edX: verified facts and rating
Checked 2026-10-29
Score breakdown
81% backed by facts · How we rank
edX against the market
The dot is the company, the line is the median of all companies in this ranking.
Refund window0 days14 days14 days · median 10 days
edX 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
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All facts
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courses in the catalog (as stated by the platform) | 5,300 | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Courses from universities and companies | Yes | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Certificate of completion | Yes | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |
| University degrees or academic credit | Yes | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Free courses, audit or trial | Yes | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Cheapest paid plan per month (monthly billing) | Not verified | — | |
| Refund window | 14 days | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |
| App Store rating | 4.8★ | itunes.apple.com | 2026-10-29 |
| App Store ratings | 10,784 | itunes.apple.com | 2026-10-29 |
| Year founded | 2012 | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Instructor selection or course review described | Yes | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Company country | United States | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |
| Company | 2U, LLC | edx.org | 2026-10-29 |