edX
8.8#2 in online course marketplacesFrom $150 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitedX vs OpenClassrooms
OpenClassrooms
7.8#17 in online course marketplacesFrom €300 a monthFree planiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | edX | OpenClassrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | edX aims to conform its website and course authoring tools to WCAG 2.1 AA and requires course videos to include timed captions. | The site states that it is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 and identifies issues including dynamic notifications not being read by screen readers. |
| Course catalog | The edX Help Center says learners can explore more than 3,500 courses. | The site says it offers 600 free, open-access online courses and more than 50 training programs. |
| Course duration | Individual courses generally take 2-6 weeks to complete. | A course typically represents about 5–15 hours of work, depending on the learner’s pace. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, United States | Paris, France |
edX plans
- Audit trackFree
- Verified track—
- Starter$349 a year
- Campus PlanPriced on request
- Essentials$150 a year
- Teams$396 a year
OpenClassrooms plans
- Free-access coursesFree
- Training paths€300 a month
- Monthly subscription by credit card—
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 OpenClassrooms if…
OpenClassrooms suits learners seeking career-focused courses, or structured training with a mentor and practical projects. Its free courses require an account, while training paths have monthly fees and set durations.