Side by side
edX vs Schoo
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.
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Schoo offers a free entry point alongside larger premium libraries and a business option. Choose according to lesson volume, live teaching, mobile downloads, or team access rather than listed prices.
Visit SchooThe facts
| edX | Schoo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Schoo |
| Website | edx.org | schoo.jp |
| On online course marketplaces | #5 of 138 | #28 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.
Schoo: what it does well
- Free membership available
- Daily live lessons
- Large premium recorded library
- Mobile lesson downloads on Premium
- Business plan supports 20 IDs minimum
What to know first
- Business plan requires 20 IDs
- Premium features require subscription access