edX pricing
edX has a free plan and paid plans. Starting price: From $50 per verified course. Free plan: Yes, audit track with temporary access.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Nov 1, 2026
edX plans and prices
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edX pricing facts
2 of 2 verified- Starting price
- From $50 per verified course
- Checked Nov 1, 2026edx.org(opens source in a new tab)
- “You can complete an individual course through edX for as little as $50.”
- Free plan
- Yes, audit track with temporary access
- Checked Nov 1, 2026edx.org(opens source in a new tab)
- “Auditors have temporary access to edX course materials at no cost.”
edX alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Coursera | Free plan + paid | — | — |
 Khan Academy | Free | — | — |
 LinkedIn Learning | Paid | — | No |
 Open edX | Open source | — | — |
 Udemy | Paid | — | No |
 upGrad | Paid | — | No |
edX pricing: common questions
Is edX free?
edX has a free plan: Yes, audit track with temporary access. Paid plans add more.
How much does edX cost?
Starting price: From $50 per verified course, according to edx.org (checked Nov 1, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to edX?
Free or freemium alternatives include Coursera, Khan Academy and Open edX. Open-source options: Open edX.