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Best MOOC Platforms in 2026

Online courses can support a new interest, professional learning, or a longer path toward a degree. Compared on completion certificates, course access model, degree programs, mobile apps, and offline learning, these MOOC platforms offer different ways to organize study and access coursework. Check free-plan availability and the paid-from price against your budget, and consider whether enterprise plans matter for learning across a team. Alison, edX, and Brilliant are among the names to compare, along with options such as Khan Academy and FutureLearn. The right features depend on how you prefer to study, what credentials you seek, and whether you need to learn on the go.

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Research read 23 Sept 2026
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1

Canvas Network

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Canvas Network offers educator-focused courses with flexible activity schedules and access across web and listed operating systems.

9.3 Free plan Visit site
2

AWS Skill Builder

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

AWS Skill Builder offers free courses and paid options with labs, exam preparation, or team administration, depending on the subscription.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
3

Brilliant
by Brilliant
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Brilliant offers interactive STEM courses, with a free tier and paid options that add unlimited access and full Koji tutoring.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
4

Alison
by Alison
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Alison combines a large free course library with career resources and options for organisational learning.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $1 · 30-day trial Visit site
5

Cisco Networking Academy

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Learners and educators should consider Cisco Networking Academy for its broad subject catalog, flexible learning and teaching formats, and career and credential resources.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
6

DataCamp
by DataCamp
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose DataCamp if you want course-based learning with web and mobile access, or need organization plans with learner management and reporting.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
7

Chinese University MOOC

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Chinese University MOOC offers university courses with varied study activities, mobile access, and certificates for eligible learners.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
8

Codecademy

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Codecademy for guided technical learning with interactive lessons, browser coding, and mobile practice.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
9

fast.ai

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

fast.ai pairs a broad practical course with a library that can be used in Colab or installed locally.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
10

Edraak
by Edraak
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Edraak if you want free Arabic-language courses, with quizzes, discussions and certificates available for qualifying course completions.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
11

edX
by edX
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

edX offers a broad mix of courses and longer programs, with a free audit path and paid verified study options. Check the audit limits and course-specific price before choosing a track.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $50 Visit site
12

Coursera
by Coursera
Free plan AndroidiPhone

Coursera offers individual course options alongside a large subscription catalog and organizational plans.

7.3 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
13

freeCodeCamp

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

freeCodeCamp offers a free, self-paced route through coding lessons, projects, and certifications. Its mobile apps and flexible challenge order support study across devices and schedules.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
14

FutureLearn
by FutureLearn
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

FutureLearn offers free weekly access to short-course materials and paid subscriptions with immediate access to 1400+ courses.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $49.99/mo Visit site
15

gacco
by gacco
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

gacco offers a broad course format range and a free way to access its service, with activities and schedules that depend on each course.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
16

Great Learning
by Great Learning
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

7.3 Free plan Visit site
17

HubSpot Academy

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose HubSpot Academy for free training across marketing, sales, service, and related business or technical topics, with some courses offering shareable certifications.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
18

Khan Academy
by Khan Academy
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Khan Academy combines a broad free course library with mobile learning and tools for teachers and young children.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $10/yr Visit site
19

K-MOOC

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

K-MOOC offers free courses from universities, companies, and research institutes in several formats. Check each course’s schedule and certificate requirements before enrolling.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
20

Dataquest

Free plan Web

Dataquest offers structured practice for individual learners and management features for teams. Compare the free limits with the unlisted Premium price before choosing a plan.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
21

EduOpen
by EduOpen
Free plan Web

EduOpen offers free access to a broad course network, with pathways and accessible formats.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
22

EMMA
by Emma
Free plan Web

EMMA brings together courses, learning tools, and academic dashboards in a free platform.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
23

ewant

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

ewant combines broad subject coverage with course materials, assessments, forums, and partner management.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
24

Federica Web Learning

Free plan Web

Federica Web Learning offers a broad free catalogue with flexible course pacing and multimedia lessons.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
25

openHPI

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose openHPI for free standard courses in IT, design thinking, or digital health, with learning materials and course discussions.

7.1 Free plan Visit site

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