OpenSesame is a web-based marketplace and training service for individuals and organizations. Its catalog contains over 60,000 elearning courses from more than 140 publishers, with mixed course formats, certificates, subscription access, and business plans. Organizations can license courses for learning-platform distribution, while independent learners can license and take courses directly. Administrative tools support curation, organization, delivery, colleague collaboration, compatibility testing, and activity tracking. Simon assists course creation with AI and automated translation in more than 70 languages. CourseCloud is a limited-access platform for delivering training, managing learners, assigning paths and deadlines, tracking progress, and sending reminders. Integrations include Workday, Moodle, Docebo, Cornerstone OnDemand, and SAP SuccessFactors, subject to eligibility checks. OpenSesame is paid and has no free plan. Listed monthly prices include 21.99 USD for one individual user and 18.05 USD for a 50-user small or medium business plan.
Who it is for
It suits independent learners and organizations licensing courses for workforce development. Administrators needing learner assignments, progress tracking, and reminders can use CourseCloud.
What is good
- Over 60,000 courses from more than 140 publishers
- AI-assisted creation and translation in 70+ languages
- Administrative curation and compatibility tools
- CourseCloud tracks learners, paths, deadlines, and progress
- Certificates and business plans are available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Individual monthly plan is 21.99 USD
- Some integrations require sales eligibility checks
Verdict
OpenSesame offers a large course marketplace alongside administration, creation, and delivery tools. Its paid plans cover individuals and organizations, with pricing and access varying by plan and user count.
OpenSesame plans and pricing
All plansCompared on online course marketplaces
- Free plan
- No
- Subscription access
- Yes
- Course certificates
- Yes
- Business plans
- Yes
- Course formats
- mixed




