All Online Learning Platforms Compared

Our editors have independently tested and scored every platform below. Scores are based on 10 criteria including content quality, certificate value, and pricing. Last updated 10 August 2026.

Platform	Rating	Certifications	Starting Price	Features	Action
Top 2026 Coursera	★★★★★ 4.9	University & Google Certs	Free / AUD 59/mo	3,000+ courses, live labs	Try Coursera
Udemy	★★★★½ 4.7	Completion certificates	From AUD 25/course	210,000+ courses, lifetime access	Try Udemy
LinkedIn Learning	★★★★½ 4.6	LinkedIn Certificates	AUD 49.99/mo	21,000+ courses, LinkedIn integration	Try LinkedIn Learning
Skillshare	★★★★ 4.5	Completion certificates	AUD 22/mo (annual)	35,000+ classes, creative focus	Try Skillshare
edX	★★★★ 4.4	MicroMasters, Professional Certs	Free / AUD 150-2,500 verified	University-level programs	Try edX
Pluralsight	★★★★ 4.3	Skill IQ assessments	AUD 45/mo	Tech & IT focus, skill assessments	Try Pluralsight
Udacity	★★★★ 4.2	Nanodegree certificates	AUD 429/mo	Mentored nanodegrees, career services	Try Udacity
FutureLearn	★★★★ 4.1	Digital & print certificates	AUD 39.99/mo	Australian university partnerships	Try FutureLearn
MasterClass	★★★½ 3.9	Completion certificates	AUD 24/mo (annual)	Celebrity instructors, creative arts	Try MasterClass
Khan Academy	★★★½ 3.7	Mastery badges	Free	Free forever, K-12 & university prep	Try Khan Academy

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