Coursera: verified facts and rating
Checked 2026-10-29
Score breakdown
100% backed by facts · How we rank
Coursera against the market
The dot is the company, the line is the median of all companies in this ranking.
Cheapest paid plan per month (monthly billing)$11.40$249.00$59.00 · median $44.49
Refund window0 days14 days14 days · median 10 days
Coursera strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- Issues a certificate of completion
- Large course catalog
- Offers courses from partner universities or companies
- You can learn for free
Cons
- Expensive paid access
All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courses in the catalog (as stated by the platform) | 10,000 | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Courses from universities and companies | Yes | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Certificate of completion | Yes | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| University degrees or academic credit | Yes | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Free courses, audit or trial | Yes | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Cheapest paid plan per month (monthly billing) | $59.00 | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Refund window | 14 days | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| App Store rating | 4.8★ | itunes.apple.com | 2026-10-29 |
| App Store ratings | 177,568 | itunes.apple.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Year founded | 2012 | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Instructor selection or course review described | Yes | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Company country | United States | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Company | Coursera Inc. | coursera.org | 2026-10-29 |