricing
- Free account plus a paid subscription (Insider Pro)
$49.17/month, or $24.58/month billed annually (about $295/year) with the current 50% annual discount
- Free options
- Free account with the first course of each career path, the first module of each cert prep path and one intro lab per path, limited to 10 activities a day. There is no free trial of Insider Pro.
- Access
- Full catalog access lasts only while Insider Pro is active, and it auto-renews monthly or annually until you cancel.
- Refunds
- No refunds on subscriptions, and you must cancel before the renewal date to avoid being charged again.
Courses & practice tests
Cybrary resources included in our certification guides.
| Certification | Courses & tests |
|---|---|
| Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) |
Alternatives
CBT Nuggets
Instructor-led video training for networking and infrastructure certifications, especially Cisco.
Pluralsight
Subscription tech-skills library with skill assessments and hands-on cloud labs, often paid for by employers.
Destination Certification
CISSP, CCSP and CISM MasterClass courses with mind map videos, taught by former Deloitte trainers
Frequently asked questions
Is Cybrary legit?
Yes, it is a real cybersecurity training company founded in 2015. Complaints on Trustpilot focus on billing, renewals and refunds rather than the content.
Does Cybrary give refunds?
No. Cybrary does not refund subscriptions, so cancel before your renewal date if you don't want to continue.
How much is Cybrary Insider Pro?
$49.17/month, or $24.58/month billed annually with the current 50% discount. There is no free trial, but the free account lets you try part of each path.
Is Cybrary worth it for CEH or CISSP?
It is a low-cost option, especially for CISSP, but pair it with a book or second source because some domains get lighter coverage.
Last updated October 2026