Side by side
NAU vs Stepik
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 Web
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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Stepik combines course authoring, learner access, and integration options in one education platform. Its free public course creation is distinct from paid courses, which carry a commission, while Enterprise cannot currently be newly subscribed to.
Visit StepikThe facts
| NAU | Stepik | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Pro: 2,900 RUB a month |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | NAU | Stepik |
| Website | nau.edu.pt | stepik.org |
| On online course marketplaces | #72 of 138 | #4 of 138 |
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
Stepik: what it does well
- Free public course creation includes automatic assignment checking.
- Paid courses include built-in payment processing.
- LTI 1.1 integration names six learning platforms.
- Learners can study offline and earn completion certificates.
What to know first
- Enterprise is unavailable to new subscribers since May 2023.
- Paid courses incur a commission on payments.