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Best MOOC Platforms 2026
Facts read 28 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Stepik leads this list of 67 (record score 6.5, free plan). AWS Skill Builder is next (record score 6.3, free plan), and Canvas Network is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 6.1).
MOOC platforms bring online courses into one place for self-paced study, guided classes, or career learning. This guide helps you compare services before choosing where to enroll.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Stepik | Stepik provides online courses on Android, iOS, desktop systems and the web. | 6.5 | 500,000 RUB a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 AWS Skill Builder | AWS Skill Builder is an online training service for AWS and AI, with courses for web and mobile. | 6.3 | $29 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Canvas Network | Canvas Network is an open course platform with educator-created professional development for web and mobile. | 6.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Codecademy | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Great Learning | Great Learning offers online courses through Android, iOS and the web. | 6.0 | ₹999 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Simplilearn Cloud Computing | It suits beginners seeking an introduction to cloud concepts as well as learners pursuing more specialized certification training. | 6.0 | $1,499 one-time | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Alison | Alison offers free and paid online courses on Android, iOS and the web. | 5.9 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Brilliant | Brilliant is an online learning service available through apps and the web. | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 edX | edX provides online courses through Android, iOS and web apps, with free and paid plans. | 5.9 | $150 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Pluralsight | 5.9 | $299 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
Use the published fields to weigh free plans, paid starting points, course access, certificates, degrees, enterprise options, apps, and offline learning. The page does not assign a fixed score, so compare the details that match your goal.
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AWS Skill Builder
AWS Skill Builder is an online training service for AWS and AI, with courses for web and mobile.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.3 Visit
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Canvas Network
Canvas Network is an open course platform with educator-created professional development for web and mobile.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.1 Visit
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Codecademy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record6.0 Visit
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Great Learning
Great Learning offers online courses through Android, iOS and the web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record6.0 Visit
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Simplilearn Cloud Computing
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $1,499 one-time Record6.0 Visit It suits beginners seeking an introduction to cloud concepts as well as learners pursuing more specialized certification training.
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Alison
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5 a month Record5.9 Visit Alison offers free and paid online courses on Android, iOS and the web.
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Brilliant
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record5.9 Visit Brilliant is an online learning service available through apps and the web.
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edX
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $150 a year Record5.9 Visit edX provides online courses through Android, iOS and web apps, with free and paid plans.
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Khan Academy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $10 a year Record5.6 Visit Khan Academy provides online learning through Android, iOS and the web with a free plan.
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Edraak
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.2 Visit Edraak suits Arabic speakers looking for courses across varied subjects and levels, including learners who want to view downloaded lectures offline.
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freeCodeCamp
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.2 Visit freeCodeCamp teaches coding with free projects, videos and interactive lessons in browsers and apps.
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Prometheus
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.2 Visit Prometheus is an online course platform available through its website and mobile apps.
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Saylor Academy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5 one-time Record5.2 Visit It suits learners looking for free, self-paced courses, study materials and completion certificates.
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XuetangX
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb 299 CNY one-time Record5.2 Visit XuetangX is a course platform with free classes and certificates, accessible on its website and mobile apps.
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Chinese University MOOC
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.0 Visit Chinese University MOOC is an online course platform featuring classes from Chinese universities.
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HubSpot Academy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.0 Visit It suits professionals seeking free training in marketing, sales, service, software, or business and technical skills.
Before you choose
Start with access and cost
Check whether a platform has a free plan or a free trial, then look at its paid starting point. A free plan and a free trial are separate fields, so do not treat them as the same offer.
Review the course access model before paying. It can affect what you can view, save, or continue after enrollment.
Match the credential to your goal
Completion certificates can document finished coursework. Degree programs serve a different purpose and may require a longer commitment.
Compare these fields directly when you need a credential for work, school, or personal study.
Check where you will study
Web access is listed alongside Android and iOS availability. If you study on a computer, check for macOS or Windows support as well.
Offline learning is a separate comparison field. Check it when you expect to study without a connection.
Look for organization features
Enterprise plans can matter when a company needs learning access for a workforce. Compare that field with the course access model and certificate options.
If you need software integration, check whether an API is listed for the platform.
Review the platform model
Open-source status is included as a comparison field. It can matter when you need to inspect, adapt, or self-host learning software.
The list also records mobile apps and supported operating systems, so match the platform model to your technical needs.
Questions
Do MOOC platforms offer free plans?
Free-plan status is a comparison field. The list also separates free plans from free trials, so check both before choosing.
Are free plans and free trials the same?
No. The list treats a free plan and a free trial as separate pricing fields.
Can I study on a phone?
Android and iOS availability are listed platform fields. Check the entry for the mobile system you use.
Do these platforms provide certificates or degrees?
Completion certificates and degree programs are separate comparison fields. Review both when a credential matters.
Can a company use a MOOC platform?
Enterprise plans are included as a comparison field for organization-wide learning needs.
Is offline learning available?
Offline learning is one of the listed comparison fields. Check the platform details before relying on study without a connection.
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