Khan Academy alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Khan Academy: focused on school-level subjects, not professional skills, and no certificates of the kind employers recognise. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Khan Academy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Coursera currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Khan Academy alternative for most people
CourseraUniversity-level courses and certificates once school subjects are covered.
Best Khan Academy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
edXFree audit access to university courses for advanced learners.
Best Khan Academy alternative for iPhone and Android
Google ClassroomFor teachers: run classes and assignments alongside Khan content.
Best Khan Academy alternative for working in the browser
DuolingoSimilar free, game-like practice approach, focused on languages and maths.
Khan Academy alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Khan Academy?
Coursera ranks first right now. University-level courses and certificates once school subjects are covered. edX and Google Classroom follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Khan Academy?
Yes. Coursera (free plan + paid), edX (free plan + paid), Google Classroom (free plan + paid) and Duolingo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Khan Academy?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Khan Academy?
The complaints we hear most: focused on school-level subjects, not professional skills; no certificates of the kind employers recognise; no way for others to publish courses.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Khan Academy, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.