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edX vs GoSkills
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.
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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.
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GoSkills combines course delivery and authoring with administration features for individuals and teams. Browser access, offline use, certificates, and organization integrations are central to its offering.
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| edX | GoSkills | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $150 a year | Monthly plan: $39 a month |
| Plans published | 9 | 4 |
| Maker | edX | GoSkills |
| Website | edx.org | goskills.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #5 of 138 | #96 of 138 |
edX: what it does well
- Free auditing lets learners explore courses.
- Verified learners retain course materials after the course ends.
- Mobile apps support offline video downloads.
- Institutional tools include analytics and grade pass-back.
What to know first
- Audits exclude graded assignments and certificates.
- Audit access to materials ends with the course.
- Timed and proctored exams are unavailable in the app.
- Verified courses start at around $50.
GoSkills: what it does well
- More than 500 courses
- Short video lessons
- Course authoring tools
- Offline access
- Certificates included
What to know first
- No mobile apps
- Monthly plan costs 39.00 USD
- Seven-day trial only