edX review — 2026
★★★★☆ Overall score: 4/5
University courses (MIT, Harvard, Berkeley). MicroBachelors + MicroMasters credentials. Now owned by 2U.
Monthly: $0.00/mo
Annual (first year): $0.00/year
Annual (renewal): $0.00/year
Money-back: 14 days
Annual (first year): $0.00/year
Annual (renewal): $0.00/year
Money-back: 14 days
Protection
| Malware detection rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| False-positive rate | n/a |
| AV-TEST score | n/a |
| Real-time protection | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✗ |
| Firewall | ✗ |
Bundled features
| VPN included | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Password manager | ✗ |
| Parental controls | ✗ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✗ |
| Identity theft protection | ✗ |
| Cloud backup | ✗ |
Compatibility
| Devices covered | Web + Mobile |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
Our review
edX is the right pick for university-grade academic learning, especially MIT/Harvard CS courses. CS50 from Harvard is legendary. Best for self-paced academic learners. For career certs, Coursera Plus is usually better value.
Pros
- Founded by MIT + Harvard, now owned by 2U
- MicroMasters + MicroBachelors stackable credentials
- Free audit option on most courses
- Strong CS50 (Harvard) and other classic CS courses
- Verified certificates priced per-course ($49-$199)
Cons
- Smaller catalog than Coursera
- Some course quality lags Coursera equivalents
- Owned by 2U (private company under financial pressure)
- Course pace can be slow (university calendar-based)