edX
8.8#2 in online course marketplacesFrom $150 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitedX vs XuetangX
What both publish
| Fact | edX | XuetangX |
|---|---|---|
| Course catalog | The edX Help Center says learners can explore more than 3,500 courses. | The site advertises more than 5,000 MOOCs and courses from elite universities. |
| Course certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Course formats | mixed | video |
| Free course access | Auditing courses is free and supports exploration before purchasing a verified certificate. | The listed course offers free enrollment with 60 days of retrospective learning. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, United States | Beijing, China |
| Mobile apps | both | XuetangX has iPhone and iPad app listings on Apple’s App Store and an Android app listing on Google Play. |
edX plans
- Audit trackFree
- Verified track—
- Starter$349 a year
- Campus PlanPriced on request
- Essentials$150 a year
- Teams$396 a year
XuetangX plans
- Free course enrollment (舌尖上的微生物)Free
- Certification study (舌尖上的微生物)CN¥299, paid once
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 XuetangX if…
XuetangX suits learners looking for video courses, certifications, or career skills training, as well as course teams using collaborative authoring tools. Check a course's availability and access terms before enrolling.