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SWAYAM vs XuetangX
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 AndroidWeb
SWAYAM offers free courses across a broad range of study levels and includes several learning formats. Certificate exams cost extra, and availability varies by semester and instructor.
Visit SWAYAM Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose XuetangX if you want an online course catalog with free course enrollment, mobile and web access, or tools for creating and managing courses. For the listed course, look at the 299.00 CNY once certification-study option if you want permanent access to its videos and learning records and a certificate after passing its assessment.
Visit XuetangXThe facts
| SWAYAM | XuetangX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Certification study (舌尖上的微生物): 299 CNY, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | XuetangX |
| Website | swayam.gov.in | xuetangx.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #16 of 138 | #20 of 138 |
SWAYAM: what it does well
- Course access is free.
- Online courses have no specific age or eligibility criterion.
- Some courses are self-paced with no enrollment deadline.
- Offers web and Android access.
- Course materials include videos, readings, quizzes, and discussion forums.
What to know first
- Certificate exams require a fee.
- Proctored exams take place in person at designated centres.
- Not all courses are available every semester.
- Course content requires an internet connection.
XuetangX: what it does well
- Catalog lists more than 5,000 MOOCs and accredited certifications.
- Available on Android, iOS, and the web.
- Studio supports collaborative course authoring.
- Learning activities include video, discussion, multimedia, HTML, and problem types.
- Rain Classroom integrates with PowerPoint and WeChat.
What to know first
- A course page says its current channel does not make that course available.
- The certification-study option for the listed course costs 299.00 CNY once.
- The listed course’s free enrollment includes 60 days of retrospective learning.
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