2
Domestika
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Online creative courses taught by working artists and designers.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison (the app you have) | Free | iPhone, Android | - |
| Khan Academy | Free (non-profit) | iPhone, Android, Web | you need it on the web |
| Domestika | Free download | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| edX online learning | Free download | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
| Coursera | Coursera Plus $59/month or $399/year | iPhone, Android, Web | you need it on the web |
| LinkedIn Learning | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| The Great Courses | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Mimo | Basic free forever | iPhone, Android, Web | you need it on the web |
| Udemy | Individual courses bought one at a time | iPhone, Android, Web | you need it on the web |
1
Khan Academy
Free (non-profit)Free lessons in maths, science and more, for every age.
Pick it if you need it on the web, you are sharing it with family and you are just starting out.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
3
edX online learning
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
University courses and certificates online from edX.
Free planiPhoneAndroid
4
Coursera
Coursera Plus $59/month or $399/year; 7-day free trial; many courses free to audit
Online courses, certificates and degrees from universities and companies; Coursera Plus unlocks most of the catalogue.
Pick it if you need it on the web and you run a small business.
Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
5
LinkedIn Learning
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Video courses on business, tech and creative skills.
Free planiPhone
6
The Great Courses
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Video courses taught by professors and experts.
Free planiPhone
7
Mimo
Basic free forever; Pro and Max billed monthly or yearly; prices not shown on the page
Learn to code in bite-size mobile lessons and web projects, from Python and JavaScript to full career paths, with an AI tutor.
Pick it if you need it on the web and you are just starting out.
Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
8
Udemy
Individual courses bought one at a time
Marketplace of video courses taught by independent instructors, bought one at a time or through a subscription plan.
Pick it if you need it on the web and you run a small business.
PaidiPhoneAndroidWeb
We matched these apps to Alison by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.