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upGrad 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.
upGrad provides a broad education catalog with free learning, paid individual courses, degrees, and career support. Learners should review each program’s format, fee, and placement terms before enrolling.
Visit upGradChoose 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
| upGrad | XuetangX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Certification study (舌尖上的微生物): 299 CNY, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | upGrad | XuetangX |
| Website | upgrad.com | xuetangx.com |
| On online course marketplaces | #24 of 138 | #20 of 138 |
upGrad: what it does well
- Offers free courses
- Includes degree and certificate programs
- Provides web, Android, iPhone, and iPad access
- Includes career coaching and mentorship
- Supports enterprise plans
What to know first
- Placement is not guaranteed
- Course prices vary
- Programs may use classroom or online formats
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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