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Pluralsight
Summary
Pluralsight offers subscription technology courses and hands-on labs across software development, IT operations, cloud and security. Its cloud catalog includes A Cloud Guru content.
Good fit
- People whose employer already pays for a Pluralsight seat
- Learners who want hands-on cloud labs bundled with video courses
Less suited to
- Anyone who wants to buy a single course for one certification
- Learners who want a refund if they change their mind after buying
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What learners complain about
Unwanted renewals and cancellation friction
Learners describe unexpected annual renewal charges and difficulty cancelling plans.
More hands-on practice wanted
Some learners want more practical exercises alongside the video lessons.
Plans & pricing
- Plans and pricing
- Subscription only, in several individual plans (Core Tech, Complete, and add-on plans such as Cloud+, AI+, Data+ and Security+)
Core Tech $30/month or $252/year, Cloud+ $35/month or $294/year, Complete $55/month or $468/year. Cloud+ includes the A Cloud Guru cloud courses and labs.
- Free options
- 10-day free trial on any individual plan. The trial excludes labs and sandboxes, and converts to a paid plan unless you cancel.
- Access
- Access to any course, path or lab needs an active subscription. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of the paid term.
- Refunds
- No refunds on individual subscriptions, monthly or annual. Support may consider exceptions in extenuating circumstances.
Courses & practice tests
Pluralsight resources included in our certification guides.
| Certification | Courses & tests |
|---|---|
| AZ-104 | |
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | |
| SC-300 | |
| AZ-305 | |
| SC-200 | |
| AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate | |
| ACE | |
| AB-900 | |
| AZ-400 |
Alternatives
Udemy
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Coursera
Certificate programs from vendors and universities (Google, IBM, AWS, university partners), often delivered as multi-course Specializations.
LinkedIn Learning
A business and tech video library, available as a paid subscription, through some employers, or free through many public libraries.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to A Cloud Guru?
Pluralsight acquired A Cloud Guru in 2021 and folded its cloud courses, labs and sandboxes into Pluralsight. They are in the Cloud+ and Complete plans, and A Cloud Guru is no longer sold as a separate product.
Can I buy a single Pluralsight course without a subscription?
No. Pluralsight is subscription-only; every course, path and lab needs an active plan.
Can I get a refund from Pluralsight?
Generally no. Individual subscriptions are non-refundable once charged, so cancel before the 10-day free trial ends.
Is Pluralsight worth it for certification prep?
It works best if your employer covers the subscription or you plan to work through several courses and labs. For a single exam, a one-time course on Udemy is usually cheaper.
Last updated October 2026