Great Learning vs OpenClassrooms
Great Learning
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| Figure | Great Learning | OpenClassrooms |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | ₹999/mo | €300/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Online Course Marketplaces | 9.2 (#6) | 8.6 (#12) |
| Spec score · MOOC Platforms | 9.0 (#8) | 8.1 (#27) |
| Founded | G2 lists Great Learning as serving customers since 2013 and founded in 2013. | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Gurugram, Haryana, India | Paris, France |
| Learning format | Programs combine prerecorded lectures and videos with live interactions, mentors, projects and career guidance. | Courses include educational text, videos, automatically corrected quizzes, and self-corrected practice activities. |
| Support | The mobile-app listing says program advisors provide 24/7 support through the program. | Learners can ask questions in discussion spaces, where classmates can help, and program students can receive mentor guidance. |
Plans
Great Learning
- Free CoursesFree
- Great Learning Academy free coursesFree
- Academy Pro₹999 a month
- Professional Certificate in Full Stack Software Development$2,000, paid once
- AI for Business Leaders & Managers Post Graduate Program$4,100, paid once
- Great Learning Academy Pro+Price not published
OpenClassrooms
- Free-access coursesFree
- Training paths€300 a month
- Monthly subscription by credit cardPrice not published
In their own words
Great Learning
Great Learning offers professional and higher-education programs in technology, data, and business. Programs are available online, in classrooms, or in blended formats, with mentors and qualified faculty. Academy Pro adds AI assistance, coding practice, guided projects, mock interviews, career support, and certificates. It includes Microsoft and AWS courses with certificates from those providers. Great Learning works with institutions including Johns Hopkins University, MIT Professional Education, UT Austin, Northwestern University, Deakin University, and IIT Bombay. Mobile apps provide offline access to videos and exercises. The Free Courses plan lists 1,000+ courses at free; Academy Pro is ₹999 a month. Other listed programs include a full stack software development certificate for $2,000, paid once and a postgraduate program for business leaders for $4,100, paid once. New Academy Pro+ users receive a seven-calendar-day trial, and course access lasts one year after completion.
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.