edX
8.8#2 in online course marketplacesFrom $150 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitedX vs upGrad
What both publish
| Fact | edX | upGrad |
|---|---|---|
| Course catalog | The edX Help Center says learners can explore more than 3,500 courses. | Its programs span areas including management, data science, AI, software engineering, digital marketing, and product management. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2015 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, United States | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Learning formats | Programs include flexible, hybrid, 100% online, and self-paced formats. | Programs include online learning and classroom formats. |
| Mobile app | The free edX app supports account creation, course enrollment, most assignments, videos, handouts, announcements, discussions, and offline video downloads. | An upGrad app is listed on Google Play for online learning and access to free learning material. |
| Mobile apps | both | upGrad provides a learning app for iPhone and iPad, and a learning app on Google Play. |
| 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. | upGrad describes itself as a higher EdTech platform offering online learning and professional growth programs. |
edX plans
- Audit trackFree
- Verified track—
- Starter$349 a year
- Campus PlanPriced on request
- Essentials$150 a year
- Teams$396 a year
upGrad plans
No prices published.
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 upGrad if…
upGrad suits learners looking for courses, certificates, or degree programs in areas such as data science, AI, management, and software engineering. Its career resources may also appeal to learners seeking coaching, networking, or mentorship, while placement is not guaranteed.