Side by side
EduOpen vs openHPI
Both stand on mooc platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
EduOpen offers free access to a broad course network, with pathways and accessible formats. Learners should note that certificates do not grant university credit or degrees and that badge issuance is inactive.
Visit EduOpen
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose openHPI for free standard courses in IT, design thinking, or digital health, with learning materials and course discussions. It may be less suitable if you need offline study or assessed completion in archived courses. Executive Education is a separate fee-based option through HPI Academy.
Visit openHPIThe facts
| EduOpen | openHPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | EduOpen | Not published |
| Website | learn.eduopen.org | open.hpi.de |
| On mooc platforms | #21 of 67 | #25 of 67 |
EduOpen: what it does well
- Platform access is free.
- No academic qualification is required to participate.
- Courses include tutor-supported and self-study formats.
- Ally offers accessible alternative formats.
- Pathways include progress activities and assessments.
What to know first
- Some assessment or certification fees may apply.
- Course certificates do not confer university credits or degrees.
- Badges are not currently issued upon completion.
openHPI: what it does well
- Standard courses are free.
- Courses include videos, quizzes, practical tasks, and reading materials.
- Learners can discuss topics with instructors and participants.
- Android and iOS apps are available.
- The platform source code is available under an AGPL license.
What to know first
- Learning is not available offline.
- Archived courses lack evaluated tasks and certificates or achievement records.
- Executive Education courses are fee-based through HPI Academy.
Alternatives to EduOpen Alternatives to openHPI The whole list