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At a Glance
Udacity
Udacity
Star Rating
(758)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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edX
edX
Star Rating
(119)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about edX
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Udacity excels in its "Project" feature, with a score of 9.1, providing hands-on experience that reviewers say enhances learning outcomes significantly compared to edX's score of 8.7.
  • Reviewers mention that Udacity's "Learning Paths" are highly structured and effective, scoring 9.0, while edX's paths, scoring 7.8, are seen as less comprehensive, leading to a more fragmented learning experience.
  • G2 users highlight the superior "Video Content" quality in edX, which received a score of 9.6, compared to Udacity's 9.2, indicating that edX offers more engaging and polished video materials.
  • Users on G2 report that Udacity's "Course Recommendation Engine" is more effective, scoring 8.6, while edX's engine, at 7.3, is perceived as less personalized, leading to a less tailored learning experience.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms offer strong "Certificates," but Udacity's score of 9.2 is slightly higher than edX's 8.6, suggesting that Udacity's certifications may carry more weight in the job market.
  • Users say that while both platforms provide "Mobile Compatibility," edX shines with a score of 9.7, making it more accessible for users who prefer learning on-the-go, compared to Udacity's lower score of 7.7.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Udacity
No pricing available
edX
No pricing available
Free Trial
Udacity
No trial information available
edX
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
589
8.9
105
Ease of Use
9.1
593
8.8
104
Ease of Setup
9.2
66
8.9
6
Ease of Admin
9.1
52
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
562
8.7
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
48
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
569
9.0
101
Features by Category
Technical Skills DevelopmentHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.8
422
8.5
17
Functionality
8.6
227
8.0
14
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Verified
8.6
355
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Verified
8.1
15
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Verified
9.1
261
8.7
15
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Verified
8.9
249
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Verified
8.9
15
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Verified
8.6
231
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Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
249
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
215
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Verified
Feature Not Available
Content
9.0
391
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Verified
8.8
14
|
Verified
9.2
393
|
Verified
9.6
14
|
Verified
Platform Reporting and Analytics
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.5
185
8.0
11
8.2
159
|
Verified
7.9
8
|
Verified
Generative AI
8.5
76
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
300
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
8.5
151
Not enough data
8.9
225
Not enough data
Online Course ProvidersHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.7
115
9.0
14
Courses
8.9
99
8.6
12
9.2
110
9.1
13
9.2
110
9.5
13
9.1
110
8.8
13
9.1
110
8.9
12
8.9
95
9.6
12
Administration
8.4
79
9.1
11
8.5
91
8.5
11
9.2
104
8.6
13
Compatibility
7.7
81
9.7
11
7.0
71
8.7
9
8.8
83
9.3
10
Online Learning PlatformHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Udacity
Udacity
edX
edX
Udacity and edX are categorized as Online Course Providers and Technical Skills Development
Unique Categories
Udacity
Udacity is categorized as eLearning Content
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Udacity
Udacity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.8%
edX
edX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Udacity
Udacity
Computer Software
16.9%
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Financial Services
4.6%
Automotive
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
56.0%
edX
edX
Higher Education
19.5%
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Education Management
6.8%
Internet
4.2%
Other
48.3%
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Discussions
Udacity
Udacity Discussions
How is the submitted project viewed by Udacity?
3 Comments
Yeshi D.
YD
When you submitted your project or Code there are mentors or expert who are the check your code and they will send you there review, and if there is mistake...Read more
What's the best apporach to devolp the skills needed to transfer from BA to Data Science?
2 Comments
Yeshi D.
YD
For Data Science and Data Analysis, If you have good knowledge about math (Statistics, Probability) then you will find easy, also if you love to work with...Read more
Is there a co-community to ask questions?
2 Comments
MA
Had a bad experience regarding investing my funds, wasn’t easy for me as I was scam severally. I lost almost all of my money until I came across a recovery...Read more
edX
edX Discussions
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edX has no discussions with answers