GetSmarter vs OpenClassrooms
GetSmarter
getsmarter.comOpenClassrooms
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| Figure | GetSmarter | OpenClassrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €300/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Spec score · Online Course Marketplaces | 8.4 (#20) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Cape Town, South Africa, and London, United Kingdom | Paris, France |
| Learning format | Courses use cohort learning, structured weekly modules, and an online campus for course materials and activities. | Courses include educational text, videos, automatically corrected quizzes, and self-corrected practice activities. |
| Security | GetSmarter describes safeguards including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls including two-factor authentication, logging and monitoring, and an incident response process. | OpenClassrooms says it has been ISO 27001 certified since June 2023 and conducts penetration tests, certification audits, and a bug bounty program. |
| Support | GetSmarter says its success teams offer 24/7 assistance and tutor guidance. | Learners can ask questions in discussion spaces, where classmates can help, and program students can receive mentor guidance. |
Plans
GetSmarter
- 500 Tokens$50,000, paid once
- 1,000 Tokens$90,000, paid once
- 10,000 TokensPrice not published
- 2,000 TokensPrice not published
- 5,000 TokensPrice not published
OpenClassrooms
- Free-access coursesFree
- Training paths€300 a month
- Monthly subscription by credit cardPrice not published
In their own words
GetSmarter
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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.