Udemy

Huge marketplace of practical video courses from independent instructors.

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About Udemy

Udemy is one of the largest online course marketplaces, with a vast catalogue of video courses on programming, IT certifications, business, design, personal development and more, mostly made by independent instructors. Learners usually buy individual courses outright, often during frequent sales, and keep lifetime access; a Personal Plan subscription and Udemy Business for companies offer access to a curated subset. Quality varies widely because almost anyone can publish, so reviews and previews matter. For instructors, Udemy brings an audience they would not reach alone, but the company controls pricing, promotions and the student relationship, and takes a substantial revenue share on sales it drives. It runs in the browser and in iOS and Android apps. Udemy suits learners who want cheap, practical courses on specific skills, and instructors who value reach over control.

Best for: Learners after cheap, practical skill courses, and instructors who want marketplace reach.

What works

Enormous catalogue covering niche technical topics
Frequent sales and lifetime access to purchased courses
Built-in audience for new instructors

Why people leave

Course quality varies widely
Instructors give up control of pricing and student data
Constant discounting makes list prices meaningless

Top Udemy alternatives

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1
Coursera
University-backed courses and certificates with more recognised credentials.
66.5
2
Skillshare
Subscription access to creative, project-based classes.
62.6
3
LinkedIn Learning
Professionally produced business and software courses.
59.6
4
Teachable
For instructors: sell from your own store and keep the customer relationship.
57.2
5
Thinkific
For instructors: own pricing, branding and student data.
55.3

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Udemy: common questions

Is Udemy free?

No, Udemy is a paid product.

Is Udemy open source?

No, Udemy is not open source.

What platforms does Udemy run on?

Udemy is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Udemy?

The highest-ranked Udemy alternatives right now are Coursera, Skillshare and LinkedIn Learning. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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