edX vs O'Reilly Learning

edX9.2Visit O'Reilly Learning8.5Visit

Higher score edX #2 in Online Course Marketplaces 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit edX

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O'Reilly Learning #7 in Online Course Marketplaces 8.5/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

• edX fits best

  Credentials and university-backed learning

• O'Reilly Learning fits best

  Technical learning with labs and references

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Side by side

Feature	edX 9.2/10 Visit ↗	O'Reilly Learning 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Online Course Marketplaces	#7 in Online Course Marketplaces
Best for	Credentials and university-backed learning	Technical learning with labs and references
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$349/user/yr	$499/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	10 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs	Phone
Compliance	GDPR, SSO/SAML	GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	3 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features edX 4/4 · O'Reilly Learning 4/4
Subscription access	✓	✓
Offline access	✓	✓
Course certificates	✓	✓
Business plans	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile apps	Both	Both
Course formats	Mixed	Mixed
Our review
Pros	Free auditing plus paid verified certificates Professional certificates, microcredentials, and degree programs Mobile apps with offline video downloads and business plans	5,000+ courses plus books, videos, audiobooks, and short-form content Interactive labs, cloud labs, sandboxes, and certification practice tests Team assignments, progress tracking, reporting, and enterprise integrations
Cons	Verified certificate pricing varies by course Audit access may be limited by course session Enterprise features require a custom plan	No permanent free plan; individual access starts with a 10-day trial Individual Monthly costs $49 per month, placing it in the premium tier Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contact with sales
Our verdict	edX is an online course marketplace for students, professionals, and organizations seeking university- and industry-backed learning. Its catalog spans computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, business, finance,… Read the review →	O'Reilly Learning is a subscription-based platform for technology and business professionals who want more than standalone video courses. Its library combines 5,000+ live and on-demand courses with books, videos, audiobooks, short-form… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• edX — where it wins

  • Free auditing plus paid verified certificates
  • Professional certificates, microcredentials, and degree programs
  • Mobile apps with offline video downloads and business plans

  Where it doesn't

  • Verified certificate pricing varies by course
  • Audit access may be limited by course session
  • Enterprise features require a custom plan

• O'Reilly Learning — where it wins

  • 5,000+ courses plus books, videos, audiobooks, and short-form content
  • Interactive labs, cloud labs, sandboxes, and certification practice tests
  • Team assignments, progress tracking, reporting, and enterprise integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan; individual access starts with a 10-day trial
  • Individual Monthly costs $49 per month, placing it in the premium tier
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contact with sales

• edX9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad marketplace for learners and organizations seeking structured credentials.

  Visit edXFull verdict →
• O'Reilly Learning8.5/10 · 10-day trial

  A premium technical learning subscription combining courses, references, labs, and team tools.

  Visit siteFull verdict →