Side by side
edX vs IGA
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 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.
Visit edX Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
IGA combines a free plan, video courses, mobile apps, and offline access. Review the listed course scope and confirm pricing before selecting a specific course or plan.
Visit IGAThe facts
| edX | IGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $150 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 9 | 4 |
| Maker | edX | IGA |
| Website | edx.org | iga.rw |
| On online course marketplaces | #5 of 138 | #31 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.
IGA: what it does well
- Free plan is available
- Works on web, iOS, and Android
- Video course format
- Offline access is supported
- Business plans are offered
What to know first
- Course examples have different lesson and topic counts
- Catalog facts list no lesson library