edX
8.8#2 in online course marketplacesFrom $150 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitedX vs YOUniversity
YOUniversity
6.1#116 in online course marketplacesAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | edX | YOUniversity |
|---|---|---|
| Course certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Course formats | mixed | The catalog includes both individual courses and course bundles. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, United States | South Africa |
| 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. | YOUniversity is an e-learning platform offering practical courses created by South Africans for South Africans. |
edX plans
- Audit trackFree
- Verified track—
- Starter$349 a year
- Campus PlanPriced on request
- Essentials$150 a year
- Teams$396 a year
YOUniversity plans
- Paid courses—
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 YOUniversity if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.