Alternatives
Best edX alternatives in 2026
edX is university courses and degrees from leading institutions. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.
Ranked alternatives
- 1
Coursera
A large catalogue here, with university and company courses, certificates and degrees. Joining is free, but certificates, degrees and the full library cost money.
Best for University and company courses with certificates
WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades
- 2
Khan Academy
Free nonprofit lessons and exercises for school subjects, with progress tracking for learners and teachers. Its pages list no degrees or certificates, which is why it ranks below Coursera and edX for credentials.
Best for Free school-level lessons and practice
WebiOSAndroidFree
- 3
Udacity
Nanodegree programs built on real projects, with feedback from industry professionals and a Master's in AI the site calls accredited. The subscription is ongoing, and the catalogue centres on tech subjects.
Best for Project-based tech training on a subscription
WebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 4
LinkedIn Learning
Short business and software video courses with skill assessments and team plans. Only a free trial month is listed, so it ranks below the free starts on the platforms above.
Best for Workplace skills and career-focused video courses
WebiOSAndroidSubscription
- 5
Udemy
Instructors publish the courses, so the catalogue is large but depth and quality vary from course to course. Free courses sit beside paid ones, and the Personal Plan suits learners who want career-focused study.
Best for Trying one skill from one instructor, free or paid
WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades
- 6
Skillshare
Project-based creative classes taught by working professionals, with a community of students. It lists no free tier and is less useful for formal credentials.
Best for Creative classes and project-based learning
WebiOSSubscription
- 7
Domestika
Creative courses taught by working professionals, with a certificate for each course for Plus members. Individual courses can be bought one at a time, and the catalogue leans toward design and craft rather than general study.
Best for Design and craft courses from working professionals
WebSubscription
- 8
MasterClass
Video classes from named experts and public figures, all included in one membership with a 30-day money-back guarantee. It has no free tier on the pages checked, and it teaches each subject through one instructor's method.
Best for Video classes from named experts in many fields
WebiOSAndroidSubscription
- 9
Open edX
Is open source. Open-source platform for institutions that want to run their own courses, under AGPL-3.0 with no licensing fees. It is software for operators, so learners will not find courses here.
Best for Institutions running their own course platform
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
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About edX alternatives
- What is the best alternative to edX?
- On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Coursera, followed by Khan Academy. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
- Is there a free alternative to edX?
- Yes. Free options include Coursera, Khan Academy, Udacity.
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