Best edX Alternatives
The top-ranked edX alternative is Coursera (Freemium). The best free option is Khan Academy.
edX offers university-level online courses and programs, but paid certificates and a shift under 2U lead learners to compare other platforms. Others want free content, more practical skills, or a broader course catalog.
1University- and company-backed courses, certificates, and degrees.
2A vast marketplace of one-time-purchase courses across countless topics.
3A free nonprofit platform with lessons across many subjects.
Udacity
SubscriptionCareer-focused Nanodegree programs in tech and data fields.
FutureLearn
FreemiumOnline courses and micro-credentials from universities worldwide.
LinkedIn Learning
SubscriptionProfessional video courses in business, tech, and creative fields.
A subscription platform focused on creative and practical skills.
Pluralsight
SubscriptionA tech-focused learning platform for developers and IT professionals.
MIT OpenCourseWare
FreeFree access to materials from thousands of MIT courses.
DataCamp
SubscriptionAn online platform for learning data science and analytics skills.
edX alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to edX?
Coursera is ranked first on this list (Freemium). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to edX?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Khan Academy, MIT OpenCourseWare and OpenLearn.
Are there edX alternatives for Android?
Yes: Coursera, Udemy, Khan Academy and Udacity have Android apps.
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