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Head-to-head · Adaptive Learning Software

Khan Academy vs CENTURY

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Khan Academy #2 in Adaptive Learning Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Khan Academy
CENTURY #8 in Adaptive Learning Software 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit CENTURY

Khan Academy leads on 1 check, CENTURY on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKhan Academy · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Khan Academy
  • Free trialonly CENTURY

Khan Academy scores higher on our rubric for adaptive learning software: 9.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Khan Academy offers free plan; CENTURY doesn't.

Khan Academy is the better fit for free general learning with teacher tools. CENTURY is the better fit for multi-subject adaptive exam preparation.

  • Khan Academy fits best

    Free general learning with teacher tools

  • CENTURY fits best

    Multi-subject adaptive exam preparation

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Side by side

Feature Khan Academy 9.3/10 Visit ↗ CENTURY 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.2
Ranking #2 in Adaptive Learning Software #8 in Adaptive Learning Software
Best for Free general learning with teacher tools Multi-subject adaptive exam preparation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $10/yr —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Features Khan Academy 0/6 · CENTURY 0/6
Adaptive practice Not checked yet Not checked yet
Adaptive learning paths Not checked yet Not checked yet
Diagnostic assessment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Content authoring Not checked yet Not checked yet
LMS integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free lessons, practice, and mastery tracking across many subjects
  • Teacher and administrator dashboards support assignments and mastery goals
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps include offline learning
  • AI-personalised pathways combine diagnostics with adaptive recommendations
  • Covers maths, English, science and exam-board-specific content
  • Dashboards track learner progress, activity and performance analysis
Cons
  • Adaptive capabilities are less explicitly detailed than some alternatives
  • District features require an Enterprise plan or Enterprise Starter plan
  • Certificates and degree programs are not part of the offering
  • Access is web-only, with no listed mobile platform
  • There is no free plan beyond the seven-day trial
  • Pricing varies by audience and educator or tutor licences are separate
Our verdict

Khan Academy is a nonprofit online learning platform for independent learners, teachers, parents, schools, and districts. Its content spans math, science, reading, computing, history, economics, financial literacy, and test preparation,…

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CENTURY is an online adaptive learning platform for students, educators, tutors, guardians and independent learners. Its focus is multi-subject study, combining curriculum-aligned content with AI-personalised learning pathways. Learners…

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  1. Khan AcademyAdaptive Learning Software 9.3Free plan
  2. CENTURYAdaptive Learning Software 8.27-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Khan Academy — where it wins

    • Free lessons, practice, and mastery tracking across many subjects
    • Teacher and administrator dashboards support assignments and mastery goals
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps include offline learning

    Where it doesn't

    • Adaptive capabilities are less explicitly detailed than some alternatives
    • District features require an Enterprise plan or Enterprise Starter plan
    • Certificates and degree programs are not part of the offering

  • CENTURY — where it wins

    • AI-personalised pathways combine diagnostics with adaptive recommendations
    • Covers maths, English, science and exam-board-specific content
    • Dashboards track learner progress, activity and performance analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is web-only, with no listed mobile platform
    • There is no free plan beyond the seven-day trial
    • Pricing varies by audience and educator or tutor licences are separate

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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