edX
8.8#2 in online course marketplacesFrom $150 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitedX vs Kalpla
What both publish
| Fact | edX | Kalpla |
|---|---|---|
| Business plans | Yes | Yes |
| Course certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Course formats | mixed | Learners can take scheduled, mentor-led live classes or self-paced on-demand courses under one account. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, United States | Udupi, Karnataka, India |
| Mobile apps | both | both |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription access | Yes | No |
| What it does | edX is a mission-driven online course provider offering courses, programs, and other educational content from edX, member institutions, 2U, partners, and other institutions. | Kalpla connects learners with instructors through self-paced courses and live classes, with a community and certificate for each. |
edX plans
- Audit trackFree
- Verified track—
- Starter$349 a year
- Campus PlanPriced on request
- Essentials$150 a year
- Teams$396 a year
Kalpla plans
- Beginner JavaScript: Learn the Fundamentals of Web Programmi₹299 a month
- AI for Product Managers₹299, paid once
Pick edX if…
edX suits learners pursuing education or ongoing professional development through courses, certificates, microcredentials, and other programs. Institutions and businesses can consider its LMS integrations and administrative tools; app users who need timed or proctored exams must use something other than the app for those exams.
Pick Kalpla if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.