University of the People AlternativesOnline Education Services and other similar apps like University of the People

University of the People is described as 'The world’s first tuition-free, non-profit, online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally for all qualified individuals, despite financial, geographic or societal constraints' and is a online education service in the education & reference category. There are more than 50 alternatives to University of the People, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best University of the People alternative is Khan Academy, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to University of the People are Coursera, Udemy, Wikiversity and edX.

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  1. Khan Academy icon
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    Khan Academy is not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere.

    179 Khan Academy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Khan Academy is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to University of the People.

    • Khan Academy is the most popular free alternative to University of the People.

    • Khan Academy is Free and ProprietaryUniversity of the People is also Free and Proprietary
    • Khan Academy is Privacy focused and LightweightUniversity of the People is not according to our users
  2. Coursera icon
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    Global e-learning platform offering self-paced free and paid courses, certifications, and degrees from universities and industry leaders, accessible on any device, with language options, financial aid, interactive content, and workforce training support.

    160 Coursera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  3. Udemy icon
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    The platform connects 73 million students with 250,000 courses on subjects like programming, marketing, and design. Features lifetime access and 75+ language options, plus offline learning and mobile app support. Includes quizzes, instructor Q&A, and more.

    167 Udemy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Udemy is the most popular commercial alternative to University of the People.

    • Udemy is Paid and ProprietaryUniversity of the People is Free and Proprietary
  4. Wikiversity icon
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    Wikiversity is a Wikimedia Foundation project devoted to learning resources, learning projects, and research for use in all levels, types, and styles of education from pre-school to university, including professional training and informal learning.

    62 Wikiversity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
     
    • Wikiversity is the most popular Open Source alternative to University of the People.

    • Wikiversity is Free and Open SourceUniversity of the People is Free and Proprietary
  5. edX icon
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    Provides online courses from leading global universities, offering flexible, convenient learning experiences. Focuses on integrating technology to transform both on-campus and worldwide education, offering both free and paid courses with certificate options.

    123 edX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. SoloLearn icon
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    Learning has never been this social and accessible for so many! Bit-sized videos and fun practice sessions grab your attention and keep you focused, for guaranteed best results!.

    146 SoloLearn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Wikibooks icon
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    Wikibooks is a Wikimedia community for creating a free library of educational textbooks that anyone can edit.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    • Wikibooks is Free and Open SourceUniversity of the People is Free and Proprietary
  8. Udacity icon
     90 likes

    Offers online university-level courses focusing on data science, programming, AI, and more, featuring self-paced flexible learning with industry collaboration, interactive projects, career guidance, and globally accessible certification for job readiness.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. TED-Ed icon
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    TED-Ed’s commitment to creating lessons worth sharing is an extension of TED’s mission of spreading great ideas. Within the growing TED-Ed video library, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which represent collaborations between talented educators and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Since 2001, MIT OpenCourseWare has been creating new opportunities for millions of learners and educators, sharing Open Educational Resources (OER) from MIT and helping to lead a global revolution in free access to knowledge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Open Yale Courses (OYC) provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. BitDegree icon
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    Interactive platform for acquiring Web3 skills via Missions—micro-tasks covering crypto topics—rewarding users with tokens, NFTs, and merchandise from crypto brands. Earn Bits to boost winning odds, create Missions, join Guilds, and benefit from referrals.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • BitDegree is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to University of the People.

    • BitDegree is Freemium and Open SourceUniversity of the People is Free and Proprietary
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