Udemy vs Coursera
Two of the 20 online learning platforms in our ranking, compared fact by fact — every price and feature read from each maker's own pages on Oct 23, 2026.
Udemy
Self-paced learners who like buying single courses or a plan
8.8
#1
Coursera
Learners who want certificates from universities and companies
6.8
#3
The short answer
- Higher scoreUdemy — 8.8 vs 6.8 (#1 vs #3 of 20)
- Cheaper entry planUdemy — $13/mo vs $399/yr
- Free planBoth publish one
- Only Udemy confirmsOffline app and Open to instructors
- Only Coursera confirmsDegrees / credit
Side by side
| Udemy | Coursera | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.8/10 · #1 of 20 | 6.8/10 · #3 of 20 |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Paid from | $13/mo“Starting at $13.00/month” — udemy.com/pricing | $399/yr“$399” — coursera.org/courseraplus |
| Free plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Free trial | Not published | 7 days |
| Certificates | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Degrees / credit | – Not published | ✓ Yes |
| All-access plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Offline app | ✓ Yes | – Not published |
| Open to instructors | ✓ Yes | – Not published |
| Why it ranks | Anyone can apply to teach, and courses can be viewed offline in the mobile app. | Coursera Plus is $399/year with unlimited certificates; degrees are listed from accredited universities. |
| Watch for | The $13.00/month price is a 'starting at' figure, with billing cadence not specified. | Coursera Plus does not include degrees or MasterTrack programs. |
