Udemy vs FutureLearn

UUdemy9.0Visit FutureLearn8.9Visit

Higher score U Udemy #3 in MOOC Platforms 9.0/10 From $19.99 ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Udemy

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FutureLearn #4 in MOOC Platforms 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit FutureLearn

• Udemy fits best

  Marketplace learners seeking flexible course access

• FutureLearn fits best

  Learners wanting courses plus credentials

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Side by side

Feature	UUdemy 9.0/10 Visit ↗	FutureLearn 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#3 in MOOC Platforms	#4 in MOOC Platforms
Best for	Marketplace learners seeking flexible course access	Learners wanting courses plus credentials
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	From $19.99	$349.99/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Features Udemy 0/5 · FutureLearn 0/5
Completion certificates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Degree programs	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Enterprise plans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline learning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Course access model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Broad marketplace search across many learning categories Lifetime access, offline mobile downloads, and mixed media lessons AI tools, labs, coding exercises, and team reporting	Free limited-access enrollment for many short courses Certificates, microcredentials, bootcamps, and degrees Web, iOS, Android, and business administration tools
Cons	No free plan for learners seeking zero-cost access Course quality and format can vary across instructors Personal Plan covers a curated collection rather than every course	Limited Access excludes certificates and test steps Unlimited access applies to eligible short courses Pricing and course availability can vary by region
Our verdict	Udemy is an online learning marketplace for individuals, instructors, and organizations. Learners can browse courses in business, programming, academics, arts, health, language, music, and other categories. Course content may combine video… Read the review →	FutureLearn is an online learning platform for individual learners, professionals, and organisations. Its catalog includes short courses from universities, cultural institutions, and industry partners, alongside ExpertTracks,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Udemy — where it wins

  • Broad marketplace search across many learning categories
  • Lifetime access, offline mobile downloads, and mixed media lessons
  • AI tools, labs, coding exercises, and team reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan for learners seeking zero-cost access
  • Course quality and format can vary across instructors
  • Personal Plan covers a curated collection rather than every course

• FutureLearn — where it wins

  • Free limited-access enrollment for many short courses
  • Certificates, microcredentials, bootcamps, and degrees
  • Web, iOS, Android, and business administration tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Limited Access excludes certificates and test steps
  • Unlimited access applies to eligible short courses
  • Pricing and course availability can vary by region

• UUdemy9.0/10 · From $19.99

  A broad course marketplace with flexible access, practice tools, and team options.

  Visit UdemyFull verdict →
• FutureLearn8.9/10 · Free plan

  A flexible learning catalog with free entry, subscriptions, and credential pathways.

  Visit FutureLearnFull verdict →