Udemy alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Udemy: course quality varies widely, and instructors give up control of pricing and student data. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Udemy, 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 Udemy alternative for most people
CourseraUniversity-backed courses and certificates with more recognised credentials.
Best Udemy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
edXCourses from top universities with a free audit option.
Best Udemy alternative for iPhone and Android
SkillshareSubscription access to creative, project-based classes.
Best Udemy alternative for working in the browser
LinkedIn LearningProfessionally produced business and software courses.
Udemy alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Udemy?
Coursera ranks first right now. University-backed courses and certificates with more recognised credentials. Skillshare and LinkedIn Learning follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Udemy?
Yes. Coursera (free plan + paid) and edX (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Udemy?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Udemy?
The complaints we hear most: course quality varies widely; instructors give up control of pricing and student data; constant discounting makes list prices meaningless.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Udemy, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.