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Edraak vs SWAYAM

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.

Edraak

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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SWAYAM

Free plan AndroidWeb

SWAYAM offers free courses across a broad range of study levels and includes several learning formats. Certificate exams cost extra, and availability varies by semester and instructor.

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The facts

	Edraak	SWAYAM
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Edraak	Not published
Website	edraak.org	swayam.gov.in
On online course marketplaces	#12 of 138	#16 of 138

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

SWAYAM: what it does well

Course access is free.
Online courses have no specific age or eligibility criterion.
Some courses are self-paced with no enrollment deadline.
Offers web and Android access.
Course materials include videos, readings, quizzes, and discussion forums.

What to know first

Certificate exams require a fee.
Proctored exams take place in person at designated centres.
Not all courses are available every semester.
Course content requires an internet connection.

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