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OpenClassrooms 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 iPhoneWeb
OpenClassrooms offers both free self-paced courses and paid training paths with mentorship and project work. Consider the monthly cost and the stated accessibility limitation when deciding whether its format fits your needs.
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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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| OpenClassrooms | OpenSesame | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Training paths: €300 a month | OpenSesame Plus Complete — Small/Medium Business: $18.05 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 12 |
| Maker | OpenClassrooms | OpenSesame |
| Website | openclassrooms.com | opensesame.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #11 of 138 | #106 of 138 |
OpenClassrooms: what it does well
- Catalog includes 600 free, open-access courses.
- More than 50 training programs are available.
- Training students receive one-on-one mentor guidance.
- Courses include quizzes and practice activities.
- Premium members can download videos for offline viewing.
What to know first
- Free-access courses require an account.
- Training paths cost €300 to €500 per month.
- Accessibility is only partially compliant with WCAG 2.2.
- Dynamic notifications are not read by screen readers.
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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