Khan Academy
Free, nonprofit lessons and practice for school subjects, with an AI tutor.
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About Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit that offers free video lessons and practice exercises for maths, science, computing, history, economics and test preparation, from early primary school through early university level. Learners move at their own pace with mastery-based practice, and teachers and parents can assign work and track progress. Its AI tutor and teaching assistant, Khanmigo, helps students work through problems without simply giving answers and helps teachers with planning; parts of it are free for teachers, while some learner access is paid. Khan Academy also partners with school districts. Because it is a nonprofit funded by donations, there are no ads or course fees for the core library. It is not a platform for others to publish or sell courses. It runs in the browser and in iOS and Android apps. It suits students, parents and teachers who want trustworthy, free foundational learning.
Best for: Students, parents and teachers wanting free, mastery-based practice in school subjects.
Pros and cons
What works
- Core library is free with no ads
- Mastery-based practice with progress tracking
- Teacher and parent tools for assigning work
Why people leave
- Focused on school-level subjects, not professional skills
- No certificates of the kind employers recognise
- No way for others to publish courses
Top Khan Academy alternatives
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Coursera66.5University-level courses and certificates once school subjects are covered.
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edX62.6Free audit access to university courses for advanced learners.
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Google Classroom59.6For teachers: run classes and assignments alongside Khan content.
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Duolingo48.9Similar free, game-like practice approach, focused on languages and maths.
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Udemy44.8Paid practical courses for adult and professional skills.
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Khan Academy: common questions
Is Khan Academy free?
Yes, Khan Academy is free to use.
Is Khan Academy open source?
No, Khan Academy is not open source.
What platforms does Khan Academy run on?
Khan Academy is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Khan Academy?
The highest-ranked Khan Academy alternatives right now are Coursera, edX and Google Classroom. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.