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edX vs PassionClass
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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PassionClass combines a learner marketplace with tools for teachers offering live classes. Its plans differ by listing allowances, LearnFlow access, and billing term.
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| edX | PassionClass | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $150 a year | Premium: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 9 | 3 |
| Maker | edX | Not published |
| Website | edx.org | passionclass.co |
| On online course marketplaces | #5 of 138 | #81 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.
PassionClass: what it does well
- Supports live classes across varied subject categories
- Anyone may host without credentials
- Offers course certificates
- Includes LearnFlow course-building assistance
- Free plan includes one listing
What to know first
- Free listing lasts two months unless sales occur
- Premium and Plus limit listings
- Plus allows one LearnFlow listing
- Classes use participant limits set per page
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