Unacademy

Unacademy is operated by Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt Ltd, trading as Unacademy, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Privately held (SoftBank, Tiger Global, Sequoia India / Peak XV backed)). The product launched in 2015 and an Indian online learning platform for competitive exams competing with BYJU's, Vedantu and PhysicsWallah. This 2026 review covers operator context, the current tier ladder, the feature set that matters for buyers and the live signals to watch before subscribing.

Quick facts

• Operator: Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt Ltd, trading as Unacademy
• Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Public-market status: Privately held (SoftBank, Tiger Global, Sequoia India / Peak XV backed)
• Founded: 2015
• Category: skills & courses
• Current tiers: Free / Unacademy Plus / Unacademy Iconic
• Anchor price (2026): limited lessons
• Competitive set: competing with BYJU's, Vedantu and PhysicsWallah in Indian competitive-exam coaching

What is Unacademy?

Unacademy is an Indian online learning platform for competitive exams competing with BYJU's, Vedantu and PhysicsWallah. The product is competing with BYJU's, Vedantu and PhysicsWallah in Indian competitive-exam coaching. Customers buy a tier that matches their usage profile — the entry tier handles live and recorded lessons for Indian competitive exams (UPSC, JEE, NEET, GATE, banking), while the mid and premium tiers add depth such as educator-led batches and practice tests and PYQ analysis. Subscription billing happens through the operator's checkout or partner billing surfaces (App Store / Google Play / direct card on file).

Why choose Unacademy

Operator and market position

Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt Ltd, trading as Unacademy runs Unacademy from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Its public-market status (Privately held (SoftBank, Tiger Global, Sequoia India / Peak XV backed)) and category position (competing with BYJU's, Vedantu and PhysicsWallah in Indian competitive-exam coaching) shape the credibility of the operator's roadmap and pricing decisions. Buyers should weigh that operator context alongside headline features — a well-capitalised parent typically translates into faster bug fixes, longer support cycles and more predictable price changes than a smaller indie operator.

Curriculum and progression

The Unacademy tier ladder runs Free, Unacademy Plus, Unacademy Iconic. Anchor pricing in 2026 starts around limited lessons for the entry tier and steps up by tier with named feature unlocks. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site, then cross-check Subger's true-price tracker for Unacademy for the all-in renewal cost after taxes and FX conversion.

Apps and learning experience

Apps and customer-experience surfaces matter as much as headline feature counts. Unacademy delivers its core workflow across the platform surfaces listed in the platform table below, with notifications and self-service flows handled in-app. The 2025-2026 differentiator to watch: 2023-2024 restructuring with focus on profitable categories and continued Iconic tier mentor expansion.

Unacademy features that matter in 2026

Current feature set that buyers should weigh:

• live and recorded lessons for Indian competitive exams (UPSC, JEE, NEET, GATE, banking)
• educator-led batches
• practice tests and PYQ analysis
• mobile and web apps with offline downloads
• WiFi-StudyRoom for focused study
• mentor and doubt-clearing on Iconic

Feature availability varies by region and tier; the headline list above reflects the operator's primary market positioning. Confirm specific regional availability on the operator's marketing pages before committing.

Unacademy pricing in 2026

The Unacademy tier ladder in 2026 looks like:

Headline prices step up across the ladder; promotional first-period anchors and regional FX can change the all-in cost. Subger's tools reconcile the list price with the actual renewal cost:

Unacademy apps and platform support

Surface availability can vary by region and tier; confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Unacademy fits

Unacademy is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Indian students preparing for upsc, jee, neet and banking exams who want live + recorded coaching — the core target audience for the product.
• Category-focused subscribers who specifically want live and recorded lessons for Indian competitive exams (UPSC, JEE, NEET, GATE, banking) from competing with BYJU's, Vedantu and PhysicsWallah in Indian competitive-exam coaching rather than a generalist platform.
• Tier-comparing households evaluating the Free → Unacademy Iconic ladder and willing to pay up for mobile and web apps with offline downloads.
• Cross-device users who need apps across mobile, web and any operator-specific surfaces in the table above.
• Price-sensitive shoppers who want to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs Unacademy and where is it based?

Unacademy is run by Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt Ltd, trading as Unacademy, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The operator's public-market status is: Privately held (SoftBank, Tiger Global, Sequoia India / Peak XV backed). The product was founded in 2015.

How much does Unacademy cost in 2026?

The 2026 tier ladder is Free, Unacademy Plus, Unacademy Iconic, with anchor pricing starting around limited lessons. Regional currency and promotional cycles can shift the all-in cost; Subger's true-price tracker reconciles the headline price with renewal reality.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Unacademy?

Yes — the Free tier is positioned as an entry option without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is Unacademy available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing.

What 2025-2026 features set Unacademy apart right now?

The live differentiator to watch: 2023-2024 restructuring with focus on profitable categories and continued Iconic tier mentor expansion. Pair that with the headline features (live and recorded lessons for Indian competitive exams (UPSC, JEE, NEET, GATE, banking), educator-led batches, practice tests and PYQ analysis) to judge whether the current roadmap fits your needs.

Which competitors should buyers compare Unacademy against?

Unacademy is most directly competing with BYJU's, Vedantu and PhysicsWallah in Indian competitive-exam coaching. Run a side-by-side feature and price comparison with those alternatives — Subger's category pages help with the shortlist.

How do I cancel Unacademy?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Unacademy walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Unacademy offer a family or multi-user plan?

Multi-user, family or seat structure depends on the tier. Higher tiers commonly add multi-profile or multi-device support; entry tiers can restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing.

How can I track price changes for Unacademy?

Subger's renewal tracker for Unacademy records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Unacademy

Confirm the current regional price on the Sorting Hat Technologies Pvt Ltd, trading as Unacademy signup page, choose the tier that matches your usage (Free or Unacademy Plus are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Unacademy for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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