# FutureLearn, edX vs Skillshare Comparison | | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 3.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 21 | 121 | 42 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### FutureLearn **Not enough data** ### edX Pros: - Comprehensive Courses (1 reviews) - Content Diversity (1 reviews) Cons: - Limited Content (1 reviews) - Limited Course Options (1 reviews) ### Skillshare **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (105 reviews) | 6.8 (34 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (104 reviews) | 7.3 (34 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 5.9 (23 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (101 reviews) | 5.4 (33 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### FutureLearn #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### edX #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Skillshare #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Technical Skills Development | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FutureLearn** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | 8.5/10 | 17 | | **Skillshare** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Skill Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Skill Assessment** | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Projects** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Comprehension Checks** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Course Recommendation Engine** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Channels** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Content | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Video Content** | Not enough data | 9.6 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Platform Reporting and Analytics | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **SSO** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **API Access** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FutureLearn** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | | **Skillshare** | N/A | N/A | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Assessments and Practice** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Social Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Online Course Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FutureLearn** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | 9.0/10 | 16 | | **Skillshare** | N/A | N/A | #### Courses | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Personalized recommendations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **High-quality content** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Video content** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Projects** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **In-course assessments** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Certification practice tests** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Team-level monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Administrative dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Certificates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Compatibility | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Offline access** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Online Learning Platform | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FutureLearn** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | | **Skillshare** | N/A | N/A | #### Reporting Analysis | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Progress Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Course Completion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Course Management | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Course Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Course Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Education ERP System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Learning Management System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customer Assistance | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Help and Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Customization | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FutureLearn** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | | **Skillshare** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Training eLearning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FutureLearn** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | | **Skillshare** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development), [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers) **Unique to edX (2):** [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp), [Online Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-learning-platform) **Unique to Skillshare (1):** [Online Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-learning-platform) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | FutureLearn | edX | Skillshare | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 57.9% | 34.7% | 77.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 15.8% | 33.9% | 20.0% | | **Enterprise** | 26.3% | 31.4% | 2.5% | ### By Industry #### FutureLearn - **Information Technology and Services:** 21.1% - **Higher Education:** 15.8% - **Retail:** 5.3% - **Publishing:** 5.3% - **Program Development:** 5.3% - **Internet:** 5.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.3% - **Entertainment:** 5.3% - **E-Learning:** 5.3% - **Other:** 21.1% #### edX - **Higher Education:** 19.5% - **Computer Software:** 13.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 7.6% - **Education Management:** 6.8% - **Internet:** 4.2% - **Financial Services:** 3.4% - **Management Consulting:** 2.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5% - **Medical Practice:** 2.5% - **E-Learning:** 2.5% - **Other:** 34.7% #### Skillshare - **Marketing and Advertising:** 15.0% - **Graphic Design:** 12.5% - **E-Learning:** 10.0% - **Higher Education:** 10.0% - **Design:** 7.5% - **Computer Software:** 5.0% - **Education Management:** 5.0% - **Arts and Crafts:** 2.5% - **Broadcast Media:** 2.5% - **Computer Networking:** 2.5% - **Other:** 27.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to FutureLearn - 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[Udacity](https://www.g2.com/products/udacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (758 reviews) - [Codecademy](https://www.g2.com/products/codecademy/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (169 reviews) - [Khan Academy](https://www.g2.com/products/khan-academy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (178 reviews) - [Skillsoft Percipio Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/skillsoft-percipio-platform/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (106 reviews) - [DataCamp](https://www.g2.com/products/datacamp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (625 reviews) - [Thinkific](https://www.g2.com/products/thinkific/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (400 reviews) - [Udemy Business](https://www.g2.com/products/udemy-business/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (711 reviews) - [CBT Nuggets](https://www.g2.com/products/cbt-nuggets/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (483 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### FutureLearn - Title: [Is FutureLearn really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-futurelearn-really-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Some courses are free, while some others are not. There one needs to pay for enrolling and obtaining Completion Certificates. " ### edX No discussions available for this product. ### Skillshare - Title: [What is Skillshare used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-skillshare-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "To learn various skills like editing, designing, craftwork, art, etc from around the world by talented teachers" - Title: [How do you choose your teachers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26531-how-do-you-choose-your-teachers) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "this is a technology related website <br /><a href="https://deletingsolutions.com/">Deleting Solutions</a>" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/futurelearn-vs-edx-vs-skillshare)