Stepik
8.8#3 in online course marketplacesFrom 2,900 RUB a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitStepik vs XuetangX
What both publish
| Fact | Stepik | XuetangX |
|---|---|---|
| Course authoring | Registered users can create public courses for free using videos, texts, and automatically checked assignments. | Studio lets course teams organize content with an outline editor, drag-and-drop tools, and incremental section releases. |
| Course formats | Stepik supports public MOOCs, private small online courses and paid courses. | video |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | The company information page lists a legal address in Saint Petersburg at 2 Kantemirovskaya Street, office 202. | Beijing, China |
| Mobile apps | Stepik says learners can study on its website or in its mobile app. | XuetangX has iPhone and iPad app listings on Apple’s App Store and an Android app listing on Google Play. |
Stepik plans
- BasicFree
- Free open coursesFree
- Pro2,900 RUB a month
- Enterprise500,000 RUB a year
- Paid coursesPriced on request
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 Stepik if…
Stepik suits educators and organizations that want to create courses, training programs, or professional development content. It may also suit learners seeking web or mobile courses, including offline learning.
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.