Best Online Course Marketplaces in 2026
Updated
In short: edX is ranked #1 of 112 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Alison and DataCamp. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Alison. The lowest first paid tier on this page is MasterClass at $0.42/mo.
Whether you’re building job skills, exploring a subject, or arranging learning for a team, course marketplaces can differ in both what they offer and how you access it. Compared on business plans, course certificates, course formats, free plans, mobile apps, offline access, paid-from prices, and subscription access, the options give you several ways to weigh fit. edX, Alison, and DataCamp are among the named services to consider. Check whether the available formats and certificates match your goals, and whether you want learning on a phone or offline. Business plans and subscription access may matter for ongoing or team use; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help you compare costs.
112 online course marketplaces ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 edX iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.8$12.50/mo Subscription access: YesOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 2 Alison iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$5/mo Subscription access: YesOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 3 DataCamp iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Subscription access: YesOffline access: NoCourse certificates: Yes
- 4 Great Learning iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4₹999/mo
- 5 FutureLearn iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$29.17/mo Subscription access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 6 Coursera iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1 Subscription access: YesOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 7 OpenClassrooms iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1€300/mo
- 8 Pluralsight iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$24.92/mo Subscription access: YesOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 9 Unacademy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8₹781/mo Subscription access: YesOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 10 O'Reilly Learning iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$41.58/mo Subscription access: YesOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 11 Edraak iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free
- 12 LinkedIn Learning iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$31.66/mo Subscription access: YesOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 13 OpenLearning iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$514.17/mo Course certificates: Yes
- 14 GetSmarter iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Subscription access: NoOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 15 Emeritus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Subscription access: YesOffline access: NoCourse certificates: Yes
- 16 Inflearn iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Subscription access: YesOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 17 Instancy LCMS iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4
- 18 MasterClass iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3$0.42/mo
- 19 upGrad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2
- 20 Skillshare iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$13.25/mo Subscription access: YesOffline access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 21 Outschool iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$40/mo
- 22 CLASS101 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Subscription access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 23 Peaceoda Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2$19.99/mo Subscription access: YesCourse certificates: Yes
- 24 Stepik iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1
- 25 Chinese University MOOC iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which online course marketplace is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
edX is ranked #1 of 112 with a score of 9.8. Alison is second and DataCamp third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, MasterClass has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.42/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.