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edX vs Honey

edX logo

edX

Software

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-
Honey logo

Honey

Software

Automatically find and apply coupon codes

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Honey 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; Honey browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
  • They diverge on capability: edX covers Video lectures, Honey covers Automatic coupon codes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which edX and Honey actually diverge.

Attributes where edX and Honey differ
AttributeedXHoney
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidChrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2012).

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 Honey

  • Automatic coupon codes
  • Price history
  • Honey Gold rewards
  • Price drop alerts
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari 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 Honey
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot Honey
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot Honey

Honey

No use cases recorded yet. See the Honey review.

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

Honey

  • Browser extension requires permission to access browsing and shopping data
  • Limited to 30,000+ retailer sites; not all retailers supported

Pricing, plan by plan

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

Honey

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Honey review.

Which should you pick?

Choose edX if

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

Choose Honey if

  • You need automatic coupon codes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge.
  • You also want price history.

Questions people ask

Is edX or Honey better?
Neither clearly leads. edX starts at On request and Honey at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, edX or Honey?
Honey has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for edX and Free for Honey.
Does edX or Honey run on more platforms?
edX runs on Web, iOS, Android. Honey runs on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge.
Can I use Honey for free?
Yes. Honey 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 Honey is typically brought in for.
What can edX do that Honey cannot?
edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Honey covers Automatic coupon codes, Price history, Honey Gold rewards, Price drop alerts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Honey: Is Honey free to use?

Yes, Honey's browser extension is completely free to use with no subscription fees. Users can earn rewards through purchases on participating sites and redeem points for gift cards.

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Honey: What browsers does Honey support?

Honey is available for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and Edge browsers on desktop. iOS users can enable the extension for mobile Safari through the PayPal mobile app, but Android does not currently support the mobile extension.

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Honey: How does Honey search for coupon codes?

Honey automatically searches for and tests available coupon codes at checkout on 30,000+ popular sites. If a working code is found, Honey applies the one with the biggest savings to your cart.

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Honey: Can I track price drops with Honey?

Yes, Honey's Droplist feature allows you to add items and receive notifications about price drops, helping you find the best time to purchase.

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