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edX vs NAU
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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NAU combines a broad Portuguese course catalog with learner certificates and organizational publishing tools. Its free plan supports entry, while paid access from €20 and business options address expanded use.
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| edX | NAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $150 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 9 | None |
| Maker | edX | NAU |
| Website | edx.org | nau.edu.pt |
| On online course marketplaces | #5 of 138 | #72 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.
NAU: what it does well
- Hundreds of courses
- Free plan available
- Certificates for completed courses
- Business and corporate academy options
- Mixed course formats
What to know first
- Certificates generally are not degrees or qualifications
- Website is only partially conformant
- Some videos lack captions or transcripts
- Paid access starts at €20