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edX vs Kaltura

edX logo

edX

Software

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kaltura logo

Kaltura

Software

Video platform for learning, media, and engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: edX individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view; Kaltura the pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • They diverge on capability: edX covers Video lectures, Kaltura covers Video creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which edX and Kaltura actually diverge.

Attributes where edX and Kaltura differ
AttributeedXKaltura
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20122006

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Kaltura

  • Video creation
  • Live streaming
  • Analytics
  • Interactive content
  • Mobile apps
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Moodle

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

Kaltura

  • Enterprise video portals and internal town hallsnot edX
  • Virtual classrooms and lecture capture for universitiesnot 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

Kaltura

  • The pricing page lists ten separate products and publishes no rate, no minimum and no named cost driver for them, routing visitors to a quote request
  • Capabilities are split across separate products such as Webinars, Virtual Events, Town Halls, Video Portal and Virtual Classroom, each licensed on its own

Pricing, plan by plan

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

Kaltura

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Video library
    • Basic features
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Live streaming
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • 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 Kaltura if

  • You need video creation.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want live streaming.
Kaltura review

Questions people ask

Is edX or Kaltura better?
Neither clearly leads. edX starts at On request and Kaltura at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, edX or Kaltura?
edX starts at On request and Kaltura at On request.
Does edX or Kaltura run on more platforms?
edX runs on Web, iOS, Android. Kaltura runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
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 Kaltura is typically brought in for.
What can edX do that Kaltura cannot?
edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Kaltura covers Video creation, Live streaming, Analytics, Interactive content. Both handle Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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