Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Axim Collaborative
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Self Hosted
- Best for
- Enterprise, Developers
- Editor rating
- 4.2 / 5
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
What is Open edX?
Open edX is a education tool from Axim Collaborative. Open edX is the open-source learning platform powering edX and many institutional MOOC and training deployments.
Open edX uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to enterprise, developers and runs on Web, Self Hosted.
Standout strengths include powerful and scalable, free and open source, used by major universities. Worth weighing: complex to self-host, requires technical operations.
Open edX pricing
Pros
- Powerful and scalable
- Free and open source
- Used by major universities
Cons
- Complex to self-host
- Requires technical operations
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Frequently asked questions
What is Open edX?
Open edX is the open-source learning platform powering edX and many institutional MOOC and training deployments.
How much does Open edX cost?
Open edX is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Open edX have a free trial?
Open edX offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Open edX support?
Open edX is available on Web, Self Hosted.