Online Courses and Course Platforms: Reviews and Deals

This section serves two kinds of buyer: learners comparing course sites, language apps and professional training, and creators comparing platforms to build and sell their own courses. Each guide says which side it is written for.

Online Learning Platforms we have covered

Click a tool for the full review. Tags jump straight to its deal or comparison.

Blinkist Online Courses Review Deal
CFI Professional Training Review Deal
Coursera University and industry partners Deal Review
DataCamp Hands-on coding exercises Deal Review
edX Online Courses Review Deal
Kajabi Courses plus email and funnels Review Deal
LearnWorlds Course Platforms Review Deal
MasterClass Online Courses Review Deal
MEL Science Online Courses Review Deal
Mindvalley Online Courses Review Deal
Podia Course Platforms Deal Review
Teachable Built-in checkout Review
Thinkific Free plan available Review
Udemy Lifetime access to courses you buy Review

Education questions, answered

Are online course certificates worth it?

It depends on who issues them and what you need them for. Certificates from universities or industry bodies carry more weight with employers than completion certificates from course marketplaces.

Subscription or pay per course?

A subscription suits people who take several courses a year. Paying per course is usually cheaper if you only need one or two.

What should course creators compare in a platform?

Transaction fees, payment options, student limits, marketing features like email and landing pages, and how courses look on mobile.