# Khan Academy, Shmoop vs edX Comparison | | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 178 | 18 | 121 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (37.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (34.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $14.99 per month | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Khan Academy **Not enough data** ### Shmoop **Not enough data** ### edX Pros: - Comprehensive Courses (1 reviews) - Content Diversity (1 reviews) Cons: - Limited Content (1 reviews) - Limited Course Options (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (156 reviews) | 9.2 (17 reviews) | 8.9 (105 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (157 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 8.8 (104 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (107 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (94 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (152 reviews) | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (101 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Khan Academy #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Shmoop #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Student Price: $14.99 per month Description: Self-serve, available at shmoop.com Key Features: - Unlimited access to all Study Guides, Study Tools, Test Prep and Courses - Over 10K educational videos - 1000+ Online Study Guides [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/shmoop/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### edX #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Technical Skills Development | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Khan Academy** | 8.9/10 | 6 | | **Shmoop** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | 8.5/10 | 17 | #### Functionality | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Skill Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Skill Assessment** | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Comprehension Checks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Course Recommendation Engine** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Learning Paths** | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Channels** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Content | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Interactive Content** | 7.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Video Content** | 9.4 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.6 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Platform Reporting and Analytics | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | | **API Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Generative AI | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Assessment | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Shmoop** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | #### Assessment delivery | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Question variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-time assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pre-made content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Grading and reporting | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Shmoop** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | ### Digital Learning Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Shmoop** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | #### Learning Content | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Pre-made Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Aligned to Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multimedia Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Personalization | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Personalized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting and Analytics | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Online Course Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Shmoop** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | 9.0/10 | 16 | #### Courses | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Personalized recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | | **High-quality content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | | **Video content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | | **Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | | **In-course assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | | **Certification practice tests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Team-level monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | | **Administrative dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | | **Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | #### Compatibility | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | | **Offline access** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (10 reviews) | ### Online Learning Platform | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Shmoop** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | #### Reporting Analysis | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Course Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Course Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Help and Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Customization | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Shmoop** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Shmoop** | N/A | N/A | | **edX** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **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 (1):** [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers) **Unique to Khan Academy (2):** [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development), [Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-learning-platforms) **Unique to Shmoop (2):** [Study Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/study-tools), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment) **Unique to edX (3):** [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp), [Online Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-learning-platform), [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Khan Academy | Shmoop | edX | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 37.9% | 44.4% | 34.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 26.6% | 38.9% | 33.9% | | **Enterprise** | 35.6% | 16.7% | 31.4% | ### By Industry #### Khan Academy - **Higher Education:** 25.4% - **Education Management:** 19.8% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 18.6% - **E-Learning:** 4.5% - **Internet:** 3.4% - **Computer Software:** 2.8% - **Research:** 2.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.7% - **Biotechnology:** 1.1% - **Financial Services:** 1.1% - **Other:** 18.6% #### Shmoop - **Education Management:** 38.9% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 22.2% - **E-Learning:** 11.1% - **Market Research:** 5.6% - **Libraries:** 5.6% - **Higher Education:** 5.6% - **Financial Services:** 5.6% - **Arts and Crafts:** 5.6% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Khan Academy - [Pluralsight](https://www.g2.com/products/pluralsight/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1373 reviews) - 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There are a multitude of courses that are available either as part of a school curriculum or for..." ### Shmoop No discussions available for this product. ### edX No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/khan-academy-vs-shmoop-vs-edx)