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The best Coursera alternatives

Online courses, certificates and degrees from universities and companies; Coursera Plus unlocks most of the catalogue. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Coursera (the app you have)Coursera Plus $59/month or $399/yeariPhone, Android, Web-
Khan AcademyFree (non-profit)iPhone, Android, Webyou want it free
UdemyIndividual courses bought one at a timeiPhone, Android, Webyou want a close match
AlisonFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
DomestikaFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
edX online learningFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a close match
LinkedIn LearningFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
MimoBasic free foreveriPhone, Android, Webyou are just starting out
The Great CoursesFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
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Khan Academy

Free (non-profit)

Free lessons in maths, science and more, for every age.

Pick it if you want it free, you are sharing it with family and you are just starting out.

FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
2

Udemy

Individual courses bought one at a time
Udemy screenshot from the App Store

Marketplace of video courses taught by independent instructors, bought one at a time or through a subscription plan.

PaidiPhoneAndroidWeb
3

Alison

Free
Alison screenshot from the App Store

Free online courses with certificates and diplomas across thousands of subjects.

Pick it if you want it free.

FreeiPhoneAndroid
7

Mimo

Basic free forever; Pro and Max billed monthly or yearly; prices not shown on the page
Mimo screenshot from the App Store

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 are just starting out.

Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb

We matched these apps to Coursera 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.

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