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FutureLearn vs OpenSesame
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 WebiPhoneAndroid
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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Paid Web
OpenSesame offers a large course marketplace alongside administration, creation, and delivery tools. Its paid plans cover individuals and organizations, with pricing and access varying by plan and user count.
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| FutureLearn | OpenSesame | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Unlimited Monthly: $49.99 a month | OpenSesame Plus Complete — Small/Medium Business: $18.05 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 12 |
| Maker | FutureLearn | OpenSesame |
| Website | futurelearn.com | opensesame.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #6 of 138 | #107 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.
OpenSesame: what it does well
- Over 60,000 courses from more than 140 publishers
- AI-assisted creation and translation in 70+ languages
- Administrative curation and compatibility tools
- CourseCloud tracks learners, paths, deadlines, and progress
- Certificates and business plans are available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Individual monthly plan is 21.99 USD
- Some integrations require sales eligibility checks
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