edX vs OpenClassrooms
edX
edx.orgOpenClassrooms
openclassrooms.comSide by side
| Figure | edX | OpenClassrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.50/mo | €300/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 3 |
| Spec score · Online Course Marketplaces | 9.3 (#2) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Spec score · MOOC Platforms | 9.1 (#7) | 8.1 (#27) |
| Accessibility | edX aims to conform its website and course authoring tools to WCAG 2.1 AA and requires course videos to include timed captions. | The site states that it is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 and identifies issues including dynamic notifications not being read by screen readers. |
| Course catalog | The edX Help Center says learners can explore more than 3,500 courses. | The site says it offers 600 free, open-access online courses and more than 50 training programs. |
| Course duration | Individual courses generally take 2-6 weeks to complete. | A course typically represents about 5–15 hours of work, depending on the learner’s pace. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, United States | Paris, France |
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
OpenClassrooms
- Free-access coursesFree
- Training paths€300 a month
- Monthly subscription by credit cardPrice not published
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.
OpenClassrooms
OpenClassrooms is an online learning platform offering free courses and career-focused training programs, including programs that lead to recognized credentials. Its catalog lists 600 free, open-access courses and more than 50 training programs. Lessons may include educational text, videos, automatically corrected quizzes, and self-corrected practice; a course typically takes about 5–15 hours, depending on pace. Training students receive one-on-one guidance from a mentor with expertise in their field and work on projects based on real business scenarios. Learners can ask questions in discussion spaces, and premium members can download course videos in high definition for offline viewing. Courses are available online year-round on computers, tablets, and smartphones. Free-access courses require an account and cost nothing. Training paths range from €300 to €500 per month and last 6 to 18 months; monthly subscription pricing varies by program. The service is available on the web and iOS. OpenClassrooms says it is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 and identifies dynamic notifications not being read by screen readers as an accessibility issue.