Udacity
Online tech courses and project-based Nanodegree programmes in AI, data, programming and cloud, sold by subscription.
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About Udacity
Udacity offers online programmes in AI, machine learning, data science, programming, cloud, cybersecurity and product management. Its signature Nanodegree programmes are built around real-world projects that human reviewers check and give feedback on, with mentors available to help when you get stuck. Many programmes are made with tech companies, and newer ones cover agentic AI and building with large language models. Individuals pay a monthly subscription for access to the whole catalogue, with discounted multi-month bundles, and a small set of courses is free. Udacity also runs an accredited online Master of Science in AI with a partner university, included with the subscription for an enrolment fee, and sells training to businesses and governments. It was founded by Stanford's Sebastian Thrun and is now part of Accenture. It runs in a web browser and suits people who want portfolio projects with feedback rather than lecture-only courses.
Best for: Career changers who want project-based AI and data training with human feedback on their work.
Pros and cons
What works
- Projects reviewed by humans with detailed feedback
- Strong catalogue in AI, data and cloud
- One subscription covers the full catalogue
Why people leave
- Subscription costs more than most self-paced course sites
- Free selection is small
- Narrower subject range than general course marketplaces
Udacity vs Coursera, edX and LinkedIn Learning
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| Attribute | Udacity | Coursera | edX | LinkedIn Learning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Verified price | — | — | From $50 per verified course | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes, audit track with temporary access | No |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
Top Udacity alternatives
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Coursera65.3Cheaper university and company certificates with a much broader subject range.
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edX61.8University-made tech courses you can audit for free before paying.
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LinkedIn Learning57.5Large video library on tech and business, often included with LinkedIn Premium.
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Scaler55.9Mentored, cohort-based tech programmes for professionals in India.
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DataCamp52.2Lower-cost in-browser practice for data and AI skills, without project reviews.
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Udacity: common questions
What is Udacity?
Udacity: Online tech courses and project-based Nanodegree programmes in AI, data, programming and cloud, sold by subscription. Best for career changers who want project-based AI and data training with human feedback on their work. Available for Web.
Is Udacity free?
Udacity has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Udacity open source?
No, Udacity is not open source.
What platforms does Udacity run on?
Udacity is available for Web.
What are the best alternatives to Udacity?
The highest-ranked Udacity alternatives right now are Coursera, edX and LinkedIn Learning. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Udacity vs Coursera: what's the difference?
Both Udacity and Coursera are free with paid plans. Only Coursera runs on iOS and Android.