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Best online course platforms
Take or sell courses online. Facts come from each tool's own pages, and every score says where it comes from. How we rank
- Tools
- 23
- Researched
- 13
- Free option
- 6
- Only listed
- 10
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Ranked by signals we can measure or quote: website health, the facts each tool's own pages state, and community discussion. Nothing here has been hands-on tested yet, so this is not a quality test. How the signals rank works
Quick answer
- No signup needed: MIT OpenCourseWare
Based on what each tool's own pages say. A tool is left out when its pages say it varies or do not say. Details are listed under each tool.
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Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- An account or signup is required to use the platform. The page says: “To determine the right number of licenses, our team works with you during sign up so you can properly evaluate Pluralsight with your real users and use cases.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Pricing. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- No free tier is listed. The pricing page shows "Start Free Trial" buttons but does not state the trial length for the standard plans. Every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Paid plan
- In USD: Basic $179/month ($143/month billed annually), Growth $249/month ($199 annual), Pro $499/month ($399 annual). Basic allows 5 products and 2,500 contacts; Growth 50 products and 25,000 contacts; Pro unlimited products and 100,000 contacts. Card fees shown are for US entities and payment fees vary by country.
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not stated. The comparison table has a "Remove Kajabi Branding" row, but which plans include it could not be read.
- Where files go
- Kajabi may store data in databases run by it, its affiliates or service providers. Use of the platform means consent to processing in the United States and other countries. No fixed retention period is given; data is kept while there is a business need, then deleted or anonymised.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Pricing, Privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- A 14-day free trial with full access to all features, no credit card needed. No free-forever plan is mentioned.
- Paid plan
- In USD: Mover $42/month billed annually or $49 monthly (5% transaction fee, up to 100 email subscribers). Shaker $84 annual or $99 monthly. Earthquaker $150 annual or $179 monthly. Payment processor fees (2.9% + 30 cents) may vary by location.
- Signup
- Not stated. The privacy page says data is collected when you create an account.
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- The privacy page says the services are hosted and operated in the United States, and data may be processed in other countries. No fixed retention period; profile data is kept while you have an account.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Pricing, Privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- No free plan. Page says it is a paid service with a 7-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee; a banner also mentions a 30-day free trial.
- Paid plan
- USD, monthly or annual (per month): Starter $39 or $29 (5 products, 7.5% transaction fee); Builder $89 or $69 (10 products, 0%); Growth $189 or $139 (50 products, 0%). Custom via sales. Payment processing fees still apply.
- Signup
- Not stated; starting a trial requires signing up.
- Watermark
- Removing Teachable branding is listed for Growth and Custom plans only.
- Where files go
- Privacy policy says data may be transferred to other countries, with safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses. Storage countries and fixed retention periods not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Pricing, Privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- No permanent free plan is listed. The FAQ describes a 30-day trial with access to the core features, started from the pricing page.
- Paid plan
- Starter 44/month billed annually or 49 monthly (1,000 active learners, $5 fee per enrollment). Pro Trainer 79 annual or 99 monthly. Learning Center 249 annual or 299 monthly. Corporate is a custom quote. Currency is not stated. VAT is added for EU customers; annual billing saves up to 20%.
- Signup
- An account is needed for the platform; the privacy page says an account is required for certain areas and features, and the privacy policy must be accepted when signing up for a trial.
- Watermark
- Full white-label (no LearnWorlds logos) is listed for Learning Center and Corporate, not for Starter or Pro Trainer.
- Where files go
- Personal data is stored on Google Cloud servers in Europe and the U.S. Data is kept while you hold a paid or trial account, and otherwise up to two years after first contact or signup. Payment data is held by payment processors.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Pricing, Privacy policy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Every aspect of freeCodeCamp is 100% free, including courses, projects, and certifications. The page says: “Is freeCodeCamp really free? Yes. Every aspect of freeCodeCamp is 100% free. The courses, the projects, and even the certifications.”
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Users can audit courses for free. The page says: “Helpful Resources Benefits of a Verified Certificate . How to Audit a Course.”
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- A free account is required. The page says: “Register for a free account. Sign up now.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated. The home page mentions a Plus membership (custom certificate) but shows no prices.
- Signup
- Not stated.
- Watermark
- Not applicable.
- Where files go
- Privacy policy says personal data may be transferred to the United States and processors outside the EEA. Data is kept only as long as needed for its purpose; specific periods not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Sources: Home page, Privacy. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Users must sign in to use Brilliant. The page says: “Brilliant | Your Personal Tutor for Math and Coding Sign in . . . . Your personal tutor for math and coding.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Not stated.
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Users must join to access the platform. The page says: “Log In . Join for Free . . . . . . . . . . . Join for Free.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
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Details and sources
- Free tier
- Khan Academy is free for learners and teachers. The page says: “It’s all free for learners and teachers.”
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- Users can start learning by signing up for an account. The page says: “Start learning today by signing up!.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- Alison offers free online courses, career development tools, and psychometrics. The page says: “Empower Yourself For Free. Join our community of 50 million+ learners, upskill with CPD UK accredited courses, explore career development tools and psychometrics - all for free.”
- Paid plan
- Alison offers a Premium plan that removes ads. The page says: “Get Alison Premium. Remove ads.”
- Signup
- A signup is required to use the platform. The page says: “Don't have an account? Sign Up.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-04. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Details and sources
- Free tier
- MIT OpenCourseWare provides free access to educational resources from over 2,500 MIT undergraduate and graduate courses. The page says: “OpenCourseWare, part of MIT Open Learning, is a free, online library of educational resources from more than 2,500 courses that span the MIT undergraduate and graduate curriculum.”
- Paid plan
- Not stated.
- Signup
- No registration or account is required to access the materials. The page says: “Free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT. No registration required.”
- Watermark
- Not stated.
- Where files go
- Not stated.
From the tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-08. Sources: Home. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them.
Read automatically by a program, not by a person. Each fact quotes the sentence it came from, and a fact is shown only if that sentence is on the page. Where a page did not say, it reads “Not stated.”
Answers come from each tool's own pages (“Unclear” means they do not say). Tick “Compare” on two to four tools to read them side by side.
Also listed (10, not yet tested)
Each of these answered when we visited its site. We have not tested them or recorded facts, so they are in alphabetical order, not ranked.
- Canvas LMSOpen
Empower learning with Instructure’s LMS and edtech solutions for K–12, higher education, and businesses. Discover Canvas, Impact, and Mastery to drive success.
- FutureLearnOpen
FutureLearn is listed for: online courses.
- LinkedIn LearningOpen
Accelerate skills & career development for yourself or your team | Business, AI, tech, & creative skills | Find your LinkedIn Learning plan today.
- MasterClassOpen
MasterClass is listed for: online courses.
- MoodleOpen
Moodle is listed for: online courses.
- Open CultureOpen
Discover thousands of free online courses, audio books, movies, textbooks, eBooks, language lessons, and more.
- SkillshareOpen
Skillshare is listed for: online courses.
- ThinkificOpen
Build and sell online courses and communities with Thinkific, an all-in-one online course platform with a drag-and-drop builder, payments, and LMS tools.
- UdacityOpen
Learn online and advance your career with courses in programming, data science, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and more. Gain in-demand technical skills. Join today!
- UdemyOpen
Udemy is listed for: online courses.
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