edX
edX LLC
Academic learning from MIT, Harvard, and more, often free.
Price
Free
Last checked
August 2026
Best for
Academic depth
Category
Everything under one roof
About edX
edX was founded by MIT and Harvard and offers university courses at the highest level. Nearly everything can be audited for free. You only pay if you want a verified certificate. The catalog is more academic and deeper than most platforms, with real university subjects in computer science, economics, and the sciences. For anyone who wants depth without tuition fees.
edX pricing
edX is free. There is no paid plan.
Every plan edX sells, with the yearly price next to the monthly one.
Free (audit)
- Nearly all courses free to audit
- No certificate
- Limited access to assignments
Certificate per course
- Verified certificate from around $50 per course
- Full access to assignments and exams
- One-time payment per course
“Nearly everything can be audited for free at MIT and Harvard level. That remains remarkable. The academic approach takes discipline, but the depth is unmatched.”Editorial team, via CourseShortlist
Where to get it
Free
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