edX
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VisitedX vs NPTEL
What both publish
| Fact | edX | NPTEL |
|---|---|---|
| Course certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Course format | Courses consist of video and text content, discussion forums, and multiple problem and assessment types. | Certification courses are typically 4, 8, or 12 weeks long and use recorded lectures, assignments, and quizzes. |
| Course formats | mixed | mixed |
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, United States | IIT Madras, Chennai, India |
| Learning support | Higher-education subscriptions include SSO, social learning, collaboration, and grade pass-back. | Teaching assistants and faculty support course discussion forums by answering questions and clearing doubts. |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
edX plans
- Audit trackFree
- Verified track—
- Starter$349 a year
- Campus PlanPriced on request
- Essentials$150 a year
- Teams$396 a year
NPTEL plans
- NPTEL online certification exam—
- NPTEL course enrolment and learningFree
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 NPTEL if…
NPTEL suits learners looking for free online study in engineering, science, or humanities. It also serves learners who want an optional certificate and can meet the course’s exam requirements.