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edX vs Flip

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edX

Software

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
F

Flip

Software

Empower student voice with video discussions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flip has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: edX individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view; Flip the Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.
  • They diverge on capability: edX covers Video lectures, Flip covers Video responses.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which edX and Flip actually diverge.

Attributes where edX and Flip differ
AttributeedXFlip
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20121975

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in edX

  • Video lectures
  • Interactive exercises
  • Discussion forums
  • Certificates
  • MicroMasters
  • Professional certificates
  • Degrees
  • Mobile learning

Only in Flip

  • Video responses
  • Topics
  • Camera effects
  • Stickers
  • Text responses
  • Moderation
  • Mixtapes
  • AR camera

Both cover

  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

edX

  • Learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (MIT, Harvard, Cambridge)not Flip
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot Flip
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot Flip

Flip

  • Video discussionsnot edX
  • Student portfoliosnot edX
  • Book talksnot edX
  • Language practicenot edX

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

edX

  • Individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view

Flip

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Flip's homepage on 28 June 2022 stated 'Flip is a free video discussion app', confirming the Microsoft-owned product (rebranded from Flipgrid) carries no subscription fee.

Pricing, plan by plan

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

Flip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited groups
    • Unlimited topics
    • Video responses

Which should you pick?

Choose edX if

  • You need video lectures.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive exercises.
edX review

Choose Flip if

  • You need video responses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want topics.
Flip review

Questions people ask

Is edX or Flip better?
Neither clearly leads. edX starts at On request and Flip at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, edX or Flip?
Flip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for edX and Free for Flip.
Does edX or Flip run on more platforms?
edX runs on Web, iOS, Android. Flip runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Flip for free?
Yes. Flip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. edX starts at On request.
What is edX best used for?
edX is most often used for learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge), career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates, individuals in regions with limited access to higher education. Of those, learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge) and career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates are not what Flip is typically brought in for.
What can edX do that Flip cannot?
edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Flip covers Video responses, Topics, Camera effects, Stickers. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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