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edX vs Goldcast

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edX

Software

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Goldcast

Software

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: edX individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view; Goldcast no pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • They diverge on capability: edX covers Video lectures, Goldcast covers Virtual events.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which edX and Goldcast actually diverge.

Attributes where edX and Goldcast differ
AttributeedXGoldcast
Starting priceOn request$1000/month
Founded20122020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Goldcast

  • Virtual events
  • Engagement tools
  • Analytics
  • CRM integration
  • Content repurposing
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

Both cover

  • Web 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 Goldcast
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot Goldcast
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot Goldcast

Goldcast

  • Running digital events and webinars for B2B marketingnot edX
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot 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

Goldcast

  • No pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and custom permissions are described as enterprise features rather than being included
  • Only the Content Lab offers a self serve start, with everything else beginning at a sales demo

Pricing, plan by plan

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

Goldcast

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
    • 500 registrants
  • Growth$2500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM sync
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Full platform
    • Dedicated support

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 Goldcast if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Goldcast review

Questions people ask

Is edX or Goldcast better?
Neither clearly leads. edX starts at On request and Goldcast at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, edX or Goldcast?
edX starts at On request and Goldcast at $1000/month.
Does edX or Goldcast run on more platforms?
edX runs on Web, iOS, Android. Goldcast runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Goldcast is typically brought in for.
What can edX do that Goldcast cannot?
edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, Analytics, CRM integration. Both handle Web support, Android support.
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