edX
8.8#2 in online course marketplacesFrom $150 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitedX vs Outschool
What both publish
| Fact | edX | Outschool |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, United States | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Mobile apps | both | Outschool provides free apps for iOS/iPadOS and Android/Chromebooks. |
| 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. | Outschool is an online marketplace for education and engagement offering classes and activities through its website and applications. |
edX plans
- Audit trackFree
- Verified track—
- Starter$349 a year
- Campus PlanPriced on request
- Essentials$150 a year
- Teams$396 a year
Outschool plans
- Membership$40 a month
- Pay per class—
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 Outschool if…
Outschool suits families looking for online classes and activities for children, with options ranging from tutoring to self-paced or recurring classes. Shared membership credits can be used across learners on a family account.