edX
8.8#2 in online course marketplacesFrom $150 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitedX vs Prometheus
Prometheus
7.9#15 in online course marketplacesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | edX | Prometheus |
|---|---|---|
| Course catalog | The edX Help Center says learners can explore more than 3,500 courses. | The platform says it has more than 400 online courses. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, United States | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Mobile apps | both | The privacy policy identifies Prometheus mobile applications for iOS and Android. |
| 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. | Prometheus is an online professional development platform offering courses and professional programs. |
edX plans
- Audit trackFree
- Verified track—
- Starter$349 a year
- Campus PlanPriced on request
- Essentials$150 a year
- Teams$396 a year
Prometheus plans
- Verified certificates—
- Massive open online courses and certificationFree
- Verified Certificates annual subscription500 UAH a year
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 Prometheus if…
Prometheus suits learners who want online courses, whether they are building foundational knowledge or seeking specialized professional skills. Its corporate courses and closed groups also serve organizations that want progress tracking and individual participant support.