The Great Courses AlternativesOnline Education Services and other similar apps like The Great Courses

The Great Courses is described as 'The best of the best’ college-level courses on CD, DVD, and Digital formats. Over 500 expertly-produced courses by professors chosen for their ability to teach' and is a online education service in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to The Great Courses for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best The Great Courses alternative is Khan Academy, which is free. Other great apps like The Great Courses are Coursera, Udemy, edX and Udacity.

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  1. Khan Academy icon

    Khan Academy

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    Khan Academy is not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere.

    176 Khan Academy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Khan Academy is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to The Great Courses.

    • Khan Academy is the most popular free alternative to The Great Courses.

    • Khan Academy is Free and ProprietaryThe Great Courses is Paid and Proprietary
    • Khan Academy is Privacy focused and LightweightThe Great Courses is not according to our users
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    Coursera

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    Global e-learning platform offering self-paced free and paid courses, certifications, and degrees from universities and industry leaders, accessible on any device, with language options, financial aid, interactive content, and workforce training support.

    157 Coursera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  4. Udemy icon

    Udemy

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    The platform connects 73 million students with 250,000 courses on subjects like programming, marketing, and design. Features lifetime access and 75+ language options, plus offline learning and mobile app support. Includes quizzes, instructor Q&A, and more.

    165 Udemy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    • Udemy is the most popular commercial alternative to The Great Courses.

    • Udemy is Paid and ProprietaryThe Great Courses is also Paid and Proprietary
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    edX

    Provides online courses from leading global universities, offering flexible, convenient learning experiences. Focuses on integrating technology to transform both on-campus and worldwide education, offering both free and paid cour...

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    edX

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    Provides online courses from leading global universities, offering flexible, convenient learning experiences. Focuses on integrating technology to transform both on-campus and worldwide education, offering both free and paid courses with certificate options.

    120 edX alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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  7. Udacity icon

    Udacity

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    Offers online university-level courses focusing on data science, programming, AI, and more, featuring self-paced flexible learning with industry collaboration, interactive projects, career guidance, and globally accessible certification for job readiness.

    125 Udacity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  8. Open Yale Courses icon

    Open Yale Courses

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    Open Yale Courses (OYC) provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  10. Pocket Scholar icon

    Pocket Scholar

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    Pocket Scholar is a science-learning platform centered around breaking down complicated science topics into smaller chunks that makes them easier to understand. We believe in a future where everyone has access to high quality, college level content that they actually can...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Peer 2 Peer University icon

    Peer 2 Peer University

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    Peer 2 Peer University (we usually just say P2PU) is a grassroots network of individuals who seek to create an equitable, empowering, and liberating alternative to mainstream higher education.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  12. Learnamic icon

    Learnamic

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    Search thousands of free and paid K-12 resources (apps, books, online courses, YouTube videos, whatever!) to find the right one for you, your kids, and your budget.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  13. Domestika icon

    Domestika

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    Domestika offers expert-led courses for creatives, covering disciplines like Illustration, Photography, Animation, and Craft. Access courses on Adobe software, Procreate, and more, with lifetime access and community interaction. Suitable for beginners to advanced professionals.

    119 Domestika alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    OpenLearn

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    Browse subject categories to explore new topics or look for reference material for a course you are already studying.

    77 OpenLearn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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