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FutureLearn vs Kurse
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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FutureLearn offers free weekly access to short-course materials and paid subscriptions with immediate access to 1400+ courses. Choose a paid plan if certificates or access to course content immediately are important to you.
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Kurse combines learner features with tools for building and administering workplace courses. The free tier and trial provide an entry point, while paid plans add broader content access, support, and business controls.
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| FutureLearn | Kurse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited Monthly: $49.99 a month | Premium: $149 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | FutureLearn | Not published |
| Website | futurelearn.com | kurse.no |
| On online course marketplaces | #6 of 138 | #43 of 138 |
FutureLearn: what it does well
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
- Free plan provides short-course materials.
- Paid plans include access to 1400+ short courses.
- Certificates are included for eligible courses on paid plans.
What to know first
- Free plan excludes certificates and test steps.
- Unlimited Monthly costs $49.99 a month.
- Unlimited Annual costs $349.99 a year.
Kurse: what it does well
- Tailored learning paths and course library
- Progress tracking, quizzes, and certificates
- Builder supports video, PDFs, links, and assignments
- Public or private course controls
- Seven-day trial needs no credit card
What to know first
- Free plan includes limited support
- Premium and Business are billed per user monthly
- Prices exclude VAT
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