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Craftsy vs Edraak
Both stand on online course marketplaces. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
Craftsy combines a free option with a large Premium class catalog, mixed course formats, and access across web and mobile devices. Offline use and shared Premium access add flexibility for learners and families.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose Edraak if you want free Arabic-language courses, with quizzes, discussions and certificates available for qualifying course completions. Check whether a specific course offers a certificate, since some short courses do not.
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| Craftsy | Edraak | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $125 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Craftsy | Edraak |
| Website | craftsy.com | edraak.org |
| On online course marketplaces | #27 of 138 | #12 of 138 |
Craftsy: what it does well
- Free plan available
- More than 2,000 Premium classes
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Offline access supported
- Premium sharing for up to three people
What to know first
- Premium costs $125 a year
- Course formats are mixed rather than specified
- Business plans are offered separately
Edraak: what it does well
- Courses developed by Arab experts and academics
- Some international courses are translated into Arabic
- Course content, quizzes, results and discussion areas
- Free completion certificates where course requirements are met
- Android and iOS apps support offline lecture downloads
What to know first
- Some short courses do not offer completion certificates
- The site requires parental or guardian consent for underage users
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