edX vs LinkedIn Learning
edX
edx.org
LinkedIn Learning
linkedin.comSide by side
| Figure | edX | LinkedIn Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.50/mo | $31.66/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 5 |
| Spec score · Online Course Marketplaces | 9.3 (#2) | 8.7 (#10) |
| Spec score · MOOC Platforms | 9.1 (#7) | 8.4 (#17) |
| Business plans | Yes | Yes |
| Course certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Course formats | mixed | mixed |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Mobile apps | both | LinkedIn Learning offers apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets, with course downloads for offline viewing on mobile. |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription access | Yes | Yes |
Plans
edX
- Audit trackFree
- Verified trackPrice not published
- Starter$349 a year
- Campus PlanPriced on request
- Essentials$150 a year
- Teams$396 a year
- Professional Certificate Programs$500, paid once
- Executive Education Programs$2,500, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning For Teams$379.88 a year
- LinkedIn Learning EnterprisePrice not published
- LinkedIn Learning for businessesPriced on request
- LinkedIn Learning (individual)Price not published
- LinkedIn Learning (small teams)Priced on request
In their own words
edX
edX is an online course provider offering courses, certificates, executive education, microcredentials and degrees from edX, member institutions, 2U and other organizations. Learners can audit courses for free, but the audit track limits content, omits graded assignments and certificates, and ends access to materials when the course ends. Verified individual courses start at around $50 and include graded work, a certificate and continued access to lectures, readings and lessons. Multi-course professional certificate programs start at around $500; executive education programs can cost at least $2,500. Courses combine video and text, discussions, and different problems and assessments; many are self-paced, and individual courses generally take two to six weeks. Android and iOS apps support enrollment, most assignments, discussions and offline video downloads, but not timed or proctored exams. Institutional and business offerings include LMS integrations, SSO, grade pass-back, analytics dashboards and administrative tools. edX reports a network of 100 million learners and more than 250 content partners.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers career-focused courses and skill-building guidance for individuals and organizations on Android, iOS, and the web. Its individual learning page lists more than 26,400 courses, 3,900+ instructors, subtitles in 20+ languages, and seven native-language libraries. Learners can set career goals and use Skill Evaluations, Role Guides, and curated pathways to find material. Courses and learning content include video, audio, and text, Nano Tips, Professional Certificates, and preparation for external credentials, continuing education units, and academic credits. Practice resources include more than 300,000 quiz questions, 10,000 exercise files, and virtual coding environments using GitHub Codespaces. Business offerings describe AI-powered coaching and role-play, curated courses and certifications, and LMS/LXP integrations. The service provides course certificates and a free trial, but no free plan is listed. Offline viewing requires an active subscription and is limited to the mobile app; videos cannot be downloaded to desktop or laptop devices. Teams is listed at $379.88/user/yr for 20 or fewer licenses.